By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Development Committee of the IMF/World Bank Group says the global economy is undergoing a profound transformation and facing elevated uncertainty, bringing challenges. Ms Elisabeth Svantesson, the Chair of the committee said this in a statement on Friday in Washington. Svantesson, who is also Sweden’s Minister forContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Massad Boulos, a senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump on Arab and African affairs, has dismissed the claim of a Christian genocide, stating that Boko Haram has killed more Muslims in its attacks. Boulos made the remarks in an interview on Friday, following a meeting withContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The World Bank says AgriConnect, its flagship initiative to boost agriculture, will assist smallholder farmers move from subsistence to surplus. President of the World Bank Group, Ajay Banga, said this on Friday in Washington, during the plenary of the annual meetings of the group. Banga noted thatContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo A former INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, has called for a transformative, value-driven leadership that prioritises national interest over personal gains in order to put Nigeria in its rightful place in the comity of nations. Jega made the call at the presentation of a book entitled: “TransformativeContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Founder, Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM), Dr Isaac Balami, says the establishment of the institution is a deliberate response to the critical skill gap in Nigeria’s and Africa’s aviation industry. Balami, who spoke at the official unveiling of the university in Abuja, saidContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu Mrs Akon Oduyebo, Zonal Coordinator of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), 4 Brigade Chapter, Benin, says the war against cancer can be won if Nigerians adopt a culture of regular medical screening. Mrs Oduyebo stated this on Friday during an event to commemorate the 2025Continue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Government Secondary School (GSS) Wuse Zone 3 has emerged overall winner at the 2025 edition of the Vocational Festival, a talent hunt fiesta that features Secondary Schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). GSS Wuse edged others to emerge best winner at the grand finale of theContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Centre for School Health Education and Environmental Hygiene (CSHEEH) on Friday marked the 2025 Global Handwashing Day in Kuje, Abuja. The event, which held at Peace International Ambassador School featured community sensitisation, health talks, and the recognition of local hygiene heroes. CSHEEH Executive Director, Dr FolasadeContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Nigeria’s Super Falcons have announced a 21-player squad for their two-legged showdown against Bénin Republic for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers. The 2026 WAFCON to be hosted in Morocco, also doubles as Africa’s qualifying tournament for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup inContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Nottingham Forest’s embattled manager Ange Postecoglou defended his early tenure on Friday, insisting that patience will be rewarded with silverware. The under-pressure Australian has overseen a dismal start since replacing Nuno Espirito Santo in September. Forest is winless in seven games and plummeting from fifth to 17thContinue Reading
