By Joan Odafe Nigerian entertainment and creative company, Chocolate City Group, has been spotlighted as one of the leading enterprises in Africa’s growing creative space in a report commissioned by Proparco and the European Union’s CreatiFI programme. The report, titled, ‘Success Stories in the Creative Industries in Africa and otherContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Nigeria and Vietnam have begun formal discussions to deepen trade and investment in the cashew sector, with a focus on boosting local processing and transforming its value chain. The National President of the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), Dr Ojo Ajanaku. said this in Abuja followingContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja Mr Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, says the Federal Government will launch an e-visa system and digital landing/exit cards to enhance national security. He disclosed this in Abuja when he received a delegation led by the Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. According toContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a Balance of Payments (BOP) surplus of 6.83 billion dollars for the 2024 financial year. According to Hakama Sidi-Ali, CBN’s Director, Corporate Communications Department, this marks a decisive turnaround from deficits of 3.34 billion dollars in 2023 and 3.32Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has directed all federal tertiary institutions that have been granted waivers to recruit staff to publicly advertise the available vacancies. The ministry’s Director of Press, Folasade Boriowo, made this known to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday. Alausa urged the institutionsContinue Reading
By Georgina Adegbie/Aderonke Ojo Nigeria Customs Volleyball Club secured a 3-0 victory over Club Ominisports Descartes of Cote d`Ivoire in the classification match at the ongoing 2025 Africa Women’s Volleyball Club Championship. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigeria Customs won all three sets of the gameContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Federal Government, UNESCO and other partners have committed towards supporting groundwater management for water security. The commitment came at a two-day validation and capacity building workshop organised by UNESCO. Groundwater is water that is found beneath the surface of the earth in conditions of 100 perContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson The Association of Private Polytechnics in Nigeria (APPN) says technical education is crucial to Nigeria’s industrialisation, as Polytechnics address labour market needs and provide diverse pathways for students. Dr Benjamin Achiatar, President of the association, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Polycarp Auta No fewer than 500 athletes from 50 universities across Nigeria are participating in the ongoing International University Sports Federation (FISU) in Jos. Prof. Ishaya Pam, the Chairman of Sports Committee, University of Jos, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Idris Olukoya Ms Surah Animashahun, Chairman, Epe Local Government, Lagos State, has begun the distribution of 200 first aid boxes to public primary schools in the community. Animashahun, who inaugurated the distribution on Thursday in Epe, said that the development was for the public schools’ students to have easyContinue Reading
