By Vivian Emoni The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says it conducted 728 capacity-building programmes in 2025, impacting 96,221 participants across its 36 state and regional offices nationwide. Dr Nonye Ayeni, Executive Director of the council disclosed this during a news conference, on Non-oil Export Performance and the 2026 Outlook,Continue Reading
By Alex Enebeli A US-based foundation, Quantus Medical Foundation (QMF) has urged hospital management across the country, to always accept emergency cases in a bid to save lives. Founder of QMF, Dr Nnenna Ihekoromadu, made the call during the flag off of “WeCare Nigeria Initiative” at the University of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says it is targeting effective, sustained growth in non-oil exports in 2026, citing reforms, market expansion and strengthened exporter development initiatives. Mrs Nonye Ayeni, Executive Director of NEPC said this at a news conference on the 2025 Non-Oil Export Performance andContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Abuja, Jan. 19, 2026 (NAN) Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) has attributed the sharp decline in Basmati rice prices to the escalating civil unrest and widespread protests in Iran. IREF said this in a statement on Monday, adding that the situation had created uncertainty across trade channelsContinue Reading
Oslo, Jan. 20, 2026 (Xinhua/NAN) Norwegian Prime Minister, Jonas Store on Monday confirmed that he received a letter from the United State President, Donald Trump, dismissing any obligation to think purely of peace. Store said that Trump also reaffirmed his desire to control Greenland. He said that the letter hadContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Nigeria’s non-oil export value recorded 6.1 billion dollars in 2025, reflecting diversification, higher volumes, and expanding markets, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) said on Monday. Mrs Nonye Ayeni, Executive Director, NEPC, disclosed this at a news conference on the 2025 Non-Oil Export Performance and 2026 Outlook,Continue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the inauguration of Nigeria’s first House in Davos reflects renewed seriousness, readiness and resolve to shape global economic conversations. Shettima spoke on Monday at the formal opening of Nigeria House during the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. He described theContinue Reading
By Ifeanyi Olannye Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta, on Monday, commissioned the Uromi Junction Flyover Bridge in Agbor, Ika South LGA, for construction at the cost of N59.7 billion. In a speech at the ceremony, Oborevwori described the project as “a critical intervention aimed at improving road safety, preserving lives,Continue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says the National Spectrum Roadmap 2026–2030 will drive Nigeria’s digital future through transparency and predictable spectrum regulation. The Executive Vice Chairman, Dr Aminu Maida, disclosed this on Monday at a spectrum roadmap stakeholders’ consultation forum in Abuja. Maida said the initiative includesContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has declared a public health emergency over environmental diseases linked to greenhouse gas emissions nationwide. The council’s Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Yakubu Baba, confirmed this on Monday at a news conference in Abuja. Baba said the declaration alignedContinue Reading
