Reps pass harmonised Electoral Act

By Ikenna Osuoha The House of Representatives amid rowdy sessions on Tuesday, passed the Electoral Act 2026. The Spokesperson of the House, Rep. Akin Rotimi, made this known in a news conference in Abuja. Rotimi, who described the passage as historic, said that it had nothing to do with politicalContinue Reading

Nigeria must embrace synthetic intelligence to stay competitive, says Akano

By Stellamaris Ashinze Mr Tim Akano, Chief Executive Officer of New Horizons Nigeria, says the country must urgently embrace emerging technologies to remain competitive globally. Akano told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos that technology has historically determined global dominance. “In the last 1,000 years, everyContinue Reading

Consultant advocates stronger Nigeria-Belgium business forum for Nigeria’s economic growth

By Fortune Abang Senior International Trade Consultant Collins Nweke has called on the Federal Government to strengthen cooperation with the Nigeria Belgium Luxembourg Business Forum (NBLBF) for Nigeria’s economic growth. Nweke, the author of the soon-to-be-launched book, “Economic Diplomacy of the Diaspora”, disclosed this in a telephone interview with the NewsContinue Reading

Books are powerful tools for intellectual growth, says Lai Mohammed

By Uche Bibilari Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says books are powerful tools to enlighten minds, sharpen critical thinking and deepen understanding of national dialogue. Mohammed said this during the donation of copies of his book titled: “Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Define an Administration”Continue Reading

Insecurity: Fulani community leader urges Kwara govt to engage members as forest guards

By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Sarkin Fulani of Kwara, Alhaji Abdullahi Mahmud, has appealed to the Kwara Government to formally engage local Fulani youths as vigilantes and forest guards to help combat insecurity in the state. Mahmud made the appeal on Monday in Ilorin during a news conference organised on theContinue Reading

Strengthening AU frameworks to deepen cooperation among member states

By Fortune Abang, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) At a time when Africa is confronting complex development, governance and security challenges, Ministers of Foreign Affairs from across the African Union (AU) have called for renewed commitment to strengthening the organisation’s institutional frameworks. They emphasised that a more sustainable, united andContinue Reading