By Peter Uwumarogie Mrs Kate Usman, an eatery operator in Gombe State who trained 20 youths in Masa trade, has urged women and youths to embrace small businesses to become financially independent. She said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe on Tuesday. Masa,Continue Reading
Envoys at the 51st Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU), Permanent Representatives’ Committee (PRC), are focusing attention on continental peace and security concerns alongside ways of harnessing African water resources. The PRC session, which runs from Jan. 12 to Jan. 30, will review strategic reports regarding the implementation ofContinue Reading
By Aisha Cole Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has directed shipping companies, agents and terminal operators to suspend all reviews or increases in port charges to restore stability and ensure transparent stakeholder engagement. The directive was issued by the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the NSC, Dr Pius Akutah,Continue Reading
A News Analysis by Sylvester Thompson, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Public debate has intensified in recent months over the appointment of a substantive Director-General for the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA). The agency is Nigeria’s statutory body responsible for regulating modern biotechnology and ensuring compliance with international biosafety standards.Continue Reading
By Victor Okoye Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle and midfielder Alex Iwobi, say Nigeria remain confident in spite of a demanding travel schedule ahead of their AFCON semi-final clash with Morocco. The three-time African champions, last winners in 2013, will battle Morocco on Wednesday with a place in the AFCONContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) A familiar heavyweight rivalry will be renewed on Wednesday when Senegal take on Egypt in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The encounter, scheduled for 5 p.m. (Nigerian time) at the Grande Stade de Tangier, will be theContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Anglia International Services Ltd., a non-oil pre-shipment inspection company, has called for improved rail infrastructure to enable faster and cheaper movement of agricultural produce. Executive Director of the firm, Mr Stephen Dawodu, made the call during a virtual interview with newsmen in Lagos, while discussing the company’sContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye A group, Tinubu Media Force, has commended the Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, on his handling of ongoing federal infrastructure projects across the country. The group’s National Coordinator, Mr Gbenga Abiola, in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos, described Umahi’s supervisory prowess as unmatched. Abiola saidContinue Reading
By Edeki Igafe Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has unveiled construction of the ₦39.3 billion Otovwodo Flyover project in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. Speaking on Monday at the groundbreaking ceremony, the governor said that the project would bring to an end, the protracted traffic congestion at theContinue Reading
By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, on Monday inspected Section-3 of the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to national connectivity. Umahi described the road as a strategic corridor to boost trade, transport and economic integration between northern and southern Nigeria. “This highway will unlockContinue Reading
