By Martha Agas and Deborah Bada The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, says the current economic difficulties in Nigeria are painful but are part of the necessary transition toward building a resilient and sustainable economy. Alake stated this at the maiden edition of the Solid Minerals Excellence AwardsContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Board of Trustees of the Ogoni Trust Fund Incorporated, under the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), has called for sustained global collaboration to address environmental challenges in oil-producing communities in the Niger Delta. Mr Emmanuel Deeyah, HYPREP BOT Chairman, made the call on Thursday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), says 17 contaminated sites in Ogoni land, Niger Delta region have been fully remediated, as efforts to restore the environment under the HYPREP progress. Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, Project Coordinator, HYPREP, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja at a news conference aheadContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government says it will unveil a new strategic policy framework for Nigeria’s cotton, textile and garment (CTG) sector between June and July as part of efforts to revive the industry. Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh, disclosed this in Abuja at the CTGContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) and other relevant government agencies, have say tackling illicit financial flows required collective action to strengthen accountability and protect national resources. Mr David Ugolor, Executive Director of the ANEEJ, said this at the public presentation and validation ofContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reviving Nigeria’s Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG) industry as part of efforts to drive industrial growth, create jobs and reduce dependence on imports. Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh, said this at the National CTG Value ChainContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), in collaboration with government agencies, has unveiled a report assessing Nigeria’s legal and institutional framework for tackling illicit financial flows. The Executive Director of ANEEJ, Mr David Ugolor, said this at the public presentation and validation of aContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran The Lagos State Government says it is targeting about N4 trillion in local and foreign direct investment inflows through the third edition of its flagship investment forum, Invest Lagos 3.0. Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday in Lagos, the Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade andContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu remains committed to fast-tracking Nigeria’s development through reforms and positioning the country as a leading destination for continental and global investment. Mr Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications to the President, made this known on Wednesday in a statement ahead ofContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday led Nigeria’s delegation to the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, advocating stronger economic integration that prioritises Africa’s growth and industrialisation. The Africa-France Summit, co-hosted by Presidents Emmanuel Macron of France and William Ruto of Kenya, brought together leaders and senior officialsContinue Reading
