Tourism

Jamaica eyes audio-visual exchange boost with Nigeria

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By ORJI ONYEKWERE The Jamaican government has announced its intention to pursue a robust collaboration with Nigeria in the film and animation industries. The Jamaican High Commissioner to Nigeria, HE Mr. Lincoln Downer made this known during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Art, Culture, and

ICT

Nigeria on track with 70% NIN target-Report

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By Motolani Oseni A new report has revealed that Nigeria, through the Nigeria Identity Management Commission (NIMC) is making progress, towards achieving 70 per cent NIN target by the end of 2024. Recall that the Nigeria Identity for National Development (ID4D) initiative, which commenced in 2019, is being financed through an International Development Association (IDA)

Business

Nigeria can generate $13.1m from fish reef, others to boost GDP, says expert

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By Motolani Oseni Nigeria has an estimated capacity to generate $13.125 million annually from the fish reef and new emerging sectors of the blue economy, thereby, boasting the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Delivering his paper on ‘Nigeria’s New Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Resources: A Panacea For Economic Growth’ at the World Aquaculture […]

Headlines

Nigeria needs 700,000 metric tons of coconut to bridge processing gap – Group

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The National Coconut, Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NACOPPMAN), South-West Chapter, says Nigeria needs 700,000 metric tons of coconut to bridge processing gap of the commodity. Mr Mesi Doheto, the association’s Vice President, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday. Doheto, also the President […]

Business

New platform explores marketing opportunities in Nigeria

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By Motolani Oseni With influencer marketing becoming more critical to the success of businesses in Nigeria, a new podcast series, ‘Influencer Ave’ has hit the airwaves. The Arkerson Agency, according to a statement, aims to explore the Influencer industry in Nigeria as a whole, empower the next generation of influencers, shed more positive light on […]

News

France offers Nigeria help to fight insecurity

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BY ANDREW OROLUA The French government has expressed its willingness to collaborate with Nigeria to curb the rise in terrorism and other forms of insecurity that have been troubling the country in recent decades. According to a statement released yesterday by the Defence Director of Press, Henshaw Ogubike, the Nigerian Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar, […]

News

APPRAISING DR. BETTA EDU AND THE PATH TOWARDS A BRIGHTER NIGERIA

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“Great leadership is about choosing the right people for the right positions.” – John C. Maxwell In the pursuit of a brighter future for Nigeria, President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda has placed a strong emphasis on appointing capable individuals who possess the necessary skills and passion to drive positive change. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has […]

News

Groups petition UN, seek judicial accountability in Nigeria

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By Nosa Akenzua Four civil society organizations, CSOs, (Citizens Gavel, Hope Behind Bars, NULAI and TAP Initiative Associated with the Open Justice Alliance, have formally petitioned the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Independence of judges and lawyers in Nigeria. The petition is coming in light of the alleged persistent challenges related to the absence […]

Headlines

P&ID: Court awards £20m damages in favour of Nigeria

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It was yet another legal victory for Nigeria yesterday as a UK court directed Process & Industrial Developments (P&ID) to pay her £20 million in damages and compensation following Nigeria’s victory in an $11 billion judgment debt. The court rejected P&ID’s appeal, citing reprehensible conduct. The £20 million must be paid within 28 days. In […]

News

Nigeria, Germany synergise on hydrogen sector potentials

Ihesiulo Grace 14 November 2023 0

Nigerian government and the German government during the 2nd German-Nigeria Symposium on Green Hydrogen, explored ways the two countries can utilise the opportunities in the low-carbon hydrogen sector. The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo while presenting his address at the Symposium, said harnessing the country’s resource potential will provide

News

Nigeria @63: Celebrating 12 entrepreneurs that put Nigeria on the global map

Ihesiulo Grace 30 September 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo As Nigeria celebrates her 63rd independence today. There is a need to celebrate some entrepreneurs, who have contributed positively and largely to the economic growth of the nation and also put Nigeria on a global map. Nigeria has all kinds of natural, mineral, and human resources. Human resources include hardworking and decisive […]

News

Nigeria @ 63: NSCDC deploys 3,000 personnel in FCT

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The FCT Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has deployed 3,000 personnel to provide adequate security in the territory as the country celebrates her 63rd Independence Day on Sunday. This is contained in a statement released by FCT NSCDC Public Relations Officer (PRO), ASC1 Comfort Okomanyi, on Friday in Abuja. The […]

Commerce and Industry

FG seeks support of Nigerians on economic recovery

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By Joy Obakeye The Federal Government of Nigeria has canvassed the support and understanding of all and sundry to obtain the nation’s economy out of the doldrums. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF),Dr George Akume,who was represented by his Senior Special Adviser, Dr Dapo Oyedemi, made the call at the Nigerian Institute of […]

News

NSA, DSS, Police reveal how terrorism is financed in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 14 September 2023 0

Security agencies in Nigeria have revealed that kidnapping for ransom has become a means for terrorists to fund their activities. This was the core of the ‘Anti-kidnap multi-agency fusion cell media and communication’ workshop organised by Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in collaboration with the British High Commission. National coordinator, National

News

Nigeria hosts 54 countries, others to Africa Internet Governance Forum 2023

Ihesiulo Grace 5 September 2023 0

Nigeria is set to play host to 54 African nations and other continental Internet governance stakeholder blocs at the 2023 Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF 2023) in Abuja from 18th to 21 September, 2023. This year’s event, being the 12th edition of the annual forum, is being hosted by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on […]

News

Reducing car theft rates in Nigeria: How GPS trackers are making a difference

Ihesiulo Grace 1 September 2023 0

Car Tracker Nigeria, an indigenous telematics company renowned for its cutting-edge vehicle tracking and fleet management solutions, is making significant strides in reducing car theft rates across the country. With its advanced GPS tracking technology, the company has been instrumental in curbing auto theft incidents and helping businesses protect their valuable assets.

News

Nigeria, Morocco collaborate on biotechnology deployment

Ihesiulo Grace 20 April 2023 0

By Motolani Oseni Nigeria has advanced further with plan to deploy biotechnology in the petroleum sub-sector of the economy. The initiative heightened recently when the Nigeria’s National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL and Nigerian subsidiary of the Moroccan company RVD Equipement industries, RAHAD Global

Headlines

Nigeria, Jordan deepen strategic partnership in security, global issues

Ihesiulo Grace 5 April 2023 0

BY Ukpono Ukpong President Muhammadu Buhari and His Majesty King Abdullah bin Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, yesterday expressed satisfaction at the deepening of the Nigeria-Jordan strategic partnership in matters of security and other global issues. In a telephonic conversation, the Jordanian leader called to wish the President a happy and successful

News

Nigeria to deepen partnership with Israel on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, others

Ihesiulo Grace 15 March 2023 0

By Doosuur Iwambe Nigeria and Israel have commenced collaborative moves to deepen partnership in innovation, entrepreneurship and production with the aim of harnessing Nigeria’s huge potentials for its technological development. This was disclosed when the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Mr. Michael Freeman paid a working visit to the Executive Secretary of

Politics

Why Nigerians should Vote for Peter Obi, Says Dr Anthony Ezekwugo

Ihesiulo Grace 23 February 2023 0

Nigeria has strayed so much from a state of sustainability by the current ruling class inadvertently or deliberately. The promises of basic facilities, development and prosperity have retrogressed way below naught. The hopes of the masses has remained unachieved, worsening and continuously so. Nigerians are despondent and helpless. All institutions and families are so