Thousands of mourners briefly stormed Nairobi’s international airport on Thursday to receive Raila Odinga’s body. The crowd interrupted a ceremony for the body of veteran opposition leader Odinga, flooding nearby roads and trying to breach parliament. Odinga, a major figure for decades in Kenyan politics who was once a politicalContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) says it will unveil the Afritropic Greenhouse Farms by December to ensure year-round availability of fresh, hygienic vegetables for residents of the FCT and neighbouring states. The Executive Secretary of NALDA, Mr Cornelius Adebayo, made this known during an inspection ofContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The United States says the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank should support its efforts to secure a more balanced, prosperous, and stable global economy. The U.S Secretary of the Treasury, Scott Bessent, said this on Thursday in Washington, on the sidelines of the ongoingContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The World Bank says economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa has maintained momentum amid heightened global policy uncertainty. The World Bank made this known in the October edition of Africa’s Pulse reports, biannual analysis of economic trends across Sub-Saharan Africa. It said that following a trough in 2023,Continue Reading
By Nana Musa/Kadiri Abdulrahman The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured foreign investors that the government will continue to advance reforms and unlock opportunities for sustainable investment and growth. CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso, gave the assurance in Washington, while addressing investors at the Nigeria Investors Forum held on theContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has urged the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) to report science accurately to support Africa’s drive for a food secure and climate resilience future. Dr Canisius Kanangire, Executive Director of AATF, gave the advice at the opening ceremony of IFAJContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN), Lagos State Chapter, says it is gearing up to explore fresh governance models that reflect the changing realities of today’s business environment. Chairperson of the chapter, Ms Efosa Ewere, said thisContinue Reading
By Ibukun Emiola, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) At West Africa’s busiest border crossings, the stories are the same; weary drivers battling endless checkpoints, passengers recounting harassment, and officials overwhelmed by fake permits and mismatched documents. From touts collecting illegal fees at Seme to immigration officers struggling with manual records,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has extended warm birthday wishes to Sen. Ahmed Wadada (APC Nasarawa-West), praising his legislative accomplishments and commitment to national service. The tribute was conveyed in a statement issued by Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday in Abuja. Tinubu lauded Wadada’sContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Popular comedian and wellness advocate Anita Asuoha, popularly known as Real Warri Pikin, has become brand ambassador for Purna Gummies, a leading supplement and nutritional support brand. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ace artiste was unveiled at an official ceremony on Wednesday inContinue Reading
