By Maureen Okon France is strengthening its partnership with Africa to boost the continent’s economy and advance business growth, Mr Jean-Noel Barrot, French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, said. Barrot said this at the Africa Forward Inspire and Connect Business Summit holding from May 11 to May 12 inContinue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli The Katsina Children’s Parliament has intensified its campaign for girl-child education and child rights with an awareness drive at Government Girls Secondary School, Mashi, in Mashi LGA. The campaign was organised in collaboration with the Department of Girl Child Education and Child Development and Save the ChildrenContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has described China’s zero-tariff policy for African goods as a major opportunity for Nigeria’s exporters. Mr Agabaidu Jideani, the Director-General of the chamber, said this in Abuja while reacting to China’s decision to remove tariffs on goods from 53Continue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) and the Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy (FMACTCE) have commenced discussions on the development of major tourism infrastructure projects across Nigeria. A statement issued in Abuja by Ifeanyi Nwoko, Acting Head of Media and Publicity of ICRC, saidContinue Reading
By Dorcas Elusogbon The National President, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA), Mohammed Buari, says the association has disbursed more than N14.6million for 140 students’ scholarship. Buari made the disclosure at the 2026 Reunion Conference of UNIFEMGA, held at Oduduwa Hall of OAU, on Saturday, in Ile-Ife. HeContinue Reading
By Joy Obanya Mr Gautier Mignot, the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, says the 10th EU-Nigeria Business Forum will boost investment and create job opportunities for Nigerians. The envoy made this known at the 2026 EU Day celebration which was held on Saturday, in Abuja. The NewsContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mitimeth, has urged the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) to mentor coastal communities and young innovators on commercialising waste into sustainable businesses. Idachaba-Obaro made the call in Lagos while delivering a lecture at the 2026 OlutumbiContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo Nigeria recorded a 12 per cent reduction in road traffic crash fatalities in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, said this at the commemoration of the 2026 West African RoadContinue Reading
By Ibrahim Kado Rifkatu Solomon, one of the Chibok girls graduating from the American University of Nigeria (AUN), has praised the Federal Government for supporting their education. Solomon spoke on Friday in Yola during the graduation dinner and awards ceremony for the Class of 2026. The News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Oladele Eniola Fashion, music, and art took centre stage at the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) Cultural Night as celebrities showcased the continent’s cultural heritage. The colourful event, held on Friday night at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, had the theme: “HonouringContinue Reading
