By Emmanuel Afonne The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology has signed a landmark Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Shanghai Haiqi Industrial Company Ltd. China, to establish Nigeria’s first local insulin production facility. The agreement marks a significant step towards addressing the country’s insulin production needs and reducing relianceContinue Reading
By Douglas Okoro The National Association of Rubber Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NARPPMAN) says Nigeria is targeting to contribute at least 12 per cent of global rubber production. The National President of NARPPMAN, Mr Peter Idowu, said this on Thursday in Abakaliki during the inauguration of theContinue Reading
Charcoal industry catalyst to Nigeria’s economic growth, poverty reduction – Expert By Collins Yakubu-Hammer An entrepreneur, Ebenezer Akarah, says Nigeria’s untapped charcoal industry holds key to powering the economy and lifting the citizens out of poverty. Akarah in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa Renowned American R&B group, Shalamar, is set to light up Abuja with an unforgettable concert on Oct. 4, coinciding with Nigeria’s 65th Independence celebrations. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event will take place at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. Fans in the FederalContinue Reading
Revenues By Muhyideen Jimoh The Presidency has announced that Nigeria is experiencing unprecedented growth in non-oil revenues, driven by reforms targeting fiscal stability, compliance, and digital tax administration. Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. He said President Bola Tinubu highlighted theContinue Reading
Actively Implementing the Global Governance Initiative, Jointly Building a China-Africa and China-Nigeria Community with a Shared Future (By H.E. Yu Dunhai, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria) On Sept. 1, 2025, President Xi Jinping solemnly proposed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus Meeting held in Tianjin, China.Continue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher China’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, on Thursday in Abuja, said that Nigeria’s consistent adherence to his country’s One-China principle was the cornerstone of growing China-Nigeria partnership. He stated this at a symposium held by the Chinese Embassy to commemorate the 80th anniversary of China’s victory inContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza Arewa for Renewed Hope Agenda, a non-partisan advocacy group, says Nigeria deserves leaders whose decisions may be tough today but will lead to a better tomorrow. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja, the group’s chairman, Mr Abu Misodi, highlighted the importance of leaders who are willingContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja Nigeria has signed a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with the Brazil, paving the way for direct flights between both countries. This is contained in a statement by Mr Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo Mr Abiodun Olaniyi, Project Coordinator of the Nigeria International Agriculture Expo (NIAEXPO 2025), says the upcoming expo will enhance Nigeria’s agribusiness potential and reinforce its standing in the global agricultural market. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday in Abuja ahead of the 7th edition of theContinue Reading
