By Mark Longyen ECOWAS has urged experts from member states to develop a comprehensive logistics concept and depot policies for operation of the bloc’s standby force (ESF). Amb. Abdel-Fatau Musah, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, gave the charge at a validation meeting on the ESF logistics conceptContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi An aggrieved widow, Dr Jane Uche, has appealed to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to resolve the issue of SIM loss, which is preventing her children from registering for the UTME. Uche made the appeal during a phone interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Founder of Young Innovators of Nigeria (YIN), Mr Andrew Abu, has called for stronger partnerships with relevant agencies to improve access to funding for startups in the country. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday, Abu said such collaboration would boostContinue Reading
By Chinenye Offor Mr Suzuki Hideo, the Japanese Ambassador-Designate to Nigeria, says that learning a foreign language helps to foster cross-cultural understanding, connect people, and bridge divides. Hideo stated this at the 5th Nihongo Speech Contest and Award Ceremony on Saturday night in Abuja. According to him, in today’s interconnectedContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang Mr Muhammad Aimen, an investment analyst at KTrade Securities, stated on Saturday that the surge in U.S. inflation to 3 per cent could pose economic challenges to global trade. KTrade Securities is a Pakistan-based stock and commodity firm. Aimen shared his insights during the global virtual analysisContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Dr Ibrahim Goni, Conservator-General (C-G) of the National Park Service (NPS), has assured that staff training and retraining will remain a priority to ensure professionalism. He made this commitment on Friday in Abuja during the passing-out parade in honour of Assistant Conservator-General (AC-G) Zanna Lawan. “The serviceContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, says under the current administration, Special Economic Zones (SEZ) are being prioritised and positioned at the heart of Nigeria’s economic resurgence. Oduwole said this at the Third SEZ Annual Meeting on Thursday in Lagos. The meeting had theContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi In commemoration of World Social Justice Day, ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has stressed the need for systemic reforms that prioritise climate justice and social equity. The organisation said the reforms are needed due to rising living costs, underfunded public services, and worsening food insecurity driving more people intoContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The race to lead the African Development Bank (AfDB) has officially begun with the release of the list of candidates vying for the prestigious role of president. In a statement, the AfDB announced that this followed a two-day meeting held at the bank’s headquarters in Abidjan, CôteContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja urged African leaders to take tough decisions to make the continent a better place. The president gave the charge at the inauguration of Babangida’s autobiography, ”A Journey in Service,” and the fundraising for the IBB Presidential Library Project. The presidentContinue Reading
