By Salisu Sani-Idris Nigeria and India have reaffirmed their commitment to a robust strategic partnership. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that both countries also pledged to strengthen ties in key areas including economic development, defence, healthcare and food security, among others. This is contained in a joint statementContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo/Emmanuel Oloniruha Stakeholders in the peace-building, humanitarian and development space have emphasised the need to integrate climate sensitive approaches into resolving conflicts in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the stakeholders unanimously agreed to this approach at the inaugural meeting of Nigeria Conflict Sensitivity andContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nollywood actress, Damipe Adekoya, has revealed plans to bring the extraordinary life of legendary Queen Moore Oronsen to the stage, to celebrate African women’s resilience and hardworking nature. Adekoya, the Chief Executive Officer of Zevicar Productions, disclosed this at a news conference in Lagos. She said theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Toluwani Ojo-Lanre, an indigene of Ekiti, has emerged Overall Best Fellow in the 2024 cohort of the Emerging Political Leaders Fellows (EPLF) in Nigeria. EPLF was founded by Sen. Liyel Imoke, a former Governor of Cross River, as a non-partisan academy dedicated to nurturing visionary young leaders,Continue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Nigeria on Wednesday said it remained committed to supporting the development of educational technology (edtech) ecosystem in Africa. Its Country Director, Mr Son Sungil stated this in Abuja during the 6th edition of the African Edutech Conference. The conference was co-hostedContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris President Bola Tinubu on Monday said the Strategic Plan (2024-2028) unveiled by the National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) would create opportunities for all Nigerians. Tinubu stated this at the presentation of strategic plan 2024-2028 for delivering good causes mandate of the NLTF held at the banquet hallContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Programme will be redesigned to function as a shock response mechanism for the Federal and State Governments. Dr Abdulkarim Obaje, the National Coordinator of NG-CARES, said this at the National Peer Leaning and Experience Sharing event organisedContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), has tasked transport workers to embrace the Pre and Post-Crash Initiative of the road transportation sector. This is contained in a statement jointly signed by the association’s President, Musa Maitakobi and National Secretary, Mr Yusuf Adeniyi, on Thursday inContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Nigerian Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ericsson to establish a framework of cooperation on 5G technology development, deployment and innovation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 5G is the fifth generation of cellular networks. Up to 100 times faster thanContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Thursday assured Swedish investors of the readiness of Nigeria for business with the global community. Shettima gave the assurance at a Nigeria/Sweden Business Forum on Trade, Investment with focus on digital economy, agriculture and renewable energy> The event, held at Epicenter in Stockholm,Continue Reading
