By Rukayat Moisemhe and Taiye Olayemi HBM Nigeria Plc has assured customers, shareholders and other stakeholders that its transition from Lafarge Africa Plc to HBM Nigeria Plc will not affect its product brands, quality, shareholder value or commitment to sustainable development. The Chief Executive Officer of HBM Nigeria Plc, MrContinue Reading
Egypt has achieved notable progress in the development of its agricultural sector, with advances in production, exports and modern farming practices. This is according to Khaled Gad, spokesperson for the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, as reported by TV BRICS, a partner of NAN. He said the sector hasContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Grandma Rose, a retired school principal, suddenly began acting unlike herself. Her behaviour shifted in ways no one could ignore, marking the quiet beginning of a lifetime struggle. Her condition kept degenerating over months, characterised by uncoordinated utterances, mixing up words and people, and a steadilyContinue Reading
A professor at the BRICS Research Institute in Pretoria, South Africa, Phokela Maponya, has called for greater exchange of agricultural knowledge among BRICS countries to strengthen farmers’ resilience to climate change. Maponya said effective support for farmers should be anchored on scientific research, including laboratory and field studies as wellContinue Reading
By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani The Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN) has applauded President Bola Tinubu for appointing Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s UN Ambassador, saying the decision has already yielded significant diplomatic dividends. Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the UN (middle) flanked by Amb.Continue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The People’s Republic of China has assured African countries of the full implementation of the outcomes of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Beijing Summit before the next ministerial meeting. The country also reaffirmed that Africa remained an equal partner in the cooperation framework. MrContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher China has upgraded its “Green Channel” policy to fast-track the clearance of African agricultural products, particularly fresh produce. This is part of measures aimed at expanding agricultural trade and improving market access for African exporters. Mr Shuai Guipeng, Deputy Director, FOCAC Office, China’s Ministry ofContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The City Boy Movement (CBM) has urged members to intensify grassroots mobilisation, targeting 10 million youth votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. The call came on Monday during the opening dinner of the 2026 CBM National Retreat at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. TheContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen collaboration with the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, to enhance disaster risk management, research, capacity building and institutional resilience in the country. Director-General of the agency, Mrs Zubaida Umar, gave the assurance on Monday, whileContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Dr Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has called for the adoption of sector-based procurement to improve public service delivery and ensure better value for public spending. Adedokun made the call on Monday in Abuja at the unveiling of the National Guidelines for Public ProcurementContinue Reading
