By George Ozalla The House of Representatives has approved the ₦140 billion budget proposal for the South East Development Commission (SEDC) following a defence of the proposal before the House Committee on the South East Development Commission in Abuja. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the commission, Mark Okoye, presented the strategic priorities, […]
By George Ozalla Nigeria’s creative industry has been called upon to harness the power of storytelling, music, film and digital media to shape the early years of the nation’s children. At a national gathering convened by the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation in partnership with Ogidi Studios and supported by the World […]
Special Feature Report By Chukwudi George Ozalla Nigeria’s National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) has steadily transformed the country’s scientific and technological landscape, establishing itself as a central hub for innovation under the leadership of Director-General Professor Abdullahi Mustapha. Since his appointment in 2020 and his subsequent reappointment for a second term, Prof. Mustapha has positioned […]
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is considering a proposal that would require telecommunications operators in the country to give subscribers a minimum of 14 days’ notice before deactivating their Subscriber Identity Module cards.The proposed measure is part of a wider regulatory effort by the commission to strengthen consumer protection and improve the […]
By Chukwudi George Ozalla The Anambra State Executive Council has approved three major programmes to mark the second term swearing-in of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo and his deputy, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, alongside several infrastructure and security-related projects across the state.The decisions were taken at the Council’s second meeting of 2026 held on March 2 at […]
By George Ozalla The lights dimmed inside Eko Hotels and Suites and a large portrait of the late nationalist filled the screen. Applause rose slowly, then swelled across the hall as organisers of the 20th edition of the Silverbird Man of the Year Awards announced a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award in honour of Edwin Kiagbodo […]
By George Ozalla Women leaders, activists, and stakeholders from across the Niger Delta convened in Yenagoa for a comprehensive summit on women’s political inclusion organised by the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) in partnership with civic groups and allies committed to closing the gender gap in governance. The event drew high-profile attendees including former First […]
By George Ozalla African Export-Import Bank has emerged as the leading Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner in the 2025 Bloomberg Africa Borrower Loans League Tables, reinforcing its growing dominance in the continent’s syndicated loan and structured finance market.In the latest rankings published by Bloomberg, Afreximbank clinched the number one position in both the Mandated Lead […]
By George Ozalla Federal lawmakers on Tuesday subjected top officials of key revenue‑generating agencies to rigorous questioning over persistent shortfalls in revenue collection, delays in remittances, and discrepancies in financial reporting. The session was convened by the House of Representatives Committee on Finance under the leadership of Representative James Abiodun Faleke, reflecting growing legislative concern […]
By George Ozalla Senator Godswill Akpabio has praised the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State for holding a peaceful and orderly state congress. The event took place today inside the main bowl of the Uyo Township Stadium, where new state officers were elected and sworn in entirely by consensus.Akpabio described the exercise as […]
