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Enough of the Strikes! Tinubu directs immediate release of funds allocated to sports

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026Ayo Olowo1 Comment

President Bola Tinubu has issued a strict directive to end the recurring embarrassment of unpaid allowances for Nigerian athletes, ordering the immediate release of sports funds starting from the 2026 fiscal year. In a statement released on Friday, the President mandated the Ministries of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, and the Budget Office of the Federation to ensure “adequate provisions” are made for Nigeria’s participation […]

U.S. commits $5.1 billion to fight against HIV/AIDs in Nigeria

July 6, 2018July 6, 2018Ekene Onyeama

The United States says it has committed more than $5.1 billion to the fight against HIV/AIDS in Nigeria through its President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The U.S. Charge d’ Affaires, David Young, said this on Thursday in Abuja at the opening of a photo exhibition to commemorate PEPFAR’s 15th Anniversary in Nigeria. “Since […]

Senate set to probe ex-JAMB, NECO registrars over low remittances

January 31, 2018Ayo Olowo

The Senate at the plenary on Wednesday resolved to investigate former registrars of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board over low remittances during their administration of the board. The probe will also be extended to the National Examinations Council and the West African Examination Council. WAEC is an international examination body for the West African […]

FG takes possession of accounts without BVN

October 22, 2017Ayo Olowo

Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted a request by Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, for a temporary forfeiture of all funds held in bank accounts not linked to Bank Verification Numbers, BVN. Also to be forfeited are funds in accounts whose ownership could not be identified. The […]

7 sources of grants and loans for Nigerian entrepreneurs in 2017

January 31, 2017January 31, 2017Ayo Olowo

Opinions still largely differ on the issue of finance being biggest problem facing Nigerian entrepreneurs, but many many experts generally agree that it is one of the greatest challenges. Here are some of the easy-to-get funds available in the country this year. Criteria The general criterion for accessing these funds is the capacity to present […]