The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has indicated that construction of the 1028-kilometer Abidjan-Lagos highway project is set to commence in January 2024, beginning with the procurement for the main construction and the actual construction work. At a workshop convened in Lagos by the project…
In a move aimed at making the National Identification Number (NIN) enrollment process more accessible and convenient, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has introduced a self-service solution that allows Nigerians to register for their NIN using their smartphones. This revolutionary platform was officially unveiled during the 5th Identity Day…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assures Nigerians of his administration's commitment to reform the livestock sector towards improving security and the economy sector. The National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Dr. Umar Ganduje said this after the presentation of the report on Livestock Reforms by the Presidential Committee on…
On Thursday, the federal government unveiled the Subnational Food System Dashboard. The goal of this dashboard is to provide information that can inform the president's policy decisions and measure the obstacles to improving food systems for national development. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Sabi Aliyu…
Samuel Anefu’s journey into the fashion industry can be traced back to his childhood when the seeds of creativity were sown from watching his mother’s skillful hands at work designing her own clothes. As he observed her meticulous attention to detail, he unknowingly absorbed the essence of design and the…
On Sunday, September 3, 2023, the 16th edition of the prestigious Headies Award was held in Atlanta, Georgia, marking the second consecutive year the event took place in the United States. The event, billed as a celebration of the African Renaissance, was hosted by award-winning actress and producer Osas Ighodaro…
United Bank of Africa Chairman Tony Elumelu, CFR, emphasized the need to empower the private sector to transform Nigeria. In Abuja, he made the remarks at the 63rd Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Main Conference on Sunday, August 27, 2023. He said: “Nigeria's transformation is a journey that requires our collective effort, recognizing political…
President Bola Tinubu says education is Nigeria’s foremost tool against poverty. The president, who received a delegation from the global tech giant, Google, said his administration would leverage digital technology to create Nigeria’s desired socio-economic progress that is necessary to transform society. He said: “We are here to shape our…
Social media is an integral part of today's world. It helps people stay connected and share ideas, thoughts, and opinions with others in a safe and secure environment. social media has a profound impact on various aspects of society bringing both positive and negative impacts. On the positive side, it has revolutionized…
This was said by NLC President Joe Ajaello in a statement marking the 2023 International Youth Congress in Abuja on Friday 10 August 2023. Celebrated on August 12th every year, the theme of the day is "Generational Solidarity: Building the World for All…
