Former NASS presiding officers express support for Tinubu’s administration

By Salif Atojoko Former presiding officers of the National Assembly on Friday expressed full support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration and its efforts to address Nigeria’s pressing challenges.  The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the former lawmakers, under the aegis of the Forum of Former Presiding Officers ofContinue Reading

Stakeholders advocate increased investments in creative industry

  By Rukayat Moisemhe Stakeholders have called for increased investments in skills development, infrastructure and creative enterprises for Nigeria to fully harness the potential of its creative economy. The stakeholders made the call at the American Business Council (ABC) Creative Investment Forum with the theme: “Innovation Meets Imagination”. The eventContinue Reading

Edo Governorship: Tinubu sues for peace, civility

By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has called on all stakeholders in the upcoming Edo governorship elections to conduct themselves peacefully and sportingly. The President implores the governorship candidates, political parties, and supporters to respect the democratic process and the people’s will, in the election scheduled for Sept. 21.  InContinue Reading

Farmer-herder clashes: Jega-led committee recommends open grazing, ranching

By Salif Atojoko The Presidential Committee on Implementation of Livestock Reforms, proposed that a combination of ranching and open grazing could be the most viable solution to the farmer-herder crisis in Nigeria. The Chairman of the committee, Prof. Attahiru Jega, made this known on Thursday, after the 23-member committee submittedContinue Reading

Researchers commend NIMR Foundation for enhancing research capacity

  By Kemi Akintokun Some participants at the ongoing fourth Biannual Mentorship and Grantsmanship programme organised by the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) Foundation have lauded the organisers for enhancing research capacity in the country. The participants spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos.Continue Reading

Tinubu restates commitment to attracting FDIs

  By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to creating a robust financial system and a business-friendly economy that would attract more foreign direct investments. The President made the commitment on Thursday in Abuja, as the Coca-Cola Company announced plans to accelerate its investments in NigeriaContinue Reading