By Grace Alegba Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Wednesday harped on the importance of collaboration and quality assurance towards global integration of indigenous designs into construction, infrastructure, tourism and other sectors. Sanwo-Olu highlighted this at the opening of the Ecobank Build and DesignContinue Reading
By Petpetua Onuegbu Mrs Abisayo Busari-Akinnadeju, the Founder of Accelerating Business Access (ABA) project, says the project will unlock entrepreneurial potential and solve the human development crisis in the informal sector. Busari-Akinnadeju said this in Abuja during a news conference and the unveiling of the Accelerating Business Access (ABA) forContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has honoured one of its staff Dr Mercy Diebiru-Ojo, for emerging the 2025 Africa Food Prize Laureate, for her groundbreaking work in cassava and yam seed systems. Diebiru-Ojo, a scientist, adopted the Semi-Autotrophic Hydroponics (SAH) technology. Dr Simeon Ehui, Director-General ofContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe/Oluwatope Lawanson The Centre for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) has launched its Africa Hub in Lagos to amplify private-sector leadership as a driver of democratic resilience and inclusive growth. Mr Andrew Wilson, CIPE’s Global Executive Director,Continue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has celebrated its 95th National Day and expressed satisfaction with its remarkable growth in the bilateral ties with Nigeria. The Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Abuja commemorated the Day on Thursday in Abuja. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Saad Almarri, the ChargeContinue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze Experts in the Nigerian insurance industry have called on practitioners to embrace technology and innovate products, to deepen market penetration and build consumer trust. The call was made during a panel discussion at the Insurance Meets Tech (IMT) 4.0 and Insurance Redefine Summit in LagosContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Defence College Officers’ Wives Association (NDCOWA) has called on widows of fallen military personnel to look beyond grief and embrace resilience as they rebuild their lives. The Coordinator of NDCOWA, Mrs Isabella Okosun, made the call at an engagement with widows tagged, “NDCOWA Celebrates WithContinue Reading
PIA By Emmanuella Anokam An Expert, Mr Ben Ekori has cautioned the sponsors of the proposed amendment of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), saying the proposed provision would reintroduce uncertainty, counter production and present grave legal implications for Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigerians have raisedContinue Reading
Reforms By Dorcas Jonah The Hope Alive Initiative, an NGO, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, attributing Nigeria’s recent robust economic growth to these initiatives. The group gave the commendation in a statement by its Director of Press, Ernest Omoarelojie, on Wednesday in Abuja. Omoarelojie cited from the NationalContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, to begin engagement with Ogoni communities, NNPCL, and stakeholders to finalise restarting oil operations. The President stated this on Wednesday, at the Presidential Villa while receiving the report of the Ogoni Consultations Committee.Continue Reading
