By Olawunmi Ashafa An Investment banking group, Afrinvest, has called for research-driven reforms to unlock Nigeria’s economic potential beyond the trillion-dollar gross domestic product milestone. Its Managing Director, Dr Ike Chioke, made call at the company’s 30th anniversary celebration and the unveiling of the 20th editionContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang Dr Uche Nwokwu, National Coordinator of the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) at the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has called for regular cancer screening to enable early detection and treatment. He gave the advice during a cancer awareness programme organised by the Health and GenderContinue Reading
News Analysis by Ismail Abdulaziz, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In a region where misinformation and scepticism often undermine outbreak responses, experts say media collaboration could be the game-changer in driving public acceptance of medical innovations across West Africa. From COVID-19 vaccines to ongoing efforts against Ebola, Lassa fever, MpoxContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal The Federal government has reiterated its commitment to restore dignity, expand opportunities and ensure that women in the country thrive. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, stated this on Tuesday during a working visit to Ogun and a brief stop-over at SexualContinue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli The Federal Government says it has spent N2.086 billion through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) for students of higher institutions across the North-West. Alhaji Mukhtar Lawal-Tsagem, Director, National Orientation Agency, Katsina State Directorate, disclosed this in Katsina on Tuesday, while highlighting the achievement of PresidentContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the recent temporary ban of raw shea exports by President Bola Tinubu, is to position the country as a global leader in the shea economy. Idris said this at the 20th Institute of Chartered Accountants ofContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Chartered Institute of Treasury Management (CITM) has commended the Federal Government for projecting a revenue surplus in 2025. Mr Olumide Adedoyin, Registrar of CITM, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, saying the surplus was an opportunity to finance development without resorting to additionalContinue Reading
By Celine-Damilola Oyewole/ Joan Nwagwu Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has urged scholarship beneficiaries to develop skills beyond classrooms, urging that academic excellence must be complemented with practical knowledge for national development. She gave the advice during the National Scholarship Programme (NASP) Tertiary Education: Mid-Term Assessment and Interactive SessionContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, has urged organisations to harness emerging technologies to drive Nigeria’s national aspirations. He made the call on Monday at the Nigerian Institute of Management Chartered (NIM) annual conference, with the theme ‘Leveraging Emerging Technologies to DriveContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), in collaboration with key stakeholders, has intensified efforts to establish an effective regulatory and incentive framework for sustainable livestock development in Nigeria. Dr Sanusi Abubakar, National Project Coordinator (NPC) of L-PRES, said this at a two-day workshop titled “EnhancingContinue Reading
