By Chijioke Okoronkwo In the pre-independence Nigeria, agriculture, especially cocoa farming, was one of the mainstays of the nation’s economy. The top five cocoa producing states in Nigeria are Ondo, Osun, Cross River, Oyo, and Ogun, while Edo, Ekiti, Kwara, Kogi, Delta, Abia, Enugu and Akwa Ibom produce in aContinue Reading
Breaking the chain of human trafficking in Edo via a student-led initiative L-R: Mr Sam Offiah, Zonal Commander of NAPTIP in Benin presenting advocacy materials to students of YWCA Secondary School, Benin during the inauguration of anti-human trafficking vanguard club in the school By Usman Aliyu, News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Nigeria and Pakistan, both members of the Commonwealth of Nations and Developing-8, have enjoyed blossoming diplomatic and bilateral relations over the years. The relations established on March 22, 1961, spans from trade to defence and cultural exchanges; it is growing deeper, with both countries building strong ties.Continue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman With the rapid growth of Nigeria’s population and the attendant need for development, it has become imperative for government to build infrastructure at minimal cost. Stakeholders posit that bad infrastructure is one of the country’s biggest roadblocks to smooth corporate operations and capital inflows. They say theContinue Reading
By Kayode Adebiyi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) released the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) a few days after the Computer-Based Test (CTB) was written across the country. The results indicate that more than 1.5 million candidates who satContinue Reading
By Yunus Yusuf (News Agency of Nigeria) Africa stands at a critical juncture in the global energy landscape, rich in hydrocarbon reserves but burdened by energy poverty, foreign dependency, and the pressures of a shifting global energy paradigm. At the forefront of Africa’s strategy toContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba A year after flames swept through the bustling Dosunmu Market in Lagos Island, some traders are slowly rising from the ashes; one bank loan, one rebuilt shop, one act of resilience at a time. The fire, which tore through 14 buildings on April 9, 2024, turned thrivingContinue Reading
By Abiemwense Moru, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In Nigeria, the battle against obstetric fistula, a painful and debilitating condition caused by prolonged and obstructed labour, has seen promising strides. The progress so far is attributable to both government initiatives and inputs from non-governmental organisations (NGOs). One of the mostContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) World over, a free press plays a crucial role in informing the public on positive developments; exposing societal ills, holding leaders accountable and acting as a watch dog. In recognition of the importance of a free press, the UN General Assembly declaredContinue 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
