By Martha Agas President Bola Tinubu says Africa holds the key to the world’s industrial future because of its critical minerals. Tinubu spoke on Wednesday in Abuja while opening the fifth African Natural Resources and Energy Summit (AFNIS). The summit, with the theme, ‘One Africa, OneContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, says a world-class polymetallic mineral province has been discovered in Kaduna State, making it the new hub for high grade minerals. Alake disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday, at the opening of the fifth Africa Natural Resources andContinue Reading
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By Lucy Ogalue The Nsokpo Dynamic Association (NDA), in partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Nigerian Navy, are carrying out sensitisation of students on drug abuse and career development. The NDA President, Mr Mark Onyejiaka, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. TheContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has reaffirmed its mandate to regulate, monitor and build procurement capacity while ensuring accountability, transparency and value for money in public sector projects. Dr Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General of BPP, said this in Abuja at the signing of a Memorandum of UnderstandingContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has pledged stronger publicity for the 2026 Abuja International Trade Fair (AITF) to boost participation and business visibility. The First Deputy President of the chamber, Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, said this on Tuesday in Abuja, while briefing newsmen on theContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), says an estimated 100,000 visitors and 10, 000 products will be showcased at the 2026 Abuja International Trade Fair. The fair scheduled to hold from Sept. 25 to Oct. 6, will be graced by 500 exhibitors. Prof. Adesoji Adesugba,Continue Reading
By Adeola Akinbobola National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) of Nigeria and Ghana’s National Insurance Commission (NIC) have strengthened partnership to reinforce the role of industry in sustainable regional economic growth. The Nigeria’s Commissioner for Insurance, Mr Olusegun Omosehin, said this when the Commissioner for Insurance of Ghana, Dr Abiba Zakariah, paidContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Federal Government has unveiled a Model Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Agreement aimed at accelerating infrastructure development, reducing transaction delays, and attracting long-term private investment into critical sectors of the economy. Dr Jobson Ewalefoh, Director-General, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), disclosed this at a One-Day Stakeholder Engagement SessionContinue Reading
By Adeola Akinbobola The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), says Federal Government should focus on reforming the petroleum industry to fast track the nation’s economic growth. The National Publicity Secretary of IPMAN, Mr Chinedu Ukadike, .made the call in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria on TuesdayContinue Reading
