By Maureen Okon Ukraine is seeking to deepen economic, trade and security relations with Nigeria and other African countries as its economy continues to show resilience amid the war with Russia. The Ambassador of Ukraine to Nigeria, Mr Ivan Kholostenko, said this in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) has backed the First World Soccer Legends War Against Cancer Charity Football Match Nigeria 2026. The initiative seeks to raise awareness about cancer prevention, early detection and treatment through football and humanitarian action. The News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Daniel Obaje President Bola Tinubu has urged Daily Times to preserve Nigeria’s history and use its century-long legacy to contribute to the development of the country’s future. Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, said this on Thursday in Abuja atContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has asserted that farmers in the South-West region of Nigeria are not earning enough money from agriculture. Ladoja stated this during a courtesy visit by executives and members of the South-West Commodity Farmers Organisation (SWCFO) to his palace on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye The Minister of Environment, Malam Abubakar Lawal, says there is a need for environmentally friendly and sustainable investment in Nigeria’s critical minerals sector. Lawal made this submission in Abuja at a stakeholders conference on green industrialisation. The conference was organised by the Africa Policy Research Institute (APRI)Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) says 42 kilometres of farm access roads have been rehabilitated under the Additional Financing (AF) phase of the LIFE-ND project. Mrs Dede Ekoue, IFAD Country Director, disclosed this at the inception workshop of the 6th Federal Government, Niger Delta DevelopmentContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye The Executive Director, Africa Policy Research Institute (APRI), Dr Olumide Abimbola, says Nigeria must move beyond exporting raw minerals to build industries and jobs in critical solid minerals investments. Abimbola stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at the opening of a High-Level Stakeholders Conference on “Advancing Nigeria’sContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The German Government has ordered the closure of Russia’s Consulate General in Bonn from Sept. 18 following an alleged Russian “hybrid attack” in Leipzig. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul announced the measure alongside Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by Felix Haala, HeadContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN) is partnering the Liberia Maritime Authority and the Liberia Maritime Training Institute to grow Africa’s maritime economy and education. Mr Tornorlah Varpilah, the Board Chairman, Liberian Maritime Authority, stated this at a reciprocal visit to MAN in Oron on Tuesday. VarpilahContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nigerian Fuji musician, Adewale Ayuba, says he will release his new five-track album, “Arise”, on Sept. 19. Ayuba disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. According to Ayuba, the project marks the beginning of a new chapter in his musicalContinue Reading
