By Rukayat Moisemhe, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) As the world marks International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8 each year, conversations around gender equality often focus on politics, technology, finance and corporate leadership. However, another critical and often overlooked frontier is manufacturing. In Nigeria, heavy industries such as steel,Continue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran ’Evi’, a star-studded Afrobeats drama, is set for premiere in cinemas across Nigeria on March 27. Bolaji Ajayi, promoter of the project, announced the release date in a statement on Tuesday. According to him, the original soundtrack album of the highly anticipated film has been released on majorContinue Reading
TEXEM, a UK based executive development organisation, is celebrating International Women’s Day with a strong call for greater investment in women’s leadership, describing it as a strategic imperative for stronger institutions, better governance and sustainable national development. In a statement, TEXEM said the growing influence of women across boardrooms, parliaments,Continue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Niger state government has revoked 20 undeveloped land allocations across the state between 2023 and 2025 in line with its commitment to strengthen land governance and end speculative holding. Alhaji Bello Ahmadu, Commissioner for Lands and Survey, disclosed this in Minna on Wednesday. Ahmadu was speakingContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger has inaugurated modern health facilities aimed at ending medical tourism and strengthening specialised healthcare delivery in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports in Minna on Monday that the facilities, located at the IBB Specialist Hospital, include newly constructed cabinContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya No fewer than 40,000 maize and soybean farmers in Niger, are expected to receive advanced farming techniques under a climate-smart agriculture project. Mr Isaac Eni, Project Coordinator of the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) disclosed this during a Training of Trainers for Extension Agents and selected Community-Based AdvisorsContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman A policy group, the Independent Media and Policy Initiatives (IMPI), says President Bola Tinubu has turn around Nigeria’s economy by deploying economic tools. The group said this in a statement issued by its Chairman, Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju. Akinsiju said that it was the best way to weanContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Bise Dazang Foundation, has congratulated Gen. Martin Luther Agwai on his conferment with the Grand Commander of the Order of Rokel (GCOR) by the President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio. The Trustee of the Bise Dazang Foundation, Nick Dazang, in a congratulatory message issued inContinue Reading
By Xinhua/NAN Iran’s state media on Sunday confirmed that its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint U.S.-Israeli attack on Saturday, prompting Iranian missile strikes on Israel and U.S. targets across the region. What happened in the past 24 hours, Why did the United States andContinue Reading
By Toba Ajayi The Federal Government has assured Kwara residents of its commitment to restoring peace and tackling insecurity across the state. The Senior Special Assistant on Community Engagement (North Central), Dr Abiodun Essiet, gave the assurance on Thursday in Omu-Aran during a stakeholders’ meeting. Essiet said PresidentContinue Reading
