By Martha Agas The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, says the African continent is determined to empower its marginalised communities through its natural resources. Alake described Africa as endowed with natural resources, capable of driving its sustainable economic growth, particularly with the critical minerals needed for theContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says 70 per cent of Nigerians refused to pay bribes in 2023 on at least one occasion. This is according to the NBS Corruption in Nigeria: Patterns and Trends Report released in Abuja on Thursday. The report said the bribery refusalContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Dr Yusuf Yakub, the Director-General, Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), says Nigeria will continue to share its abundant human capital with Africa, Caribbean and the Pacific countries (ACP). Yakub said this on Saturday in Abuja at a reception and debriefing exercise of 14 returning Technical Aid CorpsContinue Reading
Habu Gumel, President, Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), addressing weightlifting coaches during the Olympic Solidarity sponsored Level 2 coaching course in Abuja. Seated behind him is Abdul Ibrahim, President, Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF) and International Weightlifting Instructor, Pierce Kyle. By Emmanuel Afonne The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC),Continue Reading
By Fortune Abang, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Stakeholders gathered in Banjul, The Gambia, for a two-day African regional workshop organised by the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) from May 31 to June 1, 2024. The workshop brought together 27 attendees from 23 countries, including both diplomatic and technical representatives.Continue Reading
By Georgina Adegbie Her Game Sporting Foundation football tournament for girls has kicked-off in Abuja, with 16 teams battling for honours. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the maiden edition of the grassroots tournament got underway on Thursday at the Area 3 FIFA Goal Project astro pitch. MrsContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, the out-going Vice-Chancellor, University of Abuja, says the repositioned institution can serve as catalyst for Nigeria’s greatness and development. Na’Allah told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on the sidelines of an award ceremony organised by the University’s Sustainable Development Centre (SDC)Continue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria remains committed to a balanced approach to energy transition. According to him, the country still requires substantial investments in the oil and gas sector to meet its energy demands and economic needs. Tinubu made the remarks at a meeting with the GroupContinue Reading
By Martha Agas An expert, Mr Ibrahim Yahaya, says that the Trade Modernisation Project (TMP) being implemented in Nigeria will boost efficiency in trade facilitation. Yahaya said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. NAN reports that TMP is the automation ofContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Stakeholders in the Environment sector on Saturday donated 120 trees to mitigate climate change impacts in Gasaki community of Nasarawa State. Gee Foundation a Non- Governmental Organisation (NGO) on Social Justice and Development, made the donation of trees during a one-day sensitisation. The NGO made the donationContinue Reading
