By Abujah Rachel The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) has inaugurated a five-year strategy aimed at strengthening global preparedness against epidemic and pandemic threats. The coalition also called for an additional 2.5 billion dollars to reinforce the world’s disease defences. This is contained in a statement by Ms JodieContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Mogbede The Progressive Institute has urged Nigerians to hold state governors and local government chairmen accountable for grassroots development, stressing the Federal Government’s constitutional limitations. Mr Lanre Adebayo, Director-General of the APC-affiliated think tank, spoke on Thursday at a news conference in Abuja. He said citizens must recogniseContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The European Union (EU) is partnering with Gallery of Code to strengthen the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in empowering Afro-European creatives and preserving cultural heritage. The Chief Executive Officer, Gallery of Code, Oscar Ekponimo, spoke at the ongoing AI+ARTS WEEK in Abuja. He said that theContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada Alhaji Idi Mukhtar, the Minister of Livestock Development, on Wednesday lauded the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) and World Bank-funded Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (LPRES) financial intervention in the sector. The minister made the commendation at the regional training for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) andContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Sen. Seriake Dickson, has urged the Conference Committee working on the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026 to back the House of Representatives’ version in its entirety. Dickson, a member of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, made the call inContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The 2nd Inter-State Fives Unity Cup Championship ended in Abuja on Sunday, with Kebbi State emerging overall champions. Kebbi dominated the tournament, winning all four trophies in the senior, intermediate, junior, and female categories. Katsina State finished second with three medals, Kaduna placed third with two medals,Continue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri A strategic policy and national development research organisation says Nigeria could tap into the projected 650 billion dollars global artificial intelligence (AI) expansion by strategically developing its coal reserves. The organisation, Galadiman Ruwa Centre for Strategic Leadership and Communication, raised concerns over the urgent need for policyContinue Reading
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
