Examining World Bank’s AgriConnect to transform global agriculture

By Kadiri Abdulrahman, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) At the recently concluded Annual Meetings of the IMF and World Bank Group in Washington D.C., the World Bank unveiled its flagship agricultural initiative, “AgriConnect”. The President of the World Bank Group, Ajay Banga, explained that the flagship initiative is designed toContinue Reading

Leveraging artificial intelligence for improved productivity in Africa

By Kadiri Abdulrahman, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The world, no doubt, is increasingly becoming Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven, with all sectors integrating AI to enhance efficiency. At the recently concluded 2025 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)/World Bank Group, Artificial Intelligence (AI) was a central topic as officialsContinue Reading

X-raying Nigeria`s aviation sector since independence

By Gabriel Agbeja, News Agency of Nigeria Nigeria’s aviation industry began in the 1930s with the establishment of the first airlines and airmail services. Over the years, the sector has shown resilience and adaptability through various challenges, including economic fluctuations and safety concerns before and after independence. According to aviationContinue Reading

IITA’s Innovative Solutions: Key to Unlocking Nigeria’s Food Security

          By Oluwafunke Ishola (News Agency of Nigeria)   Nigeria’s food security challenges can be effectively addressed by prioritising and adopting the research findings of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA).   With over five decades of experience in agricultural research, IITA has developed innovativeContinue Reading

Kaduna designers weave sustainability into fashion

By Sani Idris Abdulrahman, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria’s fashion industry is quietly creating a new narrative; one where creativity meets sustainability and tradition meets technology. Beyond glamour, the sector is becoming a growing contributor to national development, in spite of facing structural challenges. According to data from theContinue Reading