Okeoghene Akubuike The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) says digital transformation is critical to unlocking trade and investment potential under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Dr Yemi Kale, Group Chief Economist and Managing Director, Research, Afreximbank, stated this at an engagement event on “Unlocking Nigeria’s Trade and Investment PotentialContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen West African leaders have called for collective action by all member States to contain the prevailing threats to democracy and the rule of law in the sub-region. They made their positions known in Abuja during a ceremony organised by the ECOWAS Parliament to mark its 25th anniversary,Continue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Sen. Ita Enang, former lawmaker representing Akwa Ibom North-East has expressed his appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for his appointment as a Non-Career Ambassador/ High Commissioner Designate. Enang, who made the appreciation while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Thursday, pledged hisContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr Dumebi Kachikwu, has urged President Bola Tinubu to publicly identify and prosecute individuals sponsoring terrorism in the country. He made the call at a State of the Nation news conference on Thursday in Abuja. The News AgencyContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha A civil society organisation (CSO), Initiative for Leadership Development and Change (ILDC), has lauded the appointment of Retired Gen. Christopher Musa as Minister of Defence. National President of the organization, Chief Ugochukwu Nnam, gave the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Drug Free World Africa (DFWA) has officially inaugurated and launched its campaign activities against drug abuse, alongside the release of its first educational workbook leaflet aimed at guiding young people toward a drug-free lifestyle. The Country Director of DFWA, Dr Lina Okereke, said on Thursday inContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The 4th Chaingang MTB Festival, tagged Be Ya Gnu Abuja Pe (Let’s Go To The Abuja Mountains) delivered a day of gritty endurance and high excitement across the rugged Mpape ridgelines. A statement by Chidera Obijiofor, a member of the Chaingang MTB Festival Organising Committee on Thursday,Continue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has admonished broadcast stations in the country to regulate their operations and abide strictly by the National Broadcasting Code or risk sanctions. The Director-General of NBC, Mr Charles Ebuebu, gave the warning on Wednesday in Abuja at a Stakeholders’ Strategic Meeting convenedContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The ECOWAS Parliament has created a special closed-door committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the recent military coup d’etat in Guinea-Bissau, which culminated in President Omaro Embalo’s exit from office. The regional parliament took the decision during its 2025 Second Extraordinary Session, which was dedicated to deliberationsContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Director-General(D-G),Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adebowale Adedokun, has restated the Federal Government’s commitment to eliminating procurement fraud and strengthening transparency across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). Adedokun said this in a statement issued by Zira Nagga, BPP’s Head of Press and Public Relations in Abuja onContinue Reading
