By Okeoghene Akubuike The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) commenced its 32nd Annual Meetings, themed “Building the Future on Decades of Resilience” in Abuja on Wednesday. In his welcome note, Prof. Benedict Oramah, President of Afreximbank, said that the meetings would provide a platform for dialogue and a roadmap for action,Continue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety and resilience of Nigeria’s dams, describing them as strategic infrastructure essential for national development. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Mr Richard Pheelangwah, made this known on Thursday at the opening ofContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Organisers of the World Soccer Legends (War Against Cancer) International Charity Football Match are set to partner the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in fighting cancer in the country. Jacob Onu, the National Coordinator of the charity match, made the remarks during a courtesy call onContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) and Parliamentary Institute of Benin (IPaB), have commenced a three-year implementation programme to strengthen legislative institutions and promote democratic governance across West Africa. Speaking at the opening of a joint implementation workshop in Cotonou, Benin Republic, Director-General ofContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu Hajiya Nana Shettima, Wife of the Vice President, says she would collaborate with Mrs Maria Alckmin, her counterpart from Brazil to support the downtrodden in Nigeria. Hajiya Shettima said this when Mrs Alckmin, paid her a courtesy visit at her residence on Wednesday in Abuja. The NewsContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Mr Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN), says fostering greater strategic cohesion among African countries will secure Africa’s future. Cardoso said this at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) 32nd Annual Meetings(AAM2025) in Abuja on Wednesday. He said this should be done by accelerating theContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nur Tijani The Federal Government says it has recorded significant progress in gender mainstreaming and the prevention of gender-based violence (GBV) under the World Bank-supported Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria (TRIMING) project. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, made this known on Wednesday atContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Stakeholders in the climate justice sector have called for the integration of climate justice into the Nigerian secondary school curriculum to empower young people and promote environmental sustainability. The call was made during a national consultative workshop on Wednesday in Abuja, organised by the Climate and SustainableContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa has called for urgent financial interventions from the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, to improve the operations of Unity Schools and enhance ministry-wide efficiency. Alausa made this call in Abuja on Wednesday when he hosted the AccountantContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has announced plans to collaborate with the Jigawa Government to boost sugar production and enhance self-sufficiency in the sector. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja when he received Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa onContinue Reading
