Nigeria's Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa has engaged with India's Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Shri Manohar Lal on bilateral talks on how to strengthen housing partnerships and explore collaborative strategies in urban development between Nigeria and India. Speaking at the 12th World Urban Forum in Cairo, Egypt, Dangiwa explained that…

Residents of Plateau have called on the newly elected Local Government Chairmen in the state to pay special attention to infrastructure development in their councils. Some of the residents, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Saturday in Jos, decried infrastructure deficit across the 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.…

Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), on Monday, congratulated all Nigerians, especially their customers and the general public, on the celebration of Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary. The company's Acting Managing Director, Engr. Francis Agoha, in a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan, stressed IBEDC’s unwavering dedication to the nation’s growth and development. “As we celebrate…

The Federal Government, yesterday, identified sports as a cornerstone of the nation’s culture and fabric, saying it is determined to use it

International Women’s Day is celebrated across the world on March 8. The month of March is also dedicated to the celebration of women’s achievements and spotlighting focal points relevant to the promotion of the 5th Sustainable Development Goal – Gender Equality.

He straddles the worlds of politics, business and philanthropy like the proverbial colossus. And over the years he has performed the roles demanded by these various areas of interest with uncommon zeal and energy. His privileged family background, as the son of one of Nigeria’s richest businessmen, has been both a blessing and a burden…

On the 27th January, 2016, former governor Yahaya Bello was sworn in as the fourth executive governor of Kogi State and led the state uninterrupted for a sterling period of 8 years which ended on the 27th January, 2024. Bello handed over power to his worthy successor Ahmed Usman Ododo who emerged winner of the…

In this piece, health advocate and researcher Christian Inya Oko sheds light on the pressing need to strengthen healthcare systems across Africa, underscoring an urgent call for action to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3): “Good Health and Well-being.” His work dives into the structural challenges that African nations face in healthcare, presenting a…

In the heart of Africa, a cultural and economic revolution is quietly unfolding within the seams of the fashion industry. In the vibrant tapestry of Nigeria, often overshadowed by the prominence of oil, the budding fashion sector has emerged as a beacon of untapped potential, poised to be a leading driver of economic growth in…

The federal and state government authorities have been urged to take necessary steps in order to make housing affordable to the generality of the Nigerian populace, who are facing housing crisis. Handing down this challenge is the CEO of LuckyBay Homes, Ujomu Lucky Ikechukwu, who hinted that the company will continue to provide affordable luxury…

In a game-changing move for the Nigerian oil sector, Renaissance Africa Energy has reached a groundbreaking agreement with Shell to acquire its entire shareholding in The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC). Renaissance is a consortium consisting of ND Western Limited, Aradel Holdings Plc. the Petrolin Group, FIRST Exploration and Petroleum Development Company…

In a refreshing shift from headlines dominated by unrest, the Peace In South East Project (PISE-P) is weaving a new narrative for the region – one of hope, stability, and full bellies. Their "Food for Peace Initiative" marks a pivotal step towards nourishing more than just the bodies of residents in Abia state; it aims…