By Gabriel Agbeja, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In the colonial and post-colonial periods, railway infrastructure was a primary driver of urbanisation and economic development in Nigeria—railway cities and commercial hubs sprang up across the corridors. At its peak, the railway system connected farms to markets, linked cities across vastContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha/Emma’nuel Mogbede The Senate President Godswill Akpabio says Nigerians are yet to see the best of President Bola Tinubu, in spite of the significant milestones achieved by the current administration in the face of economic challenges. Akpabio, in his remarks at the 8th All Progressives CongressContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says it has committed 346 million dollars in co-financing in 2026 to support HIV, tuberculosis and malaria programmes. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, disclosed this at the national launch of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable for HIV prevention.Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Global Fund said on Tuesday in Abuja that it planned to deliver 179,700 doses of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable antiretroviral drug, to Nigeria by 2028. The Country Director of the fund, Mr Jean-Thomas Nouboussi, said this at the official unveiling of the long-acting HIV prevention drug.Continue Reading
Ties By Muhyideen Jimoh The European Union (EU) has pledged to deepen bilateral ties with Nigeria across security, trade, and key economic sectors amid growing global uncertainty. Mrs Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, made the pledge during a meeting with Bola Tinubu at his LagosContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Nigeria has begun preparations to roll out Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug, across eight states and the Federal Capital Territory, as part of efforts to expand access to innovative prevention services. At a media briefing on Monday in Abuja, the Minister of State for HealthContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has urged Nigerians to remain calm as the Federal Government is working hard to bring security to all parts of the country. Idris said this while speaking with newsmen shortly after observing Jumaat prayer at Yahaya RoadContinue Reading
By Busayo Onijala Ms Yan Yuqing, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, says the outcomes of China’s recently concluded “Two Sessions” signal expanded high-standard opening-up for Nigeria. She said this would create greater trade, investment and cooperation opportunities for Nigeria and Africa. Yuqing made this knownContinue Reading
Nigeria, UK sign 3 agreements to boost bilateral cooperationContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has secured a partnership with Coventry University under a Transnational Education (TNE) arrangement to establish a campus in Nigeria for the delivery of affordable, globally recognised degrees. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by FolasadeContinue Reading
