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Simpler regulations needed for modern policy challenges – OECD

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has revealed that governments worldwide must embrace simpler, smarter, and more adaptive regulatory frameworks to meet the challenges of modern policymaking. OECD’s latest flagship report titled ‘Regulatory Policy Outlook 2025’ emphasised the urgent need for governments to rethink how they design, implement, and review regulations to align with...
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CBN backs ICSAN on N3bn national secretariat project

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria has received support from the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Federal Ministry of Finance for its ongoing N3bn national secretariat building project. The support was reaffirmed during a fundraising event for the project held in Abuja on Monday. A representative of the Governor of the...
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Gunmen Kidnap Nursing Mother, Baby In Delta

A nursing mother Marian Aganbi and her three-month-old baby Pedro have been reportedly abducted by gunmen in Eku in the Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State. This came two days after a gang abducted Mrs. Juliana Nze at the first entrance of DDPA Estate in Agbor. A family source said Marian and her...
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NiMet workers protest six-month salary arrears

Staff members at the Nigeria Meteorological Agency say seasonal climate prediction team members have been working without pay in the last six months, an experience they claim is the first in the agency’s history. Aggrieved workers who exclusively spoke with The PUNCH on Monday said workers have been impoverished under the current Director-General/Chief Executive Officer...
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Insecurity: PDP Calls For State Of Emergency In Ondo

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has asked Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to tackle insecurity ravaging parts of the state instead of paying attention to frivolities. Alternatively, the party asked President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency to prevent the incessant killing of farmers and kidnapping for ransom in – nocent citizens...
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Nigeria, Sweden partner to drive green, digital innovation

In a strategic move to fast-track Nigeria’s digital and green transformation, 21st Century Technologies has sealed a groundbreaking partnership with EPICENTRE Sweden, backed by Business Sweden and the Swedish Government. According to a statement, the alliance, focused on sustainable energy, artificial intelligence, and open innovation, aims to position Nigeria as a key player in the...
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LASPEC pays over N1.5bn to 742 Lagos retirees

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the disbursement of N1.53bn in accrued pension rights to 742 retirees of the state public service. This was revealed by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, during the 109th Batch Retirement Benefit Bond Certificate Presentation Ceremony, held at Alausa, Ikeja, recently. According to...
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Flood Warning: FG Pledges To Protect Lives, Infrastructure

The Federal Government has pledged to protect lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure nationwide by issuing timely, accurate, and actionable flood alerts and advisories. The Director of Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management at the Federal Ministry of Environment, Usman Bokani, stated this yesterday in his 2025 flood watch awareness and preparedness message. Last week, the government...
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Mikano Motors rewards Miss Nigeria with Changan car

Mikano Motors, a subsidiary of Mikano International Limited has rewarded the winner of the 45th Miss Nigeria, Doris Ogah, with Changan Eado Plus Luxury Sedan The official handover ceremony was held  in Lagos at the main office of the company. The event was witnessed by top officials of Mikano International and Mikano Motors, Chairperson of...
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