By Rukayat Moisemhe Nigeria has secured the right to host the fifth edition of the biannual Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in 2027, with a pledge to accelerate and transform intra-African trade and investment. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, affirmed Nigeria’s pride at the development duringContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The African Girl Guide (AGG) has urged for increased investment in young women’s leadership, saying mentorship, strategic support and opportunities are crucial to raising confident and ethical future female leaders. Dr Jindu Elueze, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the AGG, made the remark while marking theContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has urged women entrepreneurs to tap into global markets, saying their active participation is crucial to accelerating Nigeria’s non-oil export growth. Mrs Nonye Ayeni, Executive Director of the NEPC, made the remark at the Women-led Export Business in Nigeria, “Her ShowcaseContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government says the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project will play a critical role in boosting irrigation, integrating reliable power solutions and strengthening national food security. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, said this at the second meeting ofContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Dame Julie Donli, Executive Chairman of the Roost Foundation, has called for collective action to eliminate gender bias and harmful practices against women and girls. Donli made the call on Tuesday in Abuja to mark the 2026 celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD), observed globally on MarchContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says it is prioritising local production of diagnostic equipment and technologies to strengthen Nigeria’s health security and reduce dependence on global supply chains. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, said this at the opening of a three-day NationalContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has directed the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi) to deploy about 100,000 vehicle conversion kits nationwide. The directive is aimed at expanding access to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a cheaper and cleaner alternative to petrol. The Executive Chairman of PCNGi, Mr IsmaelContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the upgrade of all second-class chiefs to first-class and third-class chiefs to second-class, in the FCT Council of Chiefs. Wike announced the approval in Abaji on Tuesday, during his visit to the area to thank theContinue Reading
The Nigerian Army has sought deeper military collaboration with South Africa to strengthen operational capacity in counter-terrorism, aviation training and other critical security operationsContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Nigeria Ministers’ Wives Forum has officially handed over a newly renovated theatre, doctors’ call rooms and toilets at Zuba General Hospital. The forum also distributed food items to more than 300 women in the spirit of Lent and Ramadan, and donated hospital equipment, bedsheets and blanketsContinue Reading
