By Habibu Harisu Traditional rulers and residents of border communities in Sokoto and Kebbi states have refuted claims by Nigerien leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, that Nigeria is host to French military base and training camps. Correspondents of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) who visited border communities in the states onContinue Reading
By Mufutau Ojo Nigeria has rejected allegations made in a viral video by the military leader of Niger Republic, Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, claiming collusion between Nigeria and France to destabilise his country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said in a statement in Abuja on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Ibukun Emiola, News Agency of Nigeria A mother of three, Mrs Asake Ayinde, who lives at Oridagogo, Odo-Ona Kekere, a suburb area in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State can’t use WhatsApp, a social media platform effectively when she is at home as a content creator. Continue Reading
By Mark Longyen The Bulgarian Government and the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, are partnering to enhance cultural ties through the teaching of Bulgaria’s folklore dances in the institution. The Bulgarian Embassy in a statement in Abuja on Saturday said a solid relationship had been built by Bulgaria andContinue Reading
By Ibukun Emiola (News Agency of Nigeria) A father of two and an artisan, Mr Sola Famakinwa, lamented how the recent poor banking services in Nigeria have negatively affected his business, leading to untold losses. Famakinwa is one of many Nigerians who have been frustrated and deprivedContinue Reading
By Kamal Tayo Oropo The Bank of Industry (BoI) has secured a 50 million dollars loan portfolio from the African Guarantee Fund (AGF). This is in a bid to empower women entrepreneurs and drive economic growth in Nigeria. This innovative guarantee framework agreement is backed by theContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has announced that Nigerian tourists can now apply for visas without the need to submit their passports. He made this declaration on Tuesday during the opening of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Cape Town, whichContinue Reading
By Mufutau Ojo The Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA) has elected Mr Lukman Dauda, the Managing Director of Evans Publishers Limited, as its president. Dauda was elected at the just concluded Annual General Meeting (AGM) which took place in Ikeja, Lagos. He defeated Mr Sunday Obiyinka, the ChairmanContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, says closing gender gaps will add N15 trillion to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) annually by 2025. Sulaiman-Ibrahim stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the joint UN Accountability Forum and Orange/Lighting ceremony, themed: ”Towards Beijing +30: Unite to EndContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), on Tuesday, applauded the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation-Americas (NiDOA) for advancing the common interest of compatriots living abroad. Dabiri-Erewa praised the NiDOA leadership in a virtual address during the NiDOA 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) andContinue Reading
