The truth be told, every country of the world is a tourist destination, but it is by choice to make ones such attractive. Implying to say, that the main goals of controlling the flow of people, goods, and services into and out of any nation is to keep track on entry and to prevent illegal…

The evolution of wires and cables stands as a silent yet pivotal force that is essential for connectivity and power distribution, especially in developing economies. In Nigeria, we have come from an era dominated by imported, expensive, and low-capacity electrical wiring to a revolutionary shift led by indigenous companies. An identifiable trailblazer doing this as…

The president of Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA), Sir Odeiga Jideonwo, has commended the Dangote Group, led by its President, Aliko Dangote, for adding, “immense value to the Nigerian economy and still going stronger.” Mr. Jideonwo stated this at the 35th Enugu International Trade Fair, held Wednesday, 10th April, 2024 with…

Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has advocated for focus on the non- oil sector for economic growth, stating that the lottery sector is a non-oil sector investment that is yet to be fully tapped into in Nigeria in the face of growing population.

Umuahia North Local Government Area in Abia State has entered a partnership with GetBundi Education Technology to educate as many as 1,000 Umuahia North youths with various digital skill sets. The programme, which is open to young men and women from Umuahia North LGA aged 18-35, will cover digital skill courses that will make them…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has flagged off the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), a six-year $500m food security programme supported by the World Bank and the Federal Government. Both the Federal Government and World Bank commended the Governor for providing quality leadership and platforms for livestock value chain production and commercialisation in the…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday paid a working visit to the site of the under-construction state industrial park at Eiyenkorin in Asa local government, calling it a catalyst for development in the state. The Governor expressed happiness with the level of work done so far, and said the project will create job opportunities…

Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy Hannatu Musawa says communal peace and unity will ensure the preservation of the Kanuri cultural heritage. Musawa made the statement at a two-day Kanem Borno Cultural Summit hosted by the Borno Emirate Concerned Citizens Forum (BECCF) at the University of Maiduguri at the weekend. In her keynote…

The House of Representatives at the plenary Thursday passed through second reading, a bill for an Act to establish Federal University Teaching Hospital Erawhe-Owhe, Delta State. The proposed legislation sponsored by Hon. Ajirioghene Jonathan Ukodhiko, representing Isoko North/South Federal Constituency seeks to amend the University Teaching Hospitals (Reconstitution of Boards, etc.) Act 1985 to make…

The Niger State government and CBM Developments have signed a groundbreaking agreement, "The Niger Irrigation Infrastructure Advancement Scheme," aimed at significantly enhancing irrigation across 50,000 hectares of land. This ambitious project promises to revolutionize agriculture in the state, bolstering food security and economic prosperity. Renowned irrigation specialist CBM Developments, led by Chairman Telia J. Urey,…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Friday signed the 2024 Appropriation Bill into law, calling it another bold step to expand infrastructure and grow the economic base of the state on a sustainable basis. The governor also assented to the Local Government Amendment Bill, saying: "We are looking forward to holding the local government elections…

The Permanent Representative of the Centre for Convention on Democratic Integrity, (CDDI) to the ECOSOC-United Nations and Chairman of the Civil Society Policy Forum of World Bank/ African Countries Caucus, Olufemi Aduwo, extolled the impressive growth recorded so far by the Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari. According to…