By Busayo Onijala China’s relationship with Africa is entering a new phase driven by sustainability, innovation, mutual respect, and long-term strategic cooperation, says the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA). NIIA Director-General, Prof. Eghosa Osaghae, said the partnership was shifting from basic infrastructure financing to a broader model centred onContinue Reading
As the global economy faces continuous threat of fragmentation, African leaders have been advised to use the opportunity to their advantage by pursuing strategic autonomy to survive. Making the call in a statement, Caroline Lucas, a director from TEXEM UK, the United Kingdom based leadership development organisation, said on www.texem.co.ukContinue Reading
By Obinna Unaeze The Inspector General (IG) of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed officers and men deployed in Anambra for Saturday’s Governorship Election to be neutral while discharging their duties. Egbetokun gave the directive during a meeting with the personnel, on Monday, in Awka. He said that the neutrality byContinue Reading
By Okon Okon President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of five new Permanent Secretaries to fill existing vacancies in the Federal Civil Service. Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), made the announcement in a statement issued by Mrs Eno Olotu, Director, Information andContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi ActionAid Nigeria has urged the National Council on Agriculture and Food Security to prioritise investment in key agricultural areas capable of reducing poverty, eradicating hunger, and promoting economic growth. Mr Azubike Nwokoye, Food Systems Specialist at ActionAid Nigeria, made the call on Monday at the 47th RegularContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker The International Press Centre (IPC), on Monday, urged stakeholders to “reappraise” and “recommit” to safeguarding electoral integrity, Mr Lanre Arogundade, Executive Director of the IPC, made the call in his remarks at the presentation of the media-led multi-stakeholder dialogue report on “Rebuilding Electoral Trust” ahead of theContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo Experts have called on Nigerian lawyers to uphold the highest professional standards while providing pro bono legal services to ensure effective access to justice for vulnerable citizens. They spoke on Monday in Abuja at the 2025 law and humanity summit organised by Public and Private Development CentreContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu A Japanese agency in Nigeria, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has trained some farmers in Aquaponics, a technology that combines fish and vegetable production in a single system. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training, held on Monday, at the Oyo State Agribusiness DevelopmentContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The new President of the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), Mrs Mernan Oluyede, has pledged to prioritise family welfare, support for widows, and empowerment initiatives across military and police communities nationwide. Oluyede made the pledge while taking over leadership from her predecessor, Mrs Oghogho Musa,Continue Reading
By Adewale Owoade Hundreds of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection was facilitated by Rep. Aderemi Oseni, the lawmaker representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, through hisContinue Reading
