By Kamal Tayo Oropo Africa faces mounting economic strain as global shocks intensify, driven by Middle-East conflict disrupting energy, food, and fertiliser markets, say regional economic leaders. The leaders stated this in a media briefing on Friday after their meeting on the sidelines of ECA’s 58th session inContinue Reading
By Joseph Edeh The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has directed Ministries, Departments, and Agencies ( MDAs) to halt the introduction and rollout of new policies and regulations. It also ditected a halt to major regulatory changes until full compliance with the Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) Framework was achieved.Continue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy says it has budgeted N12 billion to support research in digital economy in universities and research institutions The Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister, Mr Isime Esene, said this in a statement on Monday inContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku Mr Timothy Akano, Chief Executive Officer, New Horizons Nigeria, has called for increased inclusion of visually impaired persons in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. He said visually impaired persons possessed untapped potential that could contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s ICT development if given the right opportunities.Continue Reading
The Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Prof. Uduma Uduma, says Easter is widely associated with renewal and hope which are powerful symbol of transformation and resilience.Continue Reading
Norcross Memorial Cathedral in Otukpo, Benue State, on Sunday, celebrated with Andrew Egwa’s family, who unveiled a foundation in honour of Agnes Eloyi Egwa. Agnes Egwa was a prominent primary school teacher and devoted Methodist Church member who started her profession in Kaduna in the 80s before moving to Otukpo.Continue Reading
By Oladele Eniola Restaurants in Ikeja, Lagos State, were filled to capacity on Easter Sunday, as residents thronged them to celebrate the festive occasion. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the development attracted large gatherings of families and friends, who visited popular dining spots across the area toContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) and the Risk Managers Society of Nigeria( RIMSON) have agreed to collaborate to tackle risk and misinformation in the country. The Managing Director of NAN, Malam Ali M. Ali, said this when the National President and Chairman Governing Board of the associationContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Dr Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), has been honoured as Public Sector Reformer of the Year at the Face of Africa Leadership Honour held in London. A statement issued by Zira Nagga, Head, Press and Public Relations, BPP, on Saturday in Abuja, said theContinue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) on Thursday asserted that stamp collection, otherwise known as Philately, was an asset in the class of landed property and shares. Mrs Folashade Farinu, the General Manager, Nigeria Philately Bureau, an arm of NIPOST, stressed that stamp collection was a veritableContinue Reading
