…delegation visited the Office of the Head of the Civil Service to present operational challenges facing the ministry and seek guidance and intervention. He also praised Dr Kara for his open-door policy and commitment to ongoing civil service reforms in Taraba State. The Taraba State Civil Service Commission is currentl…
…Correctional Service. “No single agency can effectively tackle today’s complex security challenges. Our collaboration significantly improved operational effectiveness and contributed to the successes recorded,” he said. The outgoing GOC said the Division also deepened non-kinetic operations through sustained engagement…
…identified non-tariff barriers, fragmented regulations and high logistics costs as major challenges. She also listed cross-border payment difficulties, business mobility restrictions and regulatory uncertainty for digital firms as challenges that need to be addressed. The minister said Nigeria had gazetted its Provisio…
…Capital to do this on a larger scale, thereby creating more impact and addressing key challenges such as encouraging import substitution and increasing the capacity of local manufacturing companies. Overall, the activities of the Fund will continue to aid increased economic growth and development in Nigeria. "When we l…
…to evaluate the performance of departments and divisions, identify operational challenges and receive feedback from field offices to strengthen project implementation,” it stated. The group further applauded HYPPADEC for sustaining its annual flood preparedness campaign through early sensitisation programmes in flood-p…
…and the private sector to examine practical solutions to the country’s economic challenges.” He congratulated BusinessDay on its 25th anniversary and also commended the CBN for winning the Central Bank of the Year Award. “Achievements by Nigerian institutions deserved far greater recognition,” he noted. “As journalists…
…practitioners not to compromise professional standards despite the prevailing economic challenges. He explained that preeclampsia, a pregnancy-related condition characterised by high blood pressure and organ dysfunction, remains one of the leading causes of maternal and neonatal deaths globally, stressing that early de…
…Ahmed Alsukun, said African countries must work together to tackle shared digital challenges ahead of key continental and global telecommunications meetings. He said, “We believe that regional cooperation is essential if Africa is to build a strong, inclusive, and innovative digital economy. Working together, we can ex…
…them. The footage sparked widespread backlash and mockery amid Nigeria's economic challenges, with critics questioning the optics for a serving public official. Some also linked the controversy to Oshiomhole's comments on food prices at the time. Responding to the viral clip, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, through his media…
…Nigerians must be going through if someone with his level of popularity could face such challenges. "If they can do this to me, what about normal civilians?" he asked. Reacting to a comment about Nigeria's damaged international reputation, the content creator agreed, saying it was largely the actions of the masses that…
…young Nigerians to continuously upgrade their skills and develop solutions to societal challenges through technology and entrepreneurship. Meanwhile, Yiaga Africa called on youths to move beyond discussions and translate their energy into sustained civic participation before, during and after the 2027 elections. The or…
…General Williams Dangana, at the Government House, Jos. The governor said the security challenges confronting Plateau, the North-East, North-West and North-Central required a more decisive military response. He said, “My perspective on the security challenges in Nigeria is that our armed forces must see their duty not…
…Africa in the 1980s. He noted that Nigeria “continues to confront many of the structural challenges that SAP was intended to address—dependence on crude oil, weak industrialisation, unemployment, poverty, inequality, external vulnerability and fragile State institutions,” four decades after the reform began. Olukoshi o…
I will use you as an example- comedian Princewill challenges military officer he spotted ass@ulting a bus driver (video) Comedian, Princewill, early this morning, challenged a military officer he spotted ass@ulting a bus driver.In a trending video, Princewill accused the military officer of punching the bus driver. He…
…running mate, noting that changing the ticket could have created unnecessary political challenges for the APC. “Now it is our own decision, the party, of course, through the leader, to retain Kashim Shettima, and we are very happy that the ticket has not been tinkered with, so that we also, as a party, don’t have to st…
…centralised policing system was no longer sufficient to address emerging security challenges such as banditry, kidnapping, farmer-herder clashes and attacks on schools."A country as large and as varied as ours cannot be policed forever by one central Force run from the capital," he said, stressing the need for security…
…linked to rising cases of insecurity, mental health disorders, violence and other social challenges across the country. According to the WHO, the summit demonstrated Nigeria’s commitment to addressing the challenge through coordinated action while maintaining access to medicines needed for legitimate medical purposes.…
…to falling into poverty, highlighting the country’s deepening social and economic challenges, new World Bank documents obtained by The PUNCH have shown. The findings are contained in the World Bank’s newly approved Country Partnership Framework for Nigeria, covering 2026 to 2032, and its accompanying Streamlined Countr…
…platform to express themselves and be celebrated for their abilities, rather than their challenges. After being presented with her award, the winner, Sari Wonder, said: “I want to say thank you, United Nigeria Airlines. I don’t know what to say; all I can say is thank you very much.” The founder of the Vision Rehab Cen…
…Adeyemi said. She added that Badejo-Okusanya’s vision prioritised practical solutions to challenges facing lawyers while preserving the core values of the legal profession. “I have every confidence that Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN) will lead with wisdom, integrity, and an abiding commitment to the continued gr…
…themed “Three Years of the Tinubu Administration: Assessing Reforms, Progress and Challenges in Nigeria’s Education Sector,” brought together policymakers, education stakeholders and journalists to evaluate reforms and challenges in the education sector. Also speaking, the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba…
…replicated in every kidnapping case because each security operation presents different challenges.Ngoshe stated this on Wednesday, July 15, during an appearance on Channels Television's The Morning Brief while responding to questions over why similar rescue operations had not been recorded in states such as Borno, Plat…
…of complementing the Nigeria Police Force in addressing the country’s growing security challenges. “This bill builds on the significant work already done in this regard by the House of Representatives and incorporates additional safeguards to ensure that the creation of a dual policing structure to address our nation’s…
…trend to vaccine hesitancy, weakening political commitment and structural health system challenges. WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said vaccines remain one of the most effective public health interventions and urged governments not to allow preventable diseases to regain ground.“Every child, wheth…
…finance for small businesses, which remain central to economic activity but often face challenges accessing formal credit. The World Bank has previously identified limited access to affordable finance as a major constraint affecting Nigerian MSMEs, particularly women-led enterprises. The World Bank and Visa Foundation…