By Kamal Tayo Oropo Mr Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission of Africa (ECA), has called for a bold action to achieve sustainable development in Africa. Getafe, in a statement by ECA on Wednesday, made the call during his address atContinue Reading
By Oche Echeija Egwa President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s removal of fuel subsidy on May 29th, 2023, will always be remembered for its audacity. And the President himself will be in history books for his uncommon courage. Now, less than two years later, the alternative is steadily paying-off, notContinue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze and Lanre Akojede The Lagos State Government (LASG) and MTN Nigeria on Tuesday restated their commitment to sports development across the country. They reiterated their commitment at the MTN Champs Season 3.0 news conference in Lagos. Speaking atContinue Reading
The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has described the composition of the new board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) as a reflection of President Bola Tinubu’s pro-business mindset on the oil industry. In a statement signed by its Chairman Emeka Nwankpa and Secretary Dapo Okubanjo,Continue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Stakeholders gathered in Abuja on Tuesday to call for the establishment of a functional democratic system that delivers tangible benefits to Nigerian citizens. The call was made during a political summit organised by the Rufus Ebegba Centre for Leadership and Environmental Sustainability (RECLES), a non-governmental organisation (NGO).Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Dr Patricia Ukegbu, Head of the Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, has called for the inclusion of adolescent nutrition considerations in the National Policy on Food and Nutrition (NPFN). Ukegbu, an Associate Professor at the university, stated that suchContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Legal experts and stakeholders have advocated increased Intellectual Property (IP) awareness to prevent copyright infringements, ensuring Nigerian creatives receive due recognition and rewards for their work. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the stakeholders made the call at a one-day capacity building programme on IPContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The President of the African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, says strong political commitment, ministerial collaboration, and institutional support are vital for the success of SAPZ project. Adesina spoke during the groundbreaking of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) project in Kaduna State on Tuesday. He notedContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government says the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ), is a strategic milestone in its plan to industrialise Nigeria’s agriculture sector and create sustainable jobs across the country. Vice-President Kashim Shettima said this while performing the ground-breaking for the construction of Phase 1 of the SAPZContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo The race for the Nigerian Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six qualification playoffs has intensified with Match-day 11 actions to commence on Wednesday April 9. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a total of eight matches will be played in various stadia across theContinue Reading
