By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government says it is advancing plans and strategic interventions to create economic opportunities for 37,000 women and young people in the dairy value chain, covering production, processing and marketing activities. The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Maiha, disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja duringContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In July 2014, Nigeria stood at the edge of what could have been a catastrophic public health collapse. Patrick Sawyer, a Liberian-American diplomat infected with Ebola Virus Disease, arrived at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos and later collapsed. Few could haveContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The People, Planet and Peace Foundation, a Nigerian non-governmental organisation (NGO), says it will collaborate with the Rotary Club Lomé Zenith on tree planting to mitigate the impact of climate change in Togo. Mr Olatunji Francisco, Lead, Climate Beyond Borders Caravan (CBBC), an initiative of the foundation,Continue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development (FMWASD) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting inclusivity, equal opportunities and strengthening protection mechanisms for all Nigerian children, regardless of gender, disability or background. Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, FMWASD minister, stated this in Abuja while hosting children at theContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to the successful implementation of the environmental restoration of Ogoniland under the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP). Zissimos Vergos, Deputy Head of EU Delegation to Nigeria and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), stated this on Tuesday inContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Federal Government has called on development partners, donor agencies and the diplomatic community to deepen support for the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) for completion of the Ogoniland restoration programme. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, said this on Tuesday in Abuja at the Conference onContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Experts and scholars at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) are set to discuss Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity and 6th Generation technology during the Nigeria International Conference on Digital Transformation (NIGERCON). The conference is expected to boost Nigeria’s digital economy, research excellence and industry innovation. TheContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The African Development Bank (AfDB) has called for stronger investment-led growth strategies to help African economies withstand rising global uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. The recommendation is contained in the 2026 African Economic Outlook presented at the AfDB Annual Meetings in Brazzaville on Tuesday. Prof. Kevin Urama, ChiefContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President, Sidi Ould Tah says 12 of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies are in Africa. Tah said this while inaugurating the 2026 African Economic Outlook of the bank at the ongoing AfDB Annual Meetings in Brazzaville on Tuesday. “The report saysContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Sidi Ould Tah, has called for urgent reforms to unlock Africa’s estimated four trillion dollars in domestic savings. Tah made the call at the official opening of the 2026 AfDB Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Democratic Republic of Congo onContinue Reading
