By Jacinta Nwachukwu Editorial staff members of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday celebrated a retired Director of Planning, Research and Statistics, Mr Kayode Olaitan, for his numerous contributions to the growth and development of the agency. Olaitan retired from the agency in February after attaining the mandatoryContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu An organisation committed to disability rights, Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), has appealed to government, security agencies and others to address challenges facing Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria. The centre made the appeal during an advocacy visit and presentation of Project on Awareness about CivicContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), Dr Umaru Kwairanga, says Nigeria’s economy has stabilised and is on a steady growth path. Kwairanga spoke at the Africa Capital Forum at Peninsula London, with the theme ‘From Stabilisation to Capital Mobilisation.’ “Nigeria’s economy has stabilised andContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Roberto Mengoni, the Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, says Nigeria ranks among the world’s most dynamic urban environments, driven by rapid city growth, innovation, and expanding opportunities in architecture and design sectors. He added that the country’s cities were also witnessing increased focus on sustainable urban development, creatingContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Ms Chika Orji, a Fellow of the African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Gender in Agrifood Systems Policy (GASP) Programme, has urged governments to establish community aggregation centres to empower women farmers. Orji made the call in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The National Coordinator of the Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL), Mahmud Hadejia, says plans are underway to introduce regional and continental competitions to expand beach soccer across Africa. Hadejia made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in an interview on Tuesday in Abuja. HeContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian stock market recorded a major milestone on Monday as the NGX All-Share Index crossed the 201,000-point mark for the first time. The benchmark index rose by 1.55 per cent to close at 201,474.89 points, up from 198,407.30 points recorded in the previous trading session. Similarly,Continue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged motorists and other road users to drive responsibly and obey traffic rules to reduce road crashes during the Sallah festive period. FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, gave the advice at a Sallah Mega Rally held at the SaniContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian capital market will transition to a T+1 settlement cycle from May 29, as part of efforts to enhance market efficiency and align with global standards. The transition will shorten the settlement period for trades, allowing transactions to be completed one business day after the tradeContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Nasarawa State University, Keffi and Prince Interior Vocational Institute have taken a significant step toward strengthening entrepreneurship and practical skills development among its students aimed at training professional furniture artisans. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU),Continue Reading
