By Sarafina Christopher, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) On the rugged edges of the Tibetan Plateau in Qinghai Province lies Deji village, once a community where poverty seemed permanent. Once upon a time, harsh winters, scarce farmlands, and limited access to education and healthcare made survival in the enclaveContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) says its marketplace for ACReSAL project recorded and delivered huge investment through land restoration. Dr Joy Agene, Senior Environmental Specialist, World Bank and Task Team Leader, ACReSAL, said this at the ACReSAL Marketplace showcase in Abuja on Tuesday. According toContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Busayo Onijala-Omole, a Senior Correspondent with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has been honoured with the China-Nigeria Friendship Youth Contribution Award in Lagos. The award was presented by Ms Yan Yuqing, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China inContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe Nigeria’s foremost female talking drummer, Aralola Olumuyiwa, has urged Nigerians, particularly the media and cultural stakeholders, to amplify Nigeria’s heritage for future generations. Ara made the call at the Cultural Day event of the 2025 Press Week of the Nigeria Union of Journalists,Continue Reading
By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe The Lagos Egbeda Lions Club has donated exercise books to pupils of Ore Ofe Nursery and Primary School, Agege, and State Primary School, Dopemu, as part of activities marking the World Literacy Day. Mrs Ijeoma Udeh, President, Lagos Egbeda Lions Club, District 404B3 Nigeria, saidContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe and Oluwatope Lawanson The Centre for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), University of Lagos (UNILAG), and Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) have launched the Association and Chamber Excellence (ACE) CertificationContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen Dr Christian Odo, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) expert, has said that the ECOWAS Parliament must deploy AI technology tools to enhance its legislative efficiency, transparency, as well as oversight functions. He stated this at the ECOWAS Parliament’s 2025 Second Extraordinary Session with the theme: “Harnessing Artificial IntelligenceContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has commended the private sector, development partners and other stakeholders for their commitment to invest in reducing post-harvest losses in Nigeria’s food system. Mr Mohammed Ibrahim, Executive Secretary of NADF, made this known during an interactive session with newsmen on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Daniel Obaje Dr Afiz Ogun, Director-General of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), says Nigerian artisans are vital to national development and must be supported to fully contribute to economic growth. Ogun said this at a national exhibition and fair of artisans and technicians in Abuja, where he noted thatContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Gates Foundation has pledged 912 million dollars over the next three years to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. The foundation urged governments to take crucial decisions that could affect the lives of millions of people. Continue Reading
