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By Lucy Ogalue Nigeria is set to inaugurate a Master’s programme in International Trade through the support of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka. The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, confirmed this when the Nigerian Ambassador to the WTO led aContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Local players are indeed making an impact in Nigeria’s defence production. The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) is a key player in this sector, and it has been working to increase its local manufacturing and production capabilities. In fact, the NigerianContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Airpower has played a significant role in Nigeria’s counterinsurgency operations, particularly in the northeastern part of the country. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has been instrumental in providing air support to ground troops, conducting reconnaissance missions, and carrying out airstrikes against terroristContinue Reading
By Chijioke Okoronkwo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) By many accounts, Public-Private Partnership (PPP), if properly harnessed, can be a veritable driver of economic growth. Nonetheless, experts say proper regulation is paramount in order to achieve efficiency in PPP arrangements. Recently, the Federal Government directed that all PPP agreements shouldContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Federal Government has lifted the ban on mining exploration and other related activities in Zamfara, after five years. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake disclosed this at a press briefing on Sunday in Abuja. Alake said the move was made following significant improvementContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) said on Friday that free train rides were open to no fewer than 340,000 passengers across the country from Dec. 20, 2024 to Jan. 5, 2025. NRC acting Managing Director, Mr Ben Iloanuse, made this known while addressing newsmen after a trainContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS), has collected a total of N252.83 billion Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2024. The acting Executive Chairman of the service, Mr Michael Ango, made this known at the 2024 end of year media parley, in Abuja on Thursday. AngoContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has announced plans to establish a Continental University aimed at addressing the skills gap across Africa. The President of ACCI, Dr Emeka Obegolu, said this at the chamber’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Abuja. According to Obegolu, a SeniorContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), and members of staff of the agency have eulogised Mr Ephraims Sheyin for giving 35 years of his life to the agency. Sheyin joined the service of the agency in 1989 as a reporter and roseContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo An NGO, Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, has empowered SERVICOM staff members with advanced skills for better public service delivery. National Coordinator/Chief Executive Officer of SERVICOM, Mrs Nnenna Akajemeli, made this known at a four-day monitoring and evaluation (M&E) training programme, organised for the organisation’s officials on Monday in Abuja.Continue Reading
