By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government says English Language and Mathematics remain compulsory subjects for all students at the O’Level. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Sunday by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo. Boriowo said theContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged stockbrokers to uphold the highest level of professionalism and ethical conduct to ensure a fair and transparent market. The Director-General of SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, said this in a notice to stockbrokers in Abuja on Sunday. Agama said upholdingContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed Nigeria’s former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, to lead its Election Observation Mission to the upcoming presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire. ECOWAS Secretariat announced this in statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Abuja. The electionContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Team Nigeria’s men’s and women’s hockey teams returned home on Sunday after representing the country at the African Hockey Cup of Nations in Ismailia, Egypt. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigerian teams gave spirited performances against Africa’s top sides, including South Africa, Ghana,Continue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Omar Assar and Hana Goda led Egypt’s squads to gold in both the men’s and women’s team events at the eight-day tournament. To retain their crown, Egypt’s women’s team defeated Uganda 3-0 in the final, while the men’s team overcame Algeria after edging Nigeria in the semifinals.Continue Reading
By Kayode Adebiyi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) One of the biggest challenges faced by African countries in global trade is that Africa does not sufficiently trade within itself. Intra-African trade and investment are generally lower when compared to other major continental or regional blocs like Europe, Asia, and theContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The League of Women Voters of Nigeria (NILOWV) has conferred awards on notable Nigerians for championing gender inclusion, supporting the reserved seat bill and increased women’s political participation in Nigeria. Speaking at a dinner and award night in Abuja, Mrs Irene Awuna-Ikyegh, President, NILOWV, said the awardsContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye Some trade experts have called for a harmonised simplified, low cost and time limited incentives to encourage micro businesses to formalise or register their ventures. The experts said this in the MoniePoint Informal Economy Report, 2025, unveiled in Abuja. Foyinsolami Akinjayeju, the Chief Executive Officer of EnhancingContinue Reading
By Aminu Garko The 2025 edition of the Kano Indigenous Languages of Africa Film Market and Festival (KILAF) has received a record 616 film submissions from 77 countries. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the festival is scheduled to hold from Nov. 6 to Nov. 8, 2025, withContinue Reading
By Olaitan Idris The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to host the 2025 International Climate Change Summit, focusing on blue economy and coastal resilience. The summit, scheduled to hold from Nov. 6 to 7 at the Lagos Continental Hotel, will bring together global leaders, investors, climate scientists, andContinue Reading
