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The management of Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has vowed to prioritise staff welfare and operations, stressing on its commitment to motivate and empower women in the rail sector.  The management of NRC led by its Managing Director, Dr Kayode Opeifa held a brief district meeting with The National Union of Railway Workers, Western District Council, Ibadan.  Opeifa  in a tweet…

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) on Wednesday evaluated its 2024 performance scorecard and actionable steps to advance President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda.  The National Commissioner/CEO of the NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, led a team from the Commission to a briefing with members of the Ministerial Delivery Task Team, headed by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday revealed that the total credit to the private sector in Nigeria declined to N73.7trillion in February 2025, marking a consecutive monthly drop in lending to businesses and individuals. The latest figures from the apex bank show a downward trend in credit extension, with private sector loans decreasing from N74.92 trillion in January…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) rounds off the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrations in grand style. The Deputy Governor, Corporate Services at the CBN, Emem Usoro at the event said, “Refuse to play into stereotypes! Desist from making excuses because you are a woman. Be bold, be strong, and always seek to make a meaningful impact!”

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted Air Algerie, Algeria’s national airline, a Foreign Carrier Operating Permit (FCOP), paving the way for improved air connectivity between Nigeria and Algeria. The permit was presented during a meeting between NCAA Director-General Chris Najomo and Hocine Mezoued, the Algerian ambassador to Nigeria. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the aviation sector.…

The Federal Government on Tuesday said it has endorsed the creation of the Lagos International Financial Centre (IFC), a strategic move aimed at positioning Nigeria as a top-tier global financial hub. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Mr Wale Edun, underscored the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to macroeconomic stability and investment mobilisation.  The Director, Information and…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals pon Tuesday said it has extended its revenue to far beyond Africa and the Middle East, as the United States imports over two million barrels of jet fuel from the world’s largest single-train refinery in March 2025.  According to data from ship-tracking service Kpler, six vessels carrying around 1.7 million barrels of jet fuel from…

Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) has reinforced its commitment to youth empowerment and socioeconomic growth through a strategic partnership with The Athletics School Games (TASG), an annual sporting event bringing together young athletes from private schools in Lagos.  The initiative aligns with NGX Group’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) focus on community development, underscoring the Group’s belief in nurturing well-rounded future…

As part of its commitment to investor education and financial inclusion, the Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria (SEC) has expressed its readiness to equip children and young Nigerians with relevant knowledge to enable them make informed financial decisions. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the Commission outlined various activities undertaken to commemorate the 2025 Global Money Week (GMW).…

  …Kano, Lagos, seven States get thousands of bags of rice, more to follow The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has delivered hundreds of thousands of bags of rice to several states including Kano, Bauchi, Nasarawa, Niger, Lagos, Abuja, Katsina, Borno and Gombe States, as part of its ongoing 2025 Food Intervention Programme. More States are to receive their deliveries this week,…