Ex-Deputy governors push for leadership, industrial growth

By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria (FFDGN) has called for renewed commitment to industrialisation, leadership accountability, and innovation to reposition the country on a path of productivity and self-reliance. Speaking at the Forum’s 4th Annual National Conference in Abuja, the Chairman, Dr Chris Akomas, saidContinue Reading

IITA reaffirms commitment to nutrition, food security

By Patricia Amogu The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting farmers in boosting productivity, food security, and nutrition across Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. Head of IITA Abuja Station, Dr Beatrice Aighewi, stated this during the IITA Farmers’ Day on Innovation for Nutrition and FoodContinue Reading

Nigeria to host professional bodybuilding event in 2026

By Victor Okoye Nigeria is to host the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Professional Championships in October 2026, marking its first professional bodybuilding event, which will include the launch of a national Fitness and Bodybuilding League. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the international professional bodybuildingContinue Reading

Ex-deputy governors form committee to review Renewed Hope implementation

By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria (FFDGN) on Monday inaugurated a 14-member Renewed Hope Agenda Peer Review Group (RHAPRG) to review the implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The inauguration, which coincided with the Forum’s General Meeting and Congress in Abuja, was aimedContinue Reading