By Joshua Olomu Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed concern over growing poor reading culture among young Nigerians, saying the trend could erode the nation’s literary heritage. He stated this in his speech at the monthly ‘Reading/Writers Dialogue’ of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), FCT chapter, onContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Tinubu says his administration will support businesses in the financial technology sector which provide payment infrastructure services for Nigerians and Africans. The president said this when he received the leadership of Flutterwave and Alami Capital in Abuja on Saturday, Mr Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, said inContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Winners of the Goge Africa cultural dance competition were awarded a cash prize of N600,000 on Friday, in recognition of their exceptional talent and captivating performance. The cultural dance competition was held during Goge Africa Festival in October 2024, an event thatContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government has partnered with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) to enhance the global competitiveness of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Dr Jumoke Oduwole, the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, made this announcement during a Strategic Capacity-building Programme for Nigerian SMEs, organised inContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that Nigeria’s national anthem is an “instruction manual of patriotism” for every Nigerian because of the values contained in it. Shettima stated this at the unveiling of a book titled, “In Brotherhood We Stand; The Nigerian National Anthem Beyond Melody”,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) says it is ready to work with the National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP) to strengthen performers’ rights protection under the Copyright Laws. Dr John Asein, Director-General of NCC, said this on Wednesday in LagosContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Lagos State Government has partnered Kelv Consult and Classbox Educational Hub Ltd. to boost the use of digital tools for teaching and learning in public schools. According to a statement by Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Mr KayodeContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has urged faith-based organisations to educate their congregations on ways to eradicate human trafficking in the country. The Director-General of NAPTIP, Hajia Binta Adamu-Bello, made the plea at the fourth annual Interfaith Conference organised byContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Ltd., on Thursday, praised former Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, for implementing policies that liberated the private sector during his regime. Dangote said this during the unveiling of the book, “A Journey in Service,” theContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu on Thursday assented to two bills establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji, Osun, and the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti. The President said these specialised institutions would address the educational needs of the populace whileContinue Reading
