By Rukayat Moisemhe The Federal Government and RwandAir have launched an expanded air cargo corridor to reduce export costs and boost intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, said this on Friday in Lagos during the flag-offContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Ijikanmi Social Democratic Party (SDP) has dismissed reports claiming its withdrawal from the Ekiti State governorship election scheduled for June 20, saying they are false and misleading. The party, in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Araba Aiyenigba, said its governorship candidate, Amb. Isaac Alade,Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Stakeholders across the energy sector have called for sustained reforms, increased investment and more public-private partnerships to convert the country’s vast energy resources into tangible economic growth and industrial development. They made the call on Thursday in Lagos at the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) 2026 EnergyContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Centre for Inclusive Social Development (CISD) has called for stronger engagement of local vigilantes in tackling Nigeria’s security challenges at the second edition of its dialogue programme, Civic Talks. The dialogue held on Thursday in Abuja, focused on the theme ‘From Fear to Safety: Rethinking SecurityContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Executive Chairman of Roost Foundation and former Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Dame Julie Donli, has condemned the brutal assault of a 10-year-old boy in Anambra. Donli condemned the incident as cruel, inhuman and unacceptable, calling for justiceContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senator representing Imo West Senatorial District, Sen. Osita Izunaso, has called for a broader funding structure for the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). He urged state governments and corporate organisations to contribute financially to ensure the sustainability of the scheme. Izunaso also called for a five-yearContinue Reading
The Federal Government and stakeholders have called for increased green financing, stronger environmental governance and sustainable investments to address climate change, create jobs and accelerate economic growth in Nigeria. The call was made at the Nigeria Environmental Summit (NESt 2026) held in Abuja with the theme: “Unlocking Nigeria’s Green Economy:Continue Reading
By Hafsah Tilde The Federal Government has validated more than 40 policy instruments and operational frameworks, including the National Boy Child Policy, to strengthen child protection, family welfare and social development systems nationwide. Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, said the reforms were designed to bridgeContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Nigeria’s newly appointed Ambassador to the State of Qatar, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has arrived in Doha to officially assume his diplomatic duties. Details of his arrival made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja showed that Yakubu was accorded a warm receptionContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Federal Government has described the Digital Switchover (DSO) as a strategic investment in national digital infrastructure to expand access to information, education and economic opportunities. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, said this on Wednesday during the National Launch of theContinue Reading
