By Vivian Ihechu Nigerian-born and award winning writer, Chimamanda Adichie, has called for more African stories to help preserve the continent’s heritage, history and development. According to her, stories are integral to development as they encompass the total essence of a people and their worldview, saying they impact positivelyContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede A former Kano Pillars player and highest goal scorer, Junior Lokosa, now playing for Sporting Lagos FC on Monday described his brace against his former club as an emotional moment. Lokosa said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after the 2023/2024 NigeriaContinue Reading
By Leonard Okachie Mrs Ngozi Felix, the Abia Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, on Friday lauded Gov. Alex Otti for his recent appointment of more women as Permanent Secretaries into the state civil service. Felix, in a statement in Umuahia, noted that the appointments were a demonstration thatContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi The National President of Nigerian Association of Technologists in Engineering (NATE), Mr Dominic Udoatan, says he is hopeful technology can play a big role in the country’s growth. Udoatan stated this when he led a group of technologists from 36 states of the federation on aContinue Reading
By Sophia Adinlewa and Augusta Uchediunor Participants at a training organised by the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) say there is urgent need for security and judiciary personnel to help enhance the civic space for effective participation of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The event, “One-day Training of SecurityContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) and other stakeholders are set to explore innovation, technology and sustainability strategies aimed at accelerating the entire Africa manufacturing industry. Otunba Francis Meshioye, President, MAN, said this at a news conference on MondayContinue Reading
By Augusta Uchediunor and Dianabasi Effiong, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The concept of `Sustainability’ and its application in our collective desire for development has become a buzzword in today’s world riddled with environmental, social and economic challenges. Sustainable development focus can be said to have been borneContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Mrs Aminat Kolawole, an indigene of Batoro community in Ogun state, has been running a small business for eight years in Sagamu, Ogun state. She sells food and beverages, toiletries, drinks, household consumables among others in her Idera Oluwa stores,Continue Reading
By Florence Onuegbu The Lagos State Government has sealed $1.35 billion investment deal with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Access Bank to boost infrastructure in the state. Speaking at the second AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) in GeorgeTown, Guyana, Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, saidContinue Reading
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State says opportunities abound in the Africa-Caribbean relationship being fostered through the African Export Import Bank ( Afreximbank) AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF). Sanwo-Olu spoke to the media on the sideline of the 2nd AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2023), being hostedContinue Reading
