The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been ranked among the top three best-performing Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government in the 2026 Public Service Reforms Performance Assessment conducted by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR). In the latest Public Service Reforms Performance Assessment, the Commission was ranked third overall, following a comprehensive evaluation across key reform indicators, including the Self-Assessment Tool (SAT), Freedom of Information (FOI) Compliance Score, Fiscal Transparency and Integrity Index, and official website performance metrics. In the ranking, the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) and Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) came first and…
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Jennifer Adighije, Managing Director of Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), has highlighted the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in enhancing operational efficiency, reliability, and power generation across the company’s electricity assets. Speaking during an engagement with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), Adighije said the deployment of advanced digital technologies is helping the company optimise plant performance, reduce equipment failures and improve electricity supply. She disclosed that NDPHC has adopted AI-powered predictive maintenance systems that enable engineers to detect potential equipment failures before they occur, allowing timely interventions that minimise downtime and maintenance costs.…
The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) has unveiled plans to raise a ₦5 billion endowment fund to develop young investment professionals and strengthen Nigeria’s capital market as part of efforts to position the country as a globally competitive investment destination. The initiative was announced by Dr. Fiona Ahimie, the newly inaugurated President of the Institute, who said the fund would provide financial support to talented young Nigerians seeking careers in the securities and investment industry but lacking the resources to obtain professional qualifications. Ahimie, who made history as the first female President of the Institute, said the endowment fund forms…
The Federal Government’s domestic borrowing surged by 75.6 per cent in the 12 months to May 2026, raising fresh concerns over the outlook for inflation, interest rates and the stability of the naira. Fresh data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) shows that credit to the Federal Government rose to ₦40.38 trillion in May 2026, up sharply from ₦22.99 trillion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. The figures also show that government borrowing increased by ₦779.7 billion between April and May 2026 alone, underscoring the pace at which the government is relying on the domestic financial system…
The Federal Government has banned commercial motorcycles (okada) and tricycles (keke Marwa) from operating on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as part of measures to protect the newly constructed road and improve safety for motorists. The directive, which takes effect this week, was announced by the Federal Ministry of Works in a statement issued by Olufemi Dare, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos. The ministry said the restriction forms part of a broader traffic management strategy aimed at preserving the multi-billion-naira highway and preventing activities that could compromise its lifespan and functionality. In addition to the ban on commercial motorcycles…
By Ishola N. Ayodele, fimc-CMC “It is not what you say but what the audience hear that matter” Ishola Ayodele In politically charged environments, audiences often hear what they want to hear rather than what is actually said. This phenomenon underscores my fundamental principle of strategic communication: the onus of understanding in communication does not rest on the audience, it is on the speaker. As Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, recently discovered, even well-intentioned remarks can ignite widespread backlash when stripped of context and amplified through digital echo chambers. The Background On June 26, 2026, Nigeria’s First Lady addressed…
The National Assembly has said the proposed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Trust Fund will transform the scheme from a platform for national service into a catalyst for entrepreneurship, innovation and wealth creation for young Nigerian graduates. Martin Esin, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Youth Development, stated this during an oversight visit by committee members to the NYSC Orientation Camp in Port Harcourt. Esin said the NYSC Trust Fund Bill, which has been passed by the National Assembly and is awaiting Presidential assent, represents one of the most significant reforms in the history of the scheme. According…
The FCT Tax Practitioners Association (FCTTPA) has expressed concern over persistent technical challenges affecting the newly introduced REV360 tax administration platform, warning that the problems are disrupting tax compliance and could undermine government revenue collection. In a statement signed by Ajakpomevi Uziewe, its Chairman, the association called on the Federal Government, the Ministry of Finance and the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) to urgently address the issues and extend the June 30 tax filing deadline to August 31, 2026. REV360 was recently introduced to replace the TaxPro Max platform as part of the government’s Tax Administration 3.0 reform agenda aimed at…
Chicken Republic, Nigeria’s leading quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand and a flagship brand of Food Concepts Plc, has unveiled an improved Smokey Jollof recipe nationwide as part of its strategy to enhance customer experience through continuous menu innovation and quality improvement. The upgraded recipe, now available at all Chicken Republic outlets across the country, is designed to deliver a richer, smokier flavour, greater consistency and an even more satisfying dining experience while preserving the signature taste that has made the meal a customer favourite. The launch reinforces the brand’s promise of serving meals that are “Cooked to Hit Different” and reflects…
The Federal Government has launched the National Poverty Intelligence Lab (NPIL), a new data-driven platform designed to transform how Nigeria understands, measures and responds to poverty. Dr. Bernard Doro, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, said the initiative will provide the intelligence needed to ensure anti-poverty policies deliver measurable and lasting results. Speaking at the unveiling of the NPIL during a three-day workshop in Abuja, Doro described the platform as a major reform that would strengthen evidence-based policymaking and improve coordination across poverty reduction programmes. The workshop, organised by the Ministry in collaboration with Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA),…