By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe A delegation of around 40 Saudi Arabian companies kicked off Business-to-Business (B2B) meetings with Nigerian companies on Tuesday in Lagos, aiming to build partnerships and strengthen trade between the two countries. The event was organised by the Saudi Export Department, the Saudi trade mission to Nigeria.Continue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze Nigeria has taken a significant step toward becoming a leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the launch of a National AI Strategy, Dr Bosun Tijani, Minister, Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, says. Tijani made this known at the launch ofContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Victory High School (VHS) Ikeja Old Students’ Association, 1981 set, says quality education is crucial in alleviating poverty in Nigerian society. The group urged all tiers of government to boost the education sector by increasing annual funding and reviewing the curriculum regularly. Mr John Kayode, President ofContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Afriland Properties Plc has achieved a profit after tax of N2.6 billion in 2024, representing 51 per cent increase from N1.73 billion recorded in 2023. The company’s profit before tax also grew by 53 per cent to N3.70 billion from N2.4 billion posted in 2023. MrContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe The Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA) on Friday in Lagos graduated 8,000 individuals in various creative disciplines, including script writing, animation, light, and sound design. The ceremony, which is the academy’s third edition, was attended by students from TAFTA centres in Lagos, Ogun,Continue Reading
By Joy Akinsanya The Ogun State Government on Friday disclosed that Olumo Rock Tourist Centre will be closed temporarily from April 14 for renovation and facelift of the centre. Mr Sesan Fagbayi, the state’s Commissioner for Culture andContinue Reading
Ministry inaugurates anti-corruption unit for transparency, accountability By Vivian Emoni The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has inaugurated its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) to strengthen and enhance accountability and integrity within the public service. At the inauguration ceremony on Wednesday in Abuja, Amb.Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) has called for the support of government and private sector players in the building of its N3.5 billion national secretariat in Lagos. Mr Francis Olawale, Honorary Treasurer, ICSAN, made the call during a news conferenceContinue Reading
By Abiodun Abegunde Prisoners’ Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA), a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), on Thursday in Lagos, commenced a two-day training for officers of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCoS). The training with funding from the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC ) is with theContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government has expressed its commitment to repositioning the Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG) industry for sustainable growth. Sen. John Owan Enoh, Minister of State for Industry, said this at a Stakeholder’s Meeting on “Revitalising Nigeria’sContinue Reading
