Author: Mujeedat

FirstBank is making its people the heart of its growth strategy, rolling out a suite of initiatives that are turning ordinary employees into future leaders of the Nigerian banking industry. The Bank is moving beyond the traditional idea of employment as a nine‑to‑five job, consciously creating a culture where every staff member is seen as a potential leader in the making. At the centre of this drive is the Conversion Programme, which allows eligible non‑core employees who have served for at least one year to transition into permanent roles. The initiative is designed to reward hard work and commitment…

The 2026 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Literature has moved into the adjudication phase after NLNG formally handed over 223 entries to the Advisory Board and panel of judges in Lagos. The submission tally reflects robust participation, especially in the poetry category, remaining broadly in line with recent cycles and underscoring sustained interest in the Prize as a key pillar of Nigeria’s literary ecosystem. Speaking at the press conference, the General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, NLNG, Dr. Sophia Horsfall, represented by Abdul Umar, Manager, Government Relations, NLNG, described the handover as the start of a rigorous…

The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman‑Ibrahim, has called for the deliberate inclusion of women in strategic sectors, particularly oil and gas, as a core driver of national development. Speaking at the 3rd Edition of the PENGASSAN Women Annual Convention 2026 in Abuja, she positioned gender‑responsive policies as a national growth imperative, not just a social aspiration. The Minister told leaders of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), industry executives, and development partners that “when women rise with purpose, industries evolve; and when women unite with vision, nations are transformed.”…

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has intensified efforts to advance energy‑efficiency standards in the country, unveiling plans to introduce Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for electric motors. The Agency, in collaboration with the Sustainable Research and Action for Environmental Development (SRADeV) and with technical support from CLASP, held an inception and validation workshop on the new motor standards on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, in Lagos. Representing SON Director‑General Dr Ifeanyi Okeke, the Head of the Standards Department, Mr. Yunusa Mohammed, reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to improving energy efficiency through stricter standards for industrial equipment. He explained that the workshop…

The Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam, has commended the ongoing nationwide recruitment exercise for the Nigeria Police Force, describing its conduct as orderly, transparent, and well‑managed across the country. He made the statement after receiving field feedback from officers supervising the process, calling the recruitment more than a routine manpower exercise and a critical step toward rebuilding public trust and strengthening the Force’s operational capacity. Gaidam urged all applicants to remain law‑abiding, disciplined, and patient throughout the screening stages, stressing that integrity and respect for due process are as important as physical fitness and academic qualifications. “This is…

The Comptroller‑General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has been conferred with a Fellowship Award by the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), in recognition of his professional achievements and contributions to national development. The conferment took place on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, during a special convocation ceremony held at the institute in Lagos. Accepting the award, Adeniyi described it as both personally significant and institutionally symbolic, linking it to values he imbibed at NIJ. “This institution planted in me a set of values that I did not fully understand at the time, but have lived by ever since: professionalism as a…

The Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) has announced that its second‑quarter conference will hold on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos. Scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m., the event will run under the theme, “Attaining Port Efficiency in the Face of Emerging Technology.” The conference aims to bring together key stakeholders from the public and private sectors for robust dialogue on improving port operations and unlocking Nigeria’s maritime and economic potential. It will serve as a platform to examine how emerging technologies are reshaping seaport efficiency, encourage knowledge exchange, and deepen collaboration across the industry.…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has introduced a new regulatory framework designed to improve transparency and operational efficiency in the country’s power sector by tightening the monitoring of transmission losses and strengthening the rules governing mini‑grids. The Commission issued **Order No. NERC/2026/026**, which sets out a formal mechanism for measuring and reporting regional Transmission Loss Factors (TLF) across the transmission network operated by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). Transmission Loss Factor measures the percentage of electricity generated that is lost as it moves through the grid due to technical factors such as resistance, heat, and system inefficiencies.…

Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has approved the appointment of Dr. Usman Abba Arabi as Chairman of the newly established Gombe State Electricity Regulatory Commission (GOSERC), alongside five other commissioners. The appointments, which took effect from 21 January 2026, were earlier forwarded to the Gombe State House of Assembly and have since been confirmed in line with the law establishing the commission. Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibrahim Njodi, said the formation of the GOSERC leadership team reflects the Governor’s commitment to building a transparent, efficient, and investor‑friendly electricity market in Gombe. The commission’s mandate is to…

Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc has cemented its position as a key player in Nigeria’s aviation sector by serving as the sole ground handling service provider during the commissioning of the newly built Gateway International Airport in Iperu, Ogun State, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The formal opening of the airport marks a major step in expanding Nigeria’s air infrastructure and positioning Ogun State as a strategic hub for both passenger and cargo operations. As the exclusive ground handler, SAHCO is responsible for ramp handling, passenger facilitation, cargo operations, and overall flight support at the airport. The appointment…