By Rukayat Moisemhe The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called for deeper collaboration across the textile and leather value chain to drive revival and competitiveness. Mr Segun Ajayi-Kadri, Director-General of MAN, made the call at the Textile, Wearing Apparel, Carpet, Leather and Footwear Sectoral Group AGM on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Dr Ekperikpe Ekpo, says Nigeria and Africa must pursue energy transition based on national realities. Ekpo said this on Wednesday during a ministerial panel session on “Global Shifts: Navigating an Era of Diverging Priorities” at the ongoing 2025 AbuContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Former Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has called for a paradigm shift in Africa’s development strategy, urging governments and institutions to place social justice at the centre of economic growth. Osinbajo made the call at the Ford Foundation Office for West AfricaContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) has hailed the decision of a High Court in Gauteng, Johannesburg, which prohibited an anti-migrant group, Operation Dudula, from unlawful activities against foreign nationals. The union in a statement issued by its Secretary, Akindele Olunloyo, and President, Smart Nwobi, described theContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senate has approved a bill prescribing up to 14 years imprisonment for educators convicted of sexually harassment of students in tertiary institutions. The move comes amid recurring reports of lecturers coercing students for grades, admission advantages and other academic favours. The bill titled Sexual Harassment ofContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah Lawmakers have called for stronger legislative synergy with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to boost Nigeria’s capacity for effective emergency management. Sen. Kaka Lawan, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Special Duties, made the call on Wednesday at a NEMA legislative retreat in Abuja. The retreatContinue Reading
By Florence Onuegbu The Lagos State Government, through its Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), has trained over 10,000 safeguarding officers across schools and institutions. The Executive Secretary, DSVA, Mrs Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, said this at the One-Day Policy Review of the Lagos State Safeguarding and Child Protection Programme (SCPP) onContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) has appealed to the Federal Government to clear outstanding payments for contracts executed by its members in 2024. The association said that prolonged delay in payment had plunged many of its members into financial distress, with some reportedly sufferingContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Federal Government has successfully priced 2.35 billion dollars in Eurobonds maturing in 2036 (Long 10-year) and 2046 (Long 20-year) in the international capital market. According to a statement issued by the Debt Management Office (DMO), 1.25 billion dollars and 1.10 billion dollars of the Eurobonds areContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Federal Government says all religions and ethic groups in the country are targets and have been victims of terrorism. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, stated this at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja. According to Idris, the government and peopleContinue Reading
