By Martha Agas The Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) says only a strong financing framework can unlock Nigeria’s vast mineral wealth and drive its national development. SMDF`s Executive Director, Hajiya Fatima Shinkafi, stated this at a workshop themed ‘Building a Sustainable Finance Framework for Nigeria’, on Tuesday in Abuja. TheContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo Kogi on Tuesday formally unveiled the Ajaokuta Economic City projected to attract between $2-$5 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows to Nigeria in seven years. Speaking at the ceremony in Abuja, Gov. Ahmed Ododo said the unveiling represented a monumental milestone in the economic evolution ofContinue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) has called on the concerned authority to take decisive action to end digital violence against women/girls in Katsina, and across Nigeria. The forum made the call through its Coordinator in Katsina, Dr Binta Ado-Ali, in marking the 2025 16 DaysContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Stakeholders have called on the media to amplify advocacy for regular voluntary blood donation, aiming to address Nigeria’s critical blood supply shortage and save the lives of mothers, children, and emergency patients. The appeal was made during the National Media Stakeholders Meeting, held as part of theContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has urged government and relevant stakeholders to support its Smart Alternate Irrigation and Drying (SAID) Project, aimed at enhancing digital rice production. The Vice Chancellor of UNN, Prof. Simon Ortuanya, made the call at a two-day workshop of the AgriDI-UNN DigitalContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Nigeria’s Yellow has recorded a fifth consecutive win at the second West African Trophy tournament in Abuja after beating Zambia by 23 runs. The game played at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium on Monday, saw Zambia win the toss and asked Nigeria to bat. In the firstContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has praised security agencies for securing the release of 100 students abducted from Papiri Catholic School in Niger State. Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, announced this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. Tinubu welcomed the return of the studentsContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Some selected media executives and journalists have been awarded for amplifying public awareness and encouraging citizens to embrace regular blood donation as a national civic duty to save lives. The recipients were recognised at a media meeting themed: “From Headlines to Lifelines: Media Advocacy for Voluntary BloodContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Small-Scale Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria (SWOFON) has pledged its commitment to strengthening community support systems against gender-based violence. It said it was also committed to promoting gender-inclusive agricultural policies and ensure that every woman farmer was protected and empowered. The organisation gave the assurance at aContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says Nigeria must establish a permanent budget line for vaccines at federal, state and local government levels to ensure predictable and sustainable financing for immunisation. The Special Adviser to the President on Health, Dr Salma Anas-Kolo, made the call on Monday in Abuja atContinue Reading
