By Edith Tsokar The Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, has urged Nigerian universities to embrace academic entrepreneurship and innovation to produce graduates capable of driving the nation’s economic growth. Ribadu made the call at the International Conference on Academic Entrepreneurship, Knowledge and Technology TransferContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike and Oluwatope Lawanson The Federal Government and its international development partners have intensified efforts to strengthen Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a pathway to employment, economic growth and industrial development. The commitment was reaffirmed at the 2026 National TVET Conference held on Monday in Lagos. TheContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue An Economic Expert, Prof. Kevin Urama, says Nigeria can unlock substantial resources for development by leveraging pension funds, sovereign wealth assets and other domestic institutional investors. Urama, the African Development Bank (AfDB) Chief Economist and Vice President for the Economic Governance and Knowledge Management, said this inContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Board of the Society for Family Health has approved major leadership appointments following the inauguration of its new quasi-group operating model designed to strengthen healthcare delivery, innovation and sustainable institutional growth across Africa. The board disclosed this in a statement in Abuja, saying the appointments wouldContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government Girls’ College Bakori Old Girls Association (FEDGOBAOGA) has described entrepreneurship as a critical tool for solving societal challenges and driving economic growth. Its President, Abuja Chapter, Motunrayo Afolabi, said this on Friday at the opening ceremony of the association’s 3rd Entrepreneurship Fair ExhibitionContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Stakeholders recently converged in Abuja to explore pathways for harnessing Nigeria’s emerging marine and blue economy, a sector widely regarded as a critical frontier for sustainable growth and economic diversification. The gathering, tagged the Blue Economy Investment Summit, was organised by theContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Thousands of supporters gathered in Ilorin on Tuesday as Hon. Bashir Bolarinwa declared his 2027 Kwara governorship bid, drawing supporters from across Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that teeming supporters from Lagos, Abuja and other parts of Nigeria converged on the Kwara state capitalContinue Reading
By Polycarp Auta The Plateau government and the Federal Ministry of Arts, Tourism and Creative Economy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU), toward boosting tourism in Plateau. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), reports that Governor Caleb Mutfwang signed the document on behalf of the north-central state, while Hajia Hanatu Musawa,Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has reiterated its dedication to strengthening policy advocacy and driving sustainable economic growth across the country. Chief Emeka Obegolu, President of the ACCI, disclosed this at an Interactive Forum with its National Policy Fellows (NPF), on Thursday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Uche Bibilari The Vice-Chancellor, University of Abuja, Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, says research remains a critical driver of industrial development and national growth. Fawehinmi spoke at the 8th Undergraduate Research Day organised by the institution, now known as Yakubu Gowon University , through its Centre for Undergraduate Research on WednesdayContinue Reading
