By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos State has resolved to develop a plan for improving Lagos physical planning and urban development. The decision was made in a communiqué signed by Mr Oluwole Sotire, Permanent Secretary, Office of Physical Planning, Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development. It was madeContinue Reading
By Ephraims Sheyin Two leading news agencies – China’s Xinhua and Nigeria’s News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) – have agreed to work toward promoting a good image for the African continent. The duo agreed to pursue the goal when Mr Li Weifei, Xinhua’s Regional Bureau Chief for Africa, paidContinue Reading
By Daina Umueza/Angela Atab Stakeholders in the anti-corruption sector have called for the adoption of a unified sub-regional whistleblowing approach to strengthen efforts in tackling corruption in West Africa. The stakeholders at a two-day Sub-regional Conference on Whistle Blowing and Whistleblower Protection in West Africa, said the move was imperativeContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron signed two landmark agreements in Paris, France, focusing on the development of critical infrastructure and long-term sustenance of agriculture and food security. The agreements reaffirm the commitment of both countries to work together on investment and development ofContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu said late Thursday that the reforms embarked upon by his government would improve Africa’s economic prospects. A statement by Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, indicated that Tinubu said this at State Dinner organised by the French government in hisContinue Reading
By Rukayat Adeyemi A civil society organisation, Citizens for Social and Economic Rights (CSER), has congratulated the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) on the revitalisation of the Port Harcourt Refinery after decades of shut-down. CSER, in statement issued in Lagos by its Executive Director, Nelson Ekujumi, saidContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has disbursed N4.4 billion refund to the 36 states’ Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the Armed Forces. The Head, Public Affairs, NAHCON, Malam Muhammad Musa, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. MusaContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, says closing gender gaps will add N15 trillion to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) annually by 2025. Sulaiman-Ibrahim stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the joint UN Accountability Forum and Orange/Lighting ceremony, themed: ”Towards Beijing +30: Unite to EndContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The International Union for Housing Finance (IUHF), Germany, has advised the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) to explore the development bank model to provide affordable housing for Nigerians. Mr Mark Weinrich, Secretary General of IUHF, made the suggestion at a visit to the FMBN Director-GeneralContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu on Thursday affirmed Nigeria’s commitment to enhancing cooperation in key sectors such as food security, energy, solid minerals, education, and defense during a meeting with President Emmanuel Macron. At a joint news conference in Paris, France, Tinubu highlighted the vast, yet largelyContinue Reading
