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
By Polycarp Auta, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In the run up to the 2023 general elections, political analysts identified Mr Caleb Mutfwang, a contestant to the Plateau governorship seat, as one candidate that was sure of victory. They hinged such optimism on the affection the lawyer enjoyed among PlateauContinue Reading
By Martha Agas, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was unveiled in 2021 with the goal of increasing intra-African trade by reducing tariffs and eliminating other trade barriers. The AfCFTA initiative marks a significant stride in fostering greater economic integration across African nations. AccordingContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Every morning, as the sun begins to rise in Benin City, Nigeria, 28-year-old Tonia Osakwe rolls up the tarpaulin covering her small kiosk at the Dawson/Akpakpava roads intersection, dusts off her Point of Sale (POS) machines, and prepares for a long dayContinue Reading
