By Jessica Dogo The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, says Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will increase from 14.19 per cent to 21 per cent by 2030. Tijani said this at the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill Stakeholders’ Engagement on Thursday in Abuja. TijaniContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil will unlock economic opportunities and elevate Nigeria’s voice globally on behalf of Africa. The minister stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelinesContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has pledged to fast-track Nigeria’s development through technology and food security, aligning with the success models of emerging economies like Brazil. Speaking during a Tuesday evening meeting with Nigerians in the Diaspora in Brazil, Tinubu emphasised his administration’s commitment to transformation throughContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Federal Government has charged the newly constituted Boards and Managing Directors of the South West, South-South and North Central Development Commissions to ensure prudence in executing projects. The Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, gave the charge at the inauguration of the boards and Managing DirectorsContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State, says President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil could unlock over 30 billion dollars in investments across key sectors of Nigeria’s economy. Speaking to journalists in Brasília, Sani said the Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed during the visit, particularly in agriculture,Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has raised concerns over Nigeria’s “triple burden” of malnutrition, comprising undernutrition, overnutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies, also known as “hidden hunger.” The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Ms. Daju Kachollom, made this known on Thursday in Abuja at the NigeriaContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Federal Government says plans are ongoing to ensure the processing time for Nigerian passports does not exceed a week after submission of application. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, gave the assurance during the ministry’s mid-tenure performance retreat on Thursday in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo said theContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Nigeria, Republic of Benin and Cameroon have reaffirmed commitment to strengthen trading mechanisms and boost economic growth across their borders. Amb. Nura Rimi, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, stated this at a Technical Workshop on “Support to Trade Cooperation among Nigeria, Republic of BeninContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has graduated seven of its staff trained under the Nigeria Ginger Sustainability Project (2021–2025). It is aimed at strengthening resilience and competitiveness in the country’s ginger industry. Dr Nonye Ayeni, Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer, NEPC, stated this on Wednesday in AbujaContinue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo The arraignment of Omoyele Sowore and Sahara Reporters in the Federal High Court in Abuja, could not proceed due to the absence of the second suspect, Sahara Reporters. The case, which involves newly filed charges of forgery, defamation, and alleged incitement to mutiny, was slated for arraignmentContinue Reading
