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FGSHLB and ICPC in Strategic Collaboration to Strengthen Loan Recovery Efforts.
Cyril Ogar
The Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board (FGSHLB) has announced a strategic partnership with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to enhance the recovery of outstanding housing loans and promote greater financial accountability.
In a statement signed on Friday by the Head, Information, and PRU, FGSHLB Obiechina Ngozi reveals that the collaboration, was initiated during a high-level meeting between both organizations today in Abuja, aims to ensure that public funds invested in staff housing loans are responsibly managed and promptly recovered in accordance with established guidelines.
This joint effort is expected to strengthen compliance, improve transparency, and safeguard the sustainability of the housing loan scheme for present and future beneficiaries.
Speaking at the meeting, the Executive Secretary, FGSHLB, Hajiya Salamatu Ladi Ahmed, reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to responsible loan management and the protection of government resources.
She reiterated that the partnership with ICPC marks a significant step towards ensuring that defaulters are held accountable, overdue repayments are recovered, and the integrity of the loan program is sustained.
In his response, the Director, Operations, ICPC, Mr. S. Yahaya commended the initiative, emphasizing that the Commission remains committed to supporting MDAs in implementing policies that curb financial misconduct.
He assured FGSHLB of the Commission’s readiness to deploy its enforcement, investigation, and preventive tools to ensure that the loan recovery exercise is fair, lawful, and effective.
Through this collaboration, both agencies will jointly take appropriate enforcement actions where necessary.
The FGSHLB encourages all loan beneficiaries to take advantage of the ongoing recovery window to regularize their accounts in order to avoid sanctions.
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NTDA: Naija Flavour Poised to Create Wealth, Empower SMEs, and Drive National Growth
Joel Ajayi
The Director General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), Olayiwola Awakan, has affirmed that the 2025 edition of Naija Flavour… Destination December will play a pivotal role in creating wealth, empowering local businesses, strengthening the creative economy, and accelerating national growth.
Scheduled for December 13, 2025, Naija Flavour will showcase a vibrant marketplace of culture, food, fashion, games, live theatre, and music. Designed as a platform for SMEs to increase visibility, attract customers, and build partnerships, the event aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic priorities under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Speaking at the launching in Abuja on Friday, the DG described Naija Flavour as a strategic cultural tourism initiative that channels Nigeria’s identity, creativity, and entrepreneurial energy into economic impact.
“Naija Flavour has been conceptualised to generate wealth, empower local businesses, strengthen our creative economy, and build a tourism experience that sustains itself and stimulates national growth,” Awakan said.
He noted that Nigeria’s globally recognised Detty December culture has become a magnet for visitors seeking the country’s music, food, nightlife, and cultural vibrancy. NTDA, he explained, saw an opportunity to transform this natural phenomenon into a structured tourism product.
“Nigeria is not just a country; we are a global vibe. So, we asked ourselves: how do we package that vibe into a tourism experience that drives jobs, revenue, and international attention? Naija Flavour is our answer,” he said.
To amplify cultural tourism, NTDA also unveiled a theatrical production titled Echoes of the Drums—a celebration of unity, ecotourism, folklore, and Nigeria’s ancestral heritage. Written by Ola Awakan and directed by Isioma Williams, the production will serve as a centrepiece for cultural storytelling.
Awakan expressed appreciation for institutional partners including The Monoliza Abuja, NIHOTOUR, the National Troupe of Nigeria, CBAAC, NFVCB, and GOTHAD.
He called on the media, corporate bodies, SMEs, and creative entrepreneurs to support the movement and seize the opportunities Naija Flavour will unlock.
“Let the flavours travel. Let the world know that Nigeria is shaping tourism with innovation, entertainment, and economic impact,” he said.
Encouraging Nigerians and global visitors to save the date, he added: “Naija Flavour is a celebration of our diversity, creativity, and innovation. Under the Renewed Hope Agenda, we will continue to build a tourism industry that generates income, sustains jobs, and promotes national pride. Let the drums speak. Let the flavours rise. Let Nigeria shine.”
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