Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that a portion of the commission’s recovered funds was allocated to national development programmes, including the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NEL FUND) and the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP). Speaking in a recent interview, Olukoyede said the EFCC recovered several hundred billions […]
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather alert forecasting thunderstorms and widespread rainfall across several parts of the country from Sunday through Tuesday. In a statement released on Saturday in Abuja, NiMet predicted early morning thunderstorms for parts of Taraba and Adamawa, with rainfall extending later in the day to areas including Katsina, […]
By Harriet Ijeomah June 6, 2025 Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri, joined the global community on Wednesday, June 5, to commemorate the 2025 World Environment Day with a public forum themed “Ending Plastic Pollution Globally.” The university community, led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. U.U. Chukwumaeze (SAN), came together with scholars, students, environmental advocates, and professionals […]
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has inaugurated a joint inter-agency committee to develop a digital traceability portal aimed at combating counterfeit products and enhancing supply chain transparency in Nigeria. The initiative will assign unique QR codes to products, allowing consumers, retailers, manufacturers, and regulators to verify authenticity and track product origin. Speaking […]
By: Harriet Ijeomah Owerri, Imo State – April 29, 2025Months after launching a historic journey toward climate legislation, Imo State witnessed yet another major milestone today as the civil society organization Space for Change officially unveiled a policy brief titled “Advancing Inclusive Climate Governance in Imo State, Nigeria: Transforming Challenges Into Opportunities”. The presentation event, […]
By: Harriet Ijeomah In a bold call for systemic change, Dr. Chima Matthew Amadi, founder of the Jude and Juliana Foundation, emphasized the urgent need to tackle unemployment from its roots by addressing the psychological and socio-economic triggers driving youth restiveness in Nigeria. Dr. Amadi made this passionate appeal during his keynote address at the […]
In a major drive to fight youth unemployment and societal decay in Nigeria, the Prof. Uzoma Foundation for Justice and Equity (PUFJE) empowered 1,000 young people across Imo State during its 4th Annual Public Lecture and Founder’s Birthday Celebration. The event, themed “Youth Development and Nation Building,” was held on April 26, 2025, and attracted […]
By: Faith Akumegbulem In a bold move to combat the growing threat of misinformation and disinformation, the Imo State Government, in collaboration with Africa Check, organized a seminar titled “Intergenerational Dialogue: Amplifying Youth Voices and Accelerating Action Against Misinformation and Disinformation.” The event brought together key stakeholders, including legal experts, media professionals, and public […]
Max Air is set to resume domestic flight operations following approval from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), ending a 90-day suspension imposed over safety concerns. In a statement released on Monday, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, confirmed that the airline successfully completed an economic and safety audit, paving the […]
Nigeria’s annual inflation rate eased to 23.18 percent in February from 24.48 percent in January 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This represents a decrease of 1.30 percent compared to the previous month. On a year-on-year basis, the inflation rate was 8.52 percent lower than the 31.70 percent recorded in February 2024. […]
