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
By Philip Yatai and Uche Bibilari The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says that President Bola Tinubu’s purposeful and servant-oriented leadership is setting Nigeria on the path for sustainable growth and inclusive development. Wike said this in Abuja on Tuesday, at the 2026 Annual Distinguished Personality LectureContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri A strategic policy and national development research organisation says Nigeria could tap into the projected 650 billion dollars global artificial intelligence (AI) expansion by strategically developing its coal reserves. The organisation, Galadiman Ruwa Centre for Strategic Leadership and Communication, raised concerns over the urgent need for policyContinue Reading
A diaspora group, under the auspices of the Plateau State Association, USA (PSA-USA), has expressed its support for Gov. Caleb Mutfwang’s commitment to investment growth and inclusive leadership. The National President of PSA-USA, Dr Barth Shepkong, made the call when he led members of the National Executive Committee (EXCO) andContinue Reading
Isemede identifies agriculture, solid minerals as $1trn growth drivers Mrs Ifeyinwa Omowole, Ag. Head of Lagos Operations, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) with Dr John Isemede, former Director-General of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), during a courtesy visit to the Lagos officeContinue Reading
