Nigeria

Prof. Mohammed Ahmadu, the Vice Chancellor of Rayhaan University, in Kebbi, says academic activities of the new private university will commence in Jan. 2024 with 15 courses approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

Stakeholders at the International African Energy, Oil and Gas Summit in Angola have expressed dissatisfaction over the utilisation of Africa’s natural resources, especially gas flaring which has led to a delay in the continent's industrial development. They said that despite substantial gas reserves, Africa is still unable to explore gas to achieve adequate electricity generation,…

The Executive Director, Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative, Joshua Alade, has expressed optimism that in spite of the limited time left until the 2030 Agenda deadline, Nigeria can still achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) if everyone works together towards a common goal. Alade spoke at the event to commemorate this year’s International Volunteers…

The federal government yesterday unveiled a new foreign policy the “4Ds”, which is primarily aimed at taking advantage of Nigeria’s relationship with other countries of the world. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, while presenting the new policy to the diplomatic community with over 160 heads of missions and relevant stakeholders gathered at the…

Inter-Company Team Bonding Tournament For Real Estate Firms in Lagos State, it was a time to unwind, and the best way to do that was through sporting events. However, Adozillion Homes and Realty carried the day as it put up a spectacular display at the recent Lagos Inter-Company Team Bonding Tournament hosted by Veratasi Homes.…

Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecologist, Healthwize Consult, Lagos, Dr Olufunmilola Mojoyinola, and founder and convener of Rock Foundation for Widows, Orphans and Less privileged (ROFWOL), Mrs Favour Chika-Okafor, have tasked government on the need to publicise the danger of cervical cancer and create more awareness for the people, especially screening and testing of women. The duo…

The Ambassador of France to Nigeria, Blatmann Emmanuelle, has expressed need for women with disabilities who suffer gender-based violence to get more support from the government, religious institutions and cooperate organizations. The Ambassador spoke recently at the Breakfast Debate organized by the French Embassy in collaboration with the French Institute, with a theme, 'Is Gender-based…

Nigerians who attended the trade fair recently put together for online vendors in Nigeria, was celebrated for giving credibility to the digital Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. The Naija Brand Chic (NBC) is an annual trade fair for online vendors, where goods - both edible and non-edible are colourfully displayed for customers as…

President Bola Tinubu has reneged on one of the legal and moral demands on public office holders to declare their assets upon the assumption of office, for transparency purposes.

Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) met yesterday in Abuja for talks about the region’s deepening crisis, after four countries fell under military rule and with risks growing from Sahel jihadist conflicts.

The nation has lost over 15 foreign businesses in the last three years to unfavourable environment, according to data from the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA).

Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, on Sunday, said Nigeria and the West African sub-region had a lot to benefit from the Dangote Refinery as it officially commenced production.