By Kingsley Okoye The China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC) says it is committed to promoting and strengthening bilateral and cultural ties between China and Nigeria through the “Dragon Boat Festival,” a cultural exchange programmme. CCCC communicated this in a document released by its Programme Manager, Jin Haibing and madeContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Across West Africa, access to reliable electricity remains one of the most significant barriers to economic growth, industrialisation and improved living standards. Although electricity access has improved across the ECOWAS region in recent years, vast disparities persist, especially in rural communities whereContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Amb. Abhishek Singh, has called for wider adoption of yoga as a tool for promoting wellness, mental well-being and healthy ageing. Singh made the call on Saturday during the celebration of the 12th International Day of Yoga organised by the IndianContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The ECOWAS Parliament has adopted a report with key resolutions and recommendations for the deployment of accelerated renewable energy initiatives to curb West Africa’s energy crisis and enhance rural development. The decision was taken by the parliament’s Joint Committee on Energy and Mines, Infrastructure, and Agriculture, EnvironmentContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) and the Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA) have appealed for urgent help for fellow citizens who are stranded in that country. This is contained in a statement issued by the community leaders in the country and made available to theContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang Russia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Borisenko Evgenievich, on Thursday received in audience Nigeria’s newly appointed Ambassador to Russia, Joseph Iji, in Moscow. Ms. Daria Senyushina, Communications Officer at the Russian Embassy in Nigeria, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. Senyushina said EvgenievichContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The ECOWAS Parliament has urged member states to allocate at least five per cent of their annual national budgets to renewable energy and rural development projects to tackle the region’s persistent electricity deficit. The call was made by Sen. Ali Ndume, Chairman of the ECOWAS Parliament CommitteeContinue Reading
By Damilola Charles The Honorary Consul of Colombia to Nigeria, Mrs Maricel Cantillo, has commended the collaboration between Nigerian artiste Bruno Boy and Colombian singer Shakira on the song Daidai, describing it as a reflection of the growing ties between Nigeria and Colombia. Cantillo spoke during Nigeria’s Annual Diplomatic CulturalContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, says the Federal Government will ensure that no Nigerian who has indicated interest to depart from South Africa is left behind. This is contained in a statement issued by Dr Magnus Eze, her Special Assistant on Communication and NewContinue Reading
By Chinasa Nwankwo A Nigerian community leader in South Africa has urged the Federal Government to engage Pretoria ahead of a June 30 deadline announced by anti-immigration groups. Ekos Akpokabayen, Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA), made the call in a statement. Akpokabayen expressed concernContinue Reading
