China, Nigeria to foster peace through cultural entertainment

By Sarafina Christopher China and Nigeria have stressed the need to foster peace through cultural and entertainment initiatives. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two countries made the call in Abuja at the 5th National Entertainment and Peace Summit, with the theme, “Cultivating A Culture of Peace”.Continue Reading

Commission seals agreement on .5bn Bakassi Deep Seaport project

By Okeoghene Akubuike Dr Jobson Ewalefoh, the Director-General of Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has said that the construction of the 3.5 billion dollar Bakassi Deep Seaport would soon begin. This is contained in a statement issued by Ifeanyi Nwoko, ICRC’s Acting Head of Media and Publicity in Abuja onContinue Reading

FG signs MOU with Russian firm to complete Ajaokuta steel coy

By Martha Agas The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Russian firm, Tyazhpromexport (TPE), the original builders of the Ajaokuta Steel Plant, and members of its consortium in Moscow. The move is part of President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s efforts to resuscitate the steel company andContinue Reading

FG adopts global best practices for CPI, GDP rebasing, NLSS

By Okeoghene Akubuike The Federal Government has reaffirmed plans to adopt global best practices in rebasing the Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and conducting the Nigeria Living Standards Survey (NLSS). Dr Vitalis Obi, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, made this commitment at a dialogueContinue Reading

FG to audit all PPP projects-ICRC

By Okeoghene Akubuike The Federal Government, through the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) is set to audit all Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects to ascertain their performance. Mr Ifeanyi Nwoko, Acting Head of Media and Publicity, ICRC, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Dr Jobson Ewalefoh, Director-General,Continue Reading

India trains more than 27,500 Nigerians in 45 years – Envoy

By Sarafina Christopher Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria Shri Balasubramanian says more than 27,500 Nigerian professionals have been trained across various sectors in 45 years under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC). Balasubramanian stated this during the 2024 ITEC Day reception at the High Commission of India in Abuja.Continue Reading

Maulud: Al-Habibiyyah embarks on tree planting campaign across Nigeria

By Muhyideen Jimoh The Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society has begun the planting of over 1,000 soursop trees across the country, as part of activities to mark this year’s Eid-el- Maulud (commemoration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad). The National Chief Imam of Al-Habibiyyah, Shiek Fuad Adeyemi told the News Agency ofContinue Reading