By Lucy Ogalue Some experts say that the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will considerably increase African trade without adding significant pressure on climate change if fully implemented. The experts said this while presenting their research findings on “AfCFTA and Industrialisation in Africa” at the ongoing African Economic ConferenceContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Gboko City Chiefs on Friday defeated Mak Town Flyers basketball club to emerge champions of the 2023 Sam Oguche/Bullet Energy Drink Invitational Tournament at the Mo Arena in Abuja. Both Gboko City Chiefs and Mark Town basketball club reached the final having defeated FCT Hard Rockers 87-100Continue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) in collaboration with International Organisation on Migration (IOM), is seeking stakeholders to review migration policy to fit current realities. The Federal Commissioner NCFRMI, Alhaji Tijani Ahmed, disclosed this at the fourth quarterly meeting of the TechnicalContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu The National Mathematical Centre (NMC) has trained 20 postgraduate students and researchers in “Dynamical Systems” to enhance their understanding of mathematical concept for the growth of the society. The Coordinator, Mathematics Programme of the Centre, Prof. James Ajie, said this at the closing ceremony of a twoContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Executive Committee of the FCT Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), has called on corporate organisations to partner the association in hosting its 2023 Annual Week slated for Nov. 25. The Secretary of the Organising Committee, Ayodeji Makinde said this in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Joint Tax Board (JTB) Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Society says it has intensified efforts to increase tax revenue to meet up with government’s obligations. President of the society, Mr Collins Umenwosu, disclosed this at the maiden Annual Award and Dinner of the society in Abuja. Umenwosu recalledContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called on Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) across the country to engage in a robust anti-corruption campaigns at the grassroots. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, that Olukoyede made theContinue Reading
By Joshua Oladipo The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has condemned the removal of the Chief Judge of Osun, Justice Adepele Ojo, by Gov. Ademola Adeleke. The NBA said in a statement issued on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Akorede Lawal, that it will not recognise Justice Olayinka Afolabi,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan-Enoh has expressed concern following the Super Eagles’ draw against the Crocodiles of Lesotho on Thursday in Uyo. The minister made the remark in a statement released on Friday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze/Lydia Ngwakwe The Nigeria Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME) in partnership with the MTN MoMo has introduced a mobile money platform for start-ups and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to grow their businesses. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the product was unveiledContinue Reading
