Jega advocates good democratic governance for economic growth

By Rukayat Moisemhe Prof. Attahiru Jega, former Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has called for the nurturing and entrenchment of good democratic governance to catalyse economic recovery. This, he said, would help achieve public goals beneficial to the citizens and place Nigeria on a sustainable trajectory of people-oriented development.Continue Reading

Stakeholders harp on harnessing Nigerian’s non-oil export for economic dev’t

By Lucy Ogalue Some stakeholders have urged Nigerians to leverage available opportunities to increase non-oil exports for economic growth and development. The Stakeholders spoke at the Nigerian Exporters Hub (NEXHUB) Abuja Export Conference 2024 in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme of the conference wasContinue Reading

FG to harness Kogi’s natural resources for sustainable dev’t  

By Emmanuella Anokam The Federal Government has pledged to partner with the Kogi government to harness its natural resources for sustainable economic development. Sen. Heineken Lokpobri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), stated this on Thursday in Abuja when Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi, paid him a courtesy visit.Continue Reading

Nigeria to integrate hand hygiene practices into national development plans

By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government on Tuesday announced plans to incorporate hand hygiene into Nigeria’s national response and long-term development strategies. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, said this during the 2024 Global Handwashing Day event in Abuja, themed ‘Why Are Clean Hands Still Important?’Continue Reading