By Rukayat Moisemhe The Chairman, Channels Media Group, Dr John Momoh, and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) have called for sustainable development in the country’s media and creative industry. They made the call at the ICSAN Creative and Media Industries Workshop on Thursday in Lagos.Continue Reading
By Mark Longyen The U.S. Government has called for the withdrawal of Rwandan forces from the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) occupied territory, and urged the alleged Rwandan-backed M23 rebels to declare a ceasefire. U.S. Department of State’s Senior Advisor for Africa, Massad Boulos, made the appeal at a digitalContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the Federal Government to intensify diplomatic efforts through its relevant ministries to address the United States (U.S.) tariff impositions on the country. Mr Gabriel Idahosa, President, LCCI, gave the advice at a news conference on the chamber’sContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), representing the 19 Northern States and FCT has called for a renewed and strategic approach to securing lives and property in the North. CAN made the call in a statement by Rev. John Joseph Hayab, Chairman of CAN 19 Northern States andContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen Senegal has urged Member States of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to step up measures that would promote and attract foreign investments to their respective countries. Ms Fama Fall from Senegal’s Directorate of Foreign Trade, Investment and Development, made the call in a presentationContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Irrigation and water management experts have called for the inclusion of women and young professionals in advancing irrigated agriculture across Africa. This call was a central theme at the 6th African Irrigation and Drainage (ARCID) Conference, which concluded with an award ceremony on Wednesday night in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has announced plans to sponsor the Media Professionals Welfare Enhancement Bill aimed at improving the welfare of its members. The National President of NUJ, Mr Alhassan Abdulahi, said this during the 2025 Easter Cantata Concert held in Abuja on Tuesday TheContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In today’s evolving global economy, the strategic development of a nation’s technical education sector is a cornerstone for industrial growth and socio-economic advancement. For Nigeria, a country with a youthful population and vast economic potential, technical and vocational education and training (TVET)Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Stakeholders in the livestock sector have urged increased investment in pasture development and the revitalisation of grazing reserves. They said this is essential to ensure sufficient fodder for livestock and help resolve the ongoing farmer-herder crises nationwide. The call was made on Tuesday in Abuja at aContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Tuesday alerted the public of the presence of counterfeit Artemether/Lumefantrine tablets circulating under the brand name Aflotin 20/120 in Nigeria. The agency said on its twitter handle that the counterfeit product was discovered and reportedContinue Reading
