Women accountants in Kwara State have been urged to remain steadfast in upholding the values of integrity, truth, and accountability, despite societal pressures that may challenge their professional ethics. The newly inaugurated Chairperson of the Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria (SWAN), Ilorin Chapter, Hajia Bilkisu Lawal, gave the charge during her investiture ceremony as...
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The Leap of Faith: Trusting Your Muse in the Creative Void
By Emman Usman Shehu Every time a writer settles into their chair, fingers poised over the keyboard or pen hovering above the page, they are not merely beginning a task; they are initiating a profound act of faith. It’s a leap into what often feels like a creative void, an expanse where ideas may or...
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INUWA URGES BUSINESS OWNERS TO WELCOME AI AS INNOVATION PARTNER
Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has urged business executives to stop seeing artificial intelligence (AI) as a threat to human jobs and instead embrace it as a cooperative partner in fostering innovation and economic growth.Inuwa questioned the traditional view of AI as just an automation tool during...
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Dettol, WBFA Empower Kwara Students as Hygiene Ambassadors to Lead Health Campaigns in Schools
In a bid to promote hygiene and reduce disease transmission in schools, Dettol and its partner, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), have inducted 42 students from Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State as ambassadors of its Hygiene Quest programme. The induction, held in Ilorin, marked a significant milestone in efforts to instill a lifelong...
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NIGERIA CHAMPIONS SUSTAINABLE FINANCING AT AU EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AS UNION SEES STRONG IMPROVEMENTS IN MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS
The African Union has reported significant progress in member-states’ contributions to its 2025 Regular Budget, with Nigeria playing a key leadership role in championing sustainable financing. This was disclosed by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, at the 47th Ordinary Session of the AU Executive Council, held...
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CLARIFICATION ON FAILED JUNE 2025 SALARY PAYMENTS FOR SOME EMPLOYEES
The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) wishes to inform the general public, particularly Federal Government employees, that it is aware of the recent complaints regarding the non-receipt of June 2025 salaries by some personnel especially those whose accounts are domiciled with Zenith Bank Plc. Upon investigation, it was discovered that the...
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FGN ADVANCES ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY IN BRAZIL AT OGUN INVESTMENT FORUM SUMMIT
The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a significant step in advancing its economic diplomacy efforts in Brazil, as the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun participated in the Ogun State Investment Forum with the Brazilian Business Community. This engagement was part of a broader effort to promote...
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INTERIOR MINISTER TUNJI-OJO NAMED ‘MINISTER OF THE YEAR’ … as Group Hails Passport Reform, Justice Initiatives
The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has been honoured as “Minister of the Year” by the Boardroom Publications Ltd., the organisers of the Presidential Call for Advanced Nigeria (PCAN). The award recognises his outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s development through transformative reforms in the Ministry of Interior, particularly in immigration services, paramilitary welfare and...
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Tinubu Set to Deepen Nigeria-Caribbean Ties with State Visit to Saint Lucia and BRICS Summit in Brazil
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, June 28, 2025, for a diplomatic tour of Saint Lucia and Brazil as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s global partnerships, especially with the Caribbean and South American regions. The president’s first stop will be Saint Lucia, where he is expected to engage key leaders of...
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FG Urges Personnel, Skills Gap Audit of Civil Service
Paulina Ogar, Abuja. On Thursday, President Bola Tinubu issued an order to conduct an audit of the Federal Civil Service of the Federation’s workforce and skills gaps. Information about open positions and areas where the service lacks specific skills can be produced thanks to the skills gap. The President emphasized that the skills gap analysis...