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Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, has reiterated the commission’s commitment to collaborating to promote fairness, transparency and integrity in public sector recruitment processes. Aliyu made this known when he received the executive secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), […]
The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has launched Budeshi, a $4,000 grant for investigative journalism aimed at equipping journalists who intend to uncover interesting stories that have yet to be unearthed. The grant, which is open to all practicing journalists in functional media houses, will aide the beneficiaries in carrying out extensive research and […]
Kogi State governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has inaugurated a Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurial Centre at the State College of Education (COE), Ankpa, promising to address the college’s infrastructure deficit. The commissioning of the centre was part of the activities marking Dr. Paul Femi Fashagba’s 100th day in office as provost of the school. The […]
Civil Rights Group for All International has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja, to compel the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the chief financial officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum CompanyLtd (NNPCL), Mr Dapo Segun, for alleged financial fraud. The group, in a suit filed, yesterday, said the failure of the […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on the nation’s capital residents to manage their expectations, noting that it was unrealistic to expect a complete transformation of all sectors within two years. The minister made the assertion during his monthly media briefing in Abuja, where he addressed concerns about infrastructure, education, […]
Inadequately trained technicians and quality assurance professionals have been identified as likely impediments to supporting local production of renewable energy panels in Nigeria. A global consulting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers, in a report said that solar manufacturing is not just about equipment, but also about people, and therefore urged the government to partner with universities, polytechnics, and […]
The Nigerian Institute of Architecture (NIA) has said that for Nigeria to bridge its housing gap, the government and stakeholders must concentrate on grassroots implementation, with a focus on urban design quality, sustainability, and equitable access. President of the NIA Arc. Mobolaji A. Adeniyi said this in an interview with LEADERSHIP correspondent in Abuja, after […]
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), in its recently released Insurtech Guidelines, barred Insurtech firms from ineligible insurance businesses, such as oil and Gas Insurance, Marine and Aviation Insurance, Retirement Life Assurance, and insuring Government Assets and Liabilities for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The operational guidelines, issued by the regulator last Wednesday, took effect on […]
UAC of Nigeria (UACN) Plc has reported a revenue of N110.4 billion, reflecting robust consumer demand and sustained commercial momentum across its key operating segments. The company’s half-year (H1) results for the period ended June 30, 2025, reaffirmed its long-term growth strategy. The Group reported strong topline growth, with revenue rising by 33 per cent […]
Founder of Tomorrow’s Women Development Organisation (TWDO), Dr. Chinyere Ezenwokike, has launched a groundbreaking book titled “Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria: Enhancing Access to Finance, Effective Interventions and Addressing Key Challenges.” The publication is hailed as a significant contribution to the field of gender and development, focusing on dismantling the barriers that hinder women’s access […]