Food exports By Mercy Omoike The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, says Nigeria spends 10 billion dollars annually on agro-imports, including wheat and fish. Kyari disclosed this at the First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., 2025 Agric and Export Expo, on Tuesday in Lagos. The minister whoContinue Reading
Partnership By Doris Esa The African Union (AU) and Nigeria are collaborating to transform, revitalise agriculture and boost food production across the continent through the Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) initiative. CAADP, a road-map for the continent’s agricultural sector, was adopted by the African Union (AU) Heads of StateContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Federal Republic of Nigeria is set to sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federative Republic of Brazil on Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) to unlock direct flight. Mr Obafemi Bajomo, Special Adviser on Foreign Direct Investments to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, disclosedContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Stakeholders in Nigeria’s Cocoa Industry have pledged to accelerate efforts to meet the European Union’s December 2025 deadline for compliance with its deforestation-free regulation (EUDR). This, according to them, is with a view to safeguard the nation’s cocoa exports and strengthen sustainable agricultural practices. The News AgencyContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The National Security Adviser to the President, Malam Nuhu Ribadu and the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, have narrated the laudable achievements recorded by the Federal Government in addressing insecurity under President Bola Tinubu. They gave the explanation during the plenary session at the two-dayContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral collaboration between Nigeria and China as part of efforts to drive Nigeria’s industrialisation and economic growth. NCSP Director-General Joseph Tegbe made this known in a statement issued in Abuja after a media interactive session.Continue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Many Nigerians have turned to alternative medicine to meet their health needs, driven by various factors such as perceived effectiveness, cultural beliefs, affordability, and accessibility. For instance, Mrs Anne Aliyu, a mother of four, said her family resorted to alternativeContinue Reading
By Tolu Aiyegbusi A security expert, Dr Bright Echefu, says through innovation and advanced technology Nigeria can handle its security challenges. Echefu, the Chairman of the EIB Group, said this on Wednesday during a media tour of the security facilities of the company. The company provides intelligence support for Nigeria’s securityContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The late former President Muhammadu Buhari has been described as towering figure in the nation’s history. Retired Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo, former Chief of Naval Staff, disclosed this in a tribute to the late leader on Tuesday in Abuja. He said that the late president’sContinue Reading
By Oche Echeija Egwa Rio de Janeiro is reputed for cultural tourism, nature’s beauty and hospitality. The old city in the Republic of Brazil easily dwarfs the political capital, Brasilia, and the sprawling commercial hub, Sao Polo, to host international events. From July 6-7, 2025, Rio de Janeiro played hostContinue Reading
