By Mark Longyen A Joint Committee of the ECOWAS Parliament led by Nigeria’s House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu is holding an oversight meeting in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The five-day event comprises some of the parliament’s standing committees; Administration, Finance, Budget, Public Accounts, MacroeconomicContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, says pandemics transform the world and that of COVID-19 is already underway. Pate said this on Thursday in Abuja at the launch of a book titled “An Imperfect Storm”. The book was written by DrContinue Reading
The imperative for an indigenous credit rating agency in Africa By Lucy Ogalue, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In the ever-evolving landscape of global finance, Africa stands at a crucial juncture with its burgeoning economies, industries, and a young, dynamic workforce. The continent holds immense potential, yet, in spiteContinue Reading
Support By Joshua Olomu The Companion, an association of Muslim men in business and other professions, has solicited the support of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) for the coverage of its conference on Aug. 10 in Abuja. Mr Taofeek Owoseni, Amir of the Abuja district of the association, madeContinue Reading
By Olawale Alabi Team Nigeria’s 4×100 metres relay teams on Thursday in Paris recorded season best times in their respective races but still failed to advance at the 2024 Olympic Games. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that both teams failed to qualify for the next round in theirContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Nigerians in London and other parts of the world have been advised to acquire homes and properties in Abuja, their country’s capital, to safeguard their future financial investments. This is part of efforts by the President Bola Tinubu administration to strengthen the housing sector ofContinue Reading
Embargo By Ehigimetor Igbaugba Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has lifted the 25-year embargo on employment into the State civil service. Dr Erasmus Ekpang, Commissioner for Information, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar on Wednesday. While noting thatContinue Reading
By Peter Amine The coalition that led the nationwide protest in Jos has suspended its street protests for two days to give room for dialogue with relevant stakeholders. The coalition spokesperson, Mr Enoch Vilret, who announced the suspension while briefing newsmen on Sunday in Jos, said that the suspension wasContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has urged the #Endbadgovernance protesters to sheath their swords and embrace dialogue. Mr Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, Director-General/Chief Executive of NECA made the appeal in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, following a national address by President Bola Tinubu. Oyerinde condemned the unfortunateContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli The Enugu State Government has approved N183 billion for the construction of additional 141 roads across Enugu metropolis and 20 rural roads in the three Senatorial Districts. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, disclosed this while briefing newsmen at the end of theContinue Reading
