The Federal Government has called on African countries to adopt a risk-based approach in implementing the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) Recommendation 8, warning that excessive regulation of non-profit organisations could weaken humanitarian efforts without effectively tackling terrorism financing. The appeal was made during the 3rd Africa High-Level Civil Society Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism Conference held in Abuja. The conference brought together government officials, anti-money laundering experts, […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima has launched the $500 million Niger Delta Agricultural Investment Fund, describing it as a major initiative to strengthen food security, attract private investment and reposition agriculture as a key driver of Nigeria's economy. The fund was unveiled during the Niger Delta Agricultural Development and Investment Summit held in Abuja and jointly organised by the Office of the Vice President and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). […]

The Federal Government has approved ₦3.6 billion to support tailors under the Industrial Training Fund's (ITF) Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) Programme as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria's informal sector, create jobs and develop globally competitive artisans. The Director-General of the ITF, Afiz Ogun, disclosed this in Abuja during the nationwide screening of applicants for the 2026 edition of the programme. According to him, the funding will be used to […]

The Federal Government has concluded the evacuation of Nigerians affected by recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with the arrival of the final government-sponsored flight carrying 308 returnees. The aircraft landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Wednesday morning, bringing home the last batch of evacuees alongside three Nigerian government officials who coordinated the exercise. Airport officials received the returnees, which included women, children and entire families, […]