By Aisha Cole The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), in collaboration with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has concluded a three-day stakeholder engagement aimed at streamlining port operations and reducing cargo dwell time. The General Manager, Communication and Strategy Unit of the NPA, Mr Ikechukwu Onyemekara, disclosed this inContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The AMA Care and Shelter Initiative, an NGO, has empowered women and children at the Durumi Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in Abuja, with livelihood tools, food and educational support. Speaking during the outreach on Sunday, Founder of the initiative, Amb. Amina Albert, said the intervention wasContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Processed foods, natural personal care products, leather goods, and certain agro-processed inputs have been identified as Nigerian products with strong export potential. These products are considered viable for the U.S. market under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) before the 2026 deadline. Trade and development policyContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Renowned entrepreneur and social figure, Obi Cubana, has announced his entry into politics, calling for a new culture of clean, issue-driven political engagements led by Nigerian youths. Cubana made the disclosure at the official presentation of City Boy Movement (CBM) Guideline and Flag by the Director-General ofContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The National Sports Commission (NSC) has endorsed Nigeria’s hosting of the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja. NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko, gave the assurance while receiving a delegation of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) on FridayContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Women’s Health has pledged to collaborate with the Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN) to strengthen women’s health initiatives across the country. Dr Adanna Steinacker, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Women’s Health, madeContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The World Crafts Council has honoured Otunba Olusegun Runsewe with the Icon of Crafts, Culture and Hospitality in Africa award for his contributions to arts and culture development. The award was presented during the second World Crafts Forum held in Kuwait from Feb. 1 to Feb. 3.Continue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade A fashion entrepreneur, Mr Abdusalam Lukman, has called on the Federal Government to formally integrate embroidery and digital garment design into national youth employment initiatives. Lukman, who is popularly known as Embroidery Chief, said such integration would help reduce unemployment, create jobs and ease economic pressure onContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government on Thursday inaugurated the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA) and the Nigeria Export Processing Zone (NEPZA) Governing Boards to drive industrial development and achieve double-digit economic growth by 2030. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, while inaugurating the boardsContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria’s efforts to provide safe water and sanitation to millions of citizens have suffered a major setback following a broad suspension of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) programmes. Reports indicate that Nigeria’s access to a 602.95 million dollar grant for 2025Continue Reading
