By Mark Longyen Amb. Troy Fitrell, U.S. Department of State’s acting Head of Africa Bureau, says the country has now shifted its diplomacy in Sub-Saharan Africa from an ‘assistant-led’ to an ‘investment-led’ strategy. The envoy, who disclosed this in a digital news conference during an official visit to West Africa,Continue Reading
By Akpan Glory The Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Prof. Patricia Lar, has pledged the university’s readiness to commence Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Masters, and Doctoral programmes in Youth Development Work. Lar made this commitment during a high-level courtesy and advocacy visit by a delegation of the Federal MinistryContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has pledged the readiness of the Federal Government to support the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in mobilising citizens for sustainable economic inclusion. Idris stated this at the opening ceremony of the Nigeria Public Relations WeekContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has warned that West Africa and the entire African continent are at risk of severe climate-related disasters. Keyamo raised the alarm, while declaring open a regional workshop of ECOWAS Directors of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs)Continue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening food security in Nigeria through strategic support for farmers, improved irrigation systems, and climate resilience measures. Speaking at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing Series in Abuja, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, announced plansContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Mr Ayuba Yalaks, National Project Coordinator, European Investment Bank-assisted Nigeria Climate Adaptation–Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB) on Friday convened a high-level meeting with coordinators from the 23 participating states ahead of its official launch. The states are Abia, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo,Continue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has inaugurated the Steering Committee for the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project aimed to enhance national food security, water management, and climate resilience. The project, valued at $500 million and supported by the World Bank, aims to deliver large-scale multi-purpose infrastructureContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has unveiled the “1 Million Anambra Digital Tribe” (1MADT), an initiative designed to empower no fewer than one million “Ndi Anambra” – Anambra people, with world-class digital skills. This is an initiative through the Solution Innovation District (SID), toward transforming Anambra intoContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In any democracy, the media serves as both a watchdog and a voice for the people. However, in Nigeria, the balance between press freedom and journalistic responsibility continues to ignite serious debate. Nigeria ranks 112th on the 2024 World Press Freedom Index,Continue Reading
By Akpan Glory The Federal Government has commissioned the 5.7 billion naira Gashua water supply scheme in Yobe, as part of its efforts to expand access to safe and potable water in underserved communities across Nigeria. Unveiled on Tuesday, by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev,Continue Reading
