ICSAN charges new members on corporate governance
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) has charged its newly inducted members to fulfill the expectations of their roles as chartered […]
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Healthcare providers in FCT showcase new technologies to curb medical tourism
To curb medical tourism in Nigeria, private sector healthcare service providers in the FCT, have showcased the latest technology and treatments obtainable in their facilities. […]
Buhari urges stronger synergy with States to develop infrastructure
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on state governments to build stronger partnerships with Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies to provide infrastructure that will meet the […]
FG, UNIDO, Japan committed to tackling plastic pollution in Nigeria – Minister
The Federal Government, in collaboration with United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the Government of Japan government, has expressed its commitment to effectively tackling […]
Special Economic Zone to revolutionise Sokoto’s economy – NEPZA
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) said it would deploy the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Scheme to revolutionise the Sokoto State economic space. Prof. […]
FG targets Nigeria’s dominance of West African oil, gas market
The Federal Government says it is targeting Nigeria’s dominance of the oil and gas market in the West African region with its ongoing Refinery Revolution […]
Lagos govt invests N103bn to boost MSMEs
The Lagos State Government has invested N103 billon into the provision of infrastructure to provide downstream contracts for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Gov […]
Effective synergy between maritime, oil sectors will drive growth – DPR
Mr Sarki Auwalu, Director and Chief Executive Officer, Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), says effective synergy between the maritime and oil and gas sectors will […]
Fashola partners finance ministry, others to reduce housing deficit
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, says his ministry is working with ministries of finance, budget and national planning to lower interest […]
Blue economy: Peterside tasks coordinators on national agenda
Dr Dakuku Peterside, former Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), says an integrated national agenda will ensure the nation benefits optimally from […]
Minister canvasses for establishment of new pharmaceutical firms
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonaya Onu, has called for the establishment of new pharmaceutical firms in Nigeria. A press statement issued on […]
AfDB to spend additional $2bn on AfCFTA related infrastructure
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has said it expects to spend an additional two billion dollars on African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) related infrastructure […]
Bauchi activist advocates grants for women to alleviate poverty.
Hajiya Balaraba Ibrahim, a Bauchi based activist says women should be given grants and other funds to invest into business to alleviate poverty. Ibrahim made […]
UNECA urges increased private sector involvement in Africa’s energy sector
African governments must provide an enabling environment for “crowding-in private sector investments in the electricity sector”, says the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). […]
Concessioning Kano Free Trade Zone ‘ll generate $2bn export value- BPE
The Director-General, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Mr Alex Okoh, says the Kano Free Trade Zone (FTZ) will bring in an export value of two […]
COVID-19: World Bank, AU partner to support vaccination for 400m Africans
The World Bank Group and the African Union (AU) have entered a partnership to support the Africa Vaccine Acquisition Task Team (AVATT) initiative, to vaccinate up to […]
NESG urges FG to improve stakeholder collaboration for inclusive growth
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has urged the Federal Government to strengthen its collaboration with relevant stakeholders to engender inclusive sustainable economic growth in […]
U.S. administered 300m COVID-19 vaccines in 150 days – Biden
U.S. President Joe Biden, on Friday said the U.S. administered 300 million Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines in 150 days, and that COVID-19 cases and deaths had […]
NITDA presents innovation, entrepreneurship policy draft
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on Thursday presented the Nigeria Digital Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Startup Policy (NDIESP) reviewed draft designed for a digital […]
NAFDAC partners Global alliance to enhance ease of doing business
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has commenced partnership with Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation (GATF) to put […]
COVID-19 vaccine: 17,382 persons receive 2nd dose in Lagos
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says 17,382 persons have received the second dose of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine in the state as […]
NIHORT Boss lauds Makinde’s performance in agriculture development
Dr Abayomi Olaniyan, Executive Director, National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT), Ibadan, has commended the giant stride of Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, in agriculture development. Olaniyan spoke […]
World Milk Day: Revival of grazing reserves ongoing in 21 states – FG
The Federal Government says it is working towards resolving farmer/herder clashes through the revival of grazing reserves in 21 out of the 36 states of the Federation. […]
NGO advocates increased funding for inclusive education in Kaduna
An NGO, the Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA), has called on the Kaduna State Government to increase funding for the state […]
CBN committed to supporting farmers for improved yield – Emefiele
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, says the apex bank will support small holder farmers to boost food production. […]