by Emmanuella Anokam Mr Haitham Al-Ghais, Secretary-General, Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), has tasked Africa to unlock its proven oil reserves of over 120 billion barrels. Al-Ghais stated this in a keynote address titled: “Driving Cross-Continental Investments: Scaling Africa’s Energy Frontier,” at the ongoing Nigeria International Energy SummitContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Chief Sam Onuigbo, a former member of the House of Representatives, has urged the management of the newly established South-East Development Commission to prioritise prudent resource management. He emphasised that this approach is crucial for fulfilling the commission’s mandate of developing the region’s infrastructure. In an interviewContinue Reading
Boosting healthcare via PHCs: The Katsina example Zubairu Idris, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) A healthy nation, the saying goes, is a wealthy nation. Primary Health Centres (PHCs) form the foundation of Nigeria’s healthcare structure. It is the closest to the people. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), PrimaryContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nur Tijani The Kano/Jigawa Customs Area Command held a stakeholders’ meeting on Wednesday to explain the four per cent Free On Board (FOB) collection and its suspension. Customs Area Comptroller, Dalhatu Abubakar, said that the new revenue law benefits all stakeholders, including exporters, importers, and customs agents.Continue Reading
By Ahmed Abba The Association of Regions (Governor’s Forum) in Morocco has invited the Yobe government to participate in the upcoming international trade fair in Meknes, Morocco. Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, Director-General for Press and Media Affairs to Gov. Mai Mala Buni, confirmed this to reporters on Wednesday in Damaturu. MohammedContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has assured that no Nigerian intending pilgrim will miss the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Shettima stated this during a meeting with the Management and Board of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), on Monday Abuja. The News Agency ofContinue Reading
JBy Vivian Emoni The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has said that the country’s trade volume reached 7.2 metric tons in 2024, with a 20.7 per cent increase in value, totaling 5.45 billion dollars. Dr Nonye Ayeni, Executive Director of NEPC, said this on Monday in Abuja during the presentationContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu on Monday signed into law a bill establishing the Federal University of Environment and Technology in Rivers and pledged more support for the Ogoni community. Ogoni town of Tai will host the university, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, said in a statement. DuringContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved 1.07 billion dollars for healthcare sector reforms under the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) programme. The Federal Government also approved a N4.8 billion allocation for HIV treatment. Mr Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating MinisterContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The Federal Government says it is open to collaboration with Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to achieve its goal of creating meaningful employment opportunities. Mr Muhammad Dingyadi, Minister of Labour and Employment, said this when he received a consortium of NGOs, led by its national head, Mr Daniel Black.Continue Reading
