By Adeyemi Adeleye The Akinjide Adeosun Foundation (AAF) has underscored the need for sustained interventions in zero hunger, good health and well-being, and quality education in Nigeria. The Founder and Chairman of the AAF, Mr Akinjide Adeosun, made the remark on Tuesday in Lagos ahead of the foundation’s decadeContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Abuja Prosperity and Investment Laboratory (APIL) says it has unveiled a platform aimed at transforming how investment opportunities are structured and financed at the subnational level. The platform was unveiled at a high-level multi-stakeholder policy roundtable at the World Trade Center in Abuja. The roundtable wasContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria has announced the signing of a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kwara’s Ilorin Innovation Hub, a tech centre, to develop the state’s technology sector. A statement by the U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria, on Thursday in Abuja, said the development markedContinue Reading
Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Ablakwa has urged Ghanaian nationals in South Africa to remain calm, reaffirming the government’s commitment to protecting its citizens both at home and abroad. The call by the foreign minister came after a viral video surfaced on social media showing a South African woman leading aContinue Reading
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has pledged support for a seamless hosting of the All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Victor Okoye Say it Loud Africa on Thursday announced plans to host the Artisan Summit and Expo (TASE) 2026, aimed at addressing challenges limiting artisans’ growth through empowerment, profitability and financial inclusion. The initiative is designed to bring together artisans and stakeholders from the public and private sectors toContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) has partnered with Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) to advance research, policy dialogue and capacity building in the financial services sector. Dr Bennett Eze, Head, Research and Development, CIS, in a statement on Wednesday, said, “the collaboration was designed to addressContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal The Federal Government says it has intensified efforts to control tsetse flies in livestock producing communities as part of measures to improve cattle health and productivity. Mr Gilbert Okoro, Team Lead, Federal Ministry of Livestock Development (FMLD), stated this on Wednesday while conducting Tsetse flyContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EVs) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with financing partners to ease CNG vehicle conversion financing and cut transport costs. Mr Ismaeel Ahmed, Executive Chairman, Pi-CNG & EV said on Wednesday in Abuja atContinue Reading
By Ramatu Garba Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday inaugurated a multi-grain processing facility established by Afcott Grains Ltd in Kano. Afcott Grains Ltd is a subsidiary of the Kewalram Chanrai Group. Shettima said the project underscored Nigeria’s resolve to boost value addition, enhance productivity and strengthen the agricultural value chain.Continue Reading
