By Lizzy Okoji Mr Aderemi Ajibewa, a former top official of the ECOWAS Commission has urged member states to implement the bloc’s protocols of sustainable peace, democracy, and good governance in the sub-region. Ajibewa, a former director of political affairs at the commission, gave the advice in Monrovia on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Ikenna Uwadileke The African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) on Thursday in St Petersburg, Russia, announced a credit limit of 3 billion dollars to support African investors willing to exploit the opportunities in Russia. The President and Chairman Board of Directors of Afreximbank, Dr Benedict Oramah said this at the openingContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam Russian President, Vladimir Putin, says Russia will supply 50,000 tons of grains to some African countries in the next three months in its bid to ensure food security. Putin said this on Thursday while declaring the Second Russia–Africa Summit and Economic and Humanitarian Forum 2023 open inContinue Reading
By Ikenna Uwadileke The 2nd Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Summit opened in St. Petersburg on Thursday with Russia seeking to diversify its cooperation in terms of long-term development with Nigeria, Africa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event taking place at Expoforum was declared open by theContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola Nigeria and South Africa have reiterated their commitment to tackle the menace of cybercrimes, money laundering and other economic and financial crimes. The Acting-Chairman of EFCC, Abdulkarim Chukkol, made this known on Wednesday in Abuja, when a senior delegation from the Directorate of Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) ofContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa, says his leadership concept will be hinged on three pillars, which include being people-centric, prioritising troops’ welfare while deepening jointness and interagency collaboration. Musa said this in a statement titled, “Leadership Concept of the Chief ofContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Debt Management Office on Thursday in Uyo sensitised Akwa Ibom investors on the investment opportunities existing in FGN Securities. The Director-General of DMO, Ms Patience Oniha, in her remarks said that the FGN Securities were safe, secured and risk free for investors. Oniha, who was representedContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The National Social Protection Forum (NSPF) has described the National Social Register (NSR) as a valuable asset to addressing poverty and vulnerability among Nigeria’s population. The National Coordinator of the forum, Dr Taiwo Benson, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
By Okon Okon The Federal Government has unveiled the new Public Service Rules for immediate implementation in the service. The unveiling was done by Mr Olawale Edun, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on monetary policies, at a public service lecture, as part of the activities to mark the 2023Continue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senator representing Nasarawa South, Mohammed Onawo says he is sponsoring a bill to tackle alleged illegal mining by foreigners in the country. Onawo (PDP-Nasarawa) said this on Thursday in Abuja while speaking with newsmen on his agenda for his zone. The lawmaker said that the billContinue Reading
