By Joshua Olomu The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy (FMACTCE) Hannatu Musawa, says plans are underway to establish a Diaspora City in Nigeria to boost inbound tourism. The minister stated this when she inaugurated a committee to drive the Motherland 2025 Initiative on Friday in Abuja. MusawaContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has appealed for the repatriation of proceeds of crimes belonging to Nigeria, held by some countries of the world. Olukoyede made the appeal on Friday in Abuja during the handover of recovered proceeds of crimeContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi In commemoration of World Social Justice Day, ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has stressed the need for systemic reforms that prioritise climate justice and social equity. The organisation said the reforms are needed due to rising living costs, underfunded public services, and worsening food insecurity driving more people intoContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The race to lead the African Development Bank (AfDB) has officially begun with the release of the list of candidates vying for the prestigious role of president. In a statement, the AfDB announced that this followed a two-day meeting held at the bank’s headquarters in Abidjan, CôteContinue Reading
By Ibukun Emiola, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The recurring incidents of vandalism and attacks in schools have triggered concerns from stakeholders in Oyo State. The situation is also eliciting response from the Oyo State Government and relevant authorities. Mrs Omotoni Adedeji (not her real name),Continue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Nigeria’s target of 2.06million bpd crude oil production target in 2025, is achievable, the Minister of State for Petroleum, Heineken Lokpobori has said. Lokpobori said this on Thursday night in Abuja at the Nigeria Petroleum Industry Leadership Discourse, with theme: “Nigeria’s Oil Production Growth Roadmap Acceleration Imperatives’’Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that Nigeria’s national anthem is an “instruction manual of patriotism” for every Nigerian because of the values contained in it. Shettima stated this at the unveiling of a book titled, “In Brotherhood We Stand; The Nigerian National Anthem Beyond Melody”,Continue Reading
By Diana Omueza Mr Chukwuemeka Woke, the Director-General, National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), has restated the agency’s commitment to curbing oil spillage in the country. Woke said this on Thursday, during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the agency and F1 Consulting in Abuja. TheContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) says it is ready to work with the National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP) to strengthen performers’ rights protection under the Copyright Laws. Dr John Asein, Director-General of NCC, said this on Wednesday in LagosContinue Reading
Improvement The clinical condition of Pope Francis who is suffering from pneumonia has improved slightly, the Vatican said late Thursday. The 88-year-old pontiff also has no fever, a spokesman said. Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday last week. There is currently no indication when he might beContinue Reading
