By Gabriel Agbeja The Federal Government says African countries must adopt unified business laws to enhance investment and promote greater economic integration.l Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja, at the opening of the 17th International Maritime Seminar for Judges. “IfContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senate has called for improved budgetary provision for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The upper chamber said that the N22.40 billion for the commission’s 2024 budget was inadequate given the important role the commission plays in the nation’s prosperity. The Chairman of the Senate CommitteeContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Federal Government on Tuesday distributed 2,416 bags of various grains as palliative to vulnerable residents of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). Speaking at the ceremony in Apo Town Hall, AMAC Chairman, Mr Christopher Maikalangu, emphasised that the provided food items were strictly for vulnerable residents acrossContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu says the entertainment industry deserves more attention and recognition as it rekindles history and equips the younger generation with the knowledge of past events. The President, who spoke at a stage production held in honour of his late mother, Hajiya Abibatu Mogaji, said theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Air Force Officers Wives Association (NAFOWA) has trained wives of officers and airmen numbering 125 in different skills in agriculture from its Skills Acquisition and Vocational Training Programme. The President of NAFOWA, Dr Rakiya Abubakar, during the graduation of the beneficiaries on Tuesday, saidContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has expressed support for Nigeria’s bid for re-election into the FIFA Council. Mr Amaju Pinnick, two-term President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), is seeking re-election into the Council. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, said inContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has tasked the Presidential Committee on Implementation of Livestock Reforms to address obstacles to agricultural productivity. The president inaugurated the committee on Tuesday in Abuja and appointed former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, as Co-Chairman of the Committee.Continue Reading
By Francis Onyeukwu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The rich cultural features of the annual Okorosha Izombe cultural festival in Imo — eastern part of the country — qualify it for recognition as a fundamental cultural heritage that can boost tourism sector, culture enthusiasts have observed. The culture has twoContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The U.S. Embassy in Abuja has honored Dr Mairo Mandara, an Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Public Health Physician as the Matron of the Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni Association of Nigeria (MWFAAN). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mandara was given the award for her contributions to youthContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, is working towards sustainable agricultural practices and food system alignments to minimise forest destruction and biodiversity loss. Ngelale, who stated this in Abuja on Tuesday, added that several meetings had been held with critical partners and stakeholders towardsContinue Reading
