By Rukayat Moisemhe The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the Federal Government to develop a comprehensive industrial strategy to attract mineral exploration investments and accelerate new mineral discoveries. LCCI President, Mr Gabriel Idahosa, made the call at the chamber’s state-of-the-economy quarterly news conference heldContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike The Lagos State Government said it recorded N918 million sales within 40 market days of its premier food hub at the Mushin area. The state Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms Abisola Olusanya, disclosed this at a news conference on Wednesday. The News Agency ofContinue Reading
U.S. President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House said in a statement on Thursday. Biden is “vaccinated and boosted and he is experiencing mild symptoms,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement. According to the statement, the positive test came followingContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa Supporters have gathered to cheer on Fola David, a Nigerian doctor and visual artist, as he embarks to break the Guinness World Records (GWR) for the Largest Drawing by an Individual. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the record-breaking attempt is currently underway at OnikanContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs Didi Walson-Jack as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, with effect from Aug. 14. The President, in a statement by his spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, on Wednesday, said Walson-Jack was appointed asContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola A global humanitarian organisation, Mercy Corps, has empowered young boys and girls with opportunities to connect with potential employers, enhance their professional skills, and explore diverse career paths. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mercy Corps achieved this through its Girls Improving Resilience Through LivelihoodContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku The United States government has expressed willingness to invest more in Nigeria’s tech and education sector for mutual development of both countries. U.S. Consul-General to Nigeria, Will Stevens, said this during a visit of President Biden’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement Team (PAC-ADE) to Vibranuim ValleyContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The National Troupe of Nigeria (NTN) on Tuesday engaged no fewer than 51 artistes and members of staff in capacity building to improve productivity and standard of theatrical performance in the country. Hajia Kaltume Bulama-Gana, Artistic Director of NTN, during the opening ceremony of theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi /Jide Awoyinfa Popular reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, is back for season nine as the winner for this year’s edition will walk away with a grand prize of N100 million and a new SUV. Busola Tejumola, Executive Head, Content and West Africa Channels, MultiChoice, disclosed atContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Nigerian media practitioners have been urged to avoid overworking themselves and prioritise self-care and manage mental healthcare. Mrs Kofoworola Belo-Osagie, a Development Journalist, gave the advice on Tuesday in Ilorin during a Media Personnel Advocacy Roundtable. The programme was organised by the Wole Soyinka Centre for InvestigativeContinue Reading
