Africa-US trade programme needs at least 10-year extension – AU
Nov. 2, 2023 Africa wants the U.S. Congress to renew its flagship trade programme for the continent for at least 10 years, the African Union’s top trade official said on…
Konga TV Launches November 6th, Offers Free Adverts To Credible Merchants, Price Slash To Buyers
After weeks of meticulous planning, testing, and eager anticipation, Konga TV, Africa’s pioneer 24-hour Buyers and Sellers TV platform, is gearing up for its much-anticipated public launch scheduled for Monday,…
Robust FinTech Critical for Deepening Financial Inclusion in Nigeria – Maida
The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has described the Financial Technology (FinTech) industry as a critical driver of…
Community Cluster Farming: Booster for Industrialization, Food Security in Nigeria
By: Agbaji Chinedu INTRODUCTION In many developing countries, agriculture remains in the hands of rural communities smallholders and has significant potential for long-term growth, if transformed. But for…
How our President was brutalized in Imo by police – NLC; count us out – Imo Govt
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has recounted how the police in Imo brutalized its President, Joe Ajaero, after he was arrested in Imo State on Wednesday afternoon. It accused the…
BUA says to inaugurate new cement plant in Sokoto by Jan. 2024
Gov. Ahmed Aliyu and Alhaji Abdulsamad Rabiu, Chairman BUA Group at Sokoto State Government House on Wednesday One of the Nigeria’s leading cement providers, BUA, has revealed its plan…
NDDC Inks Partnership with USAID, Aligns with SDGs
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has restated its determination to establish collaborative relationships and focus on governance, as part of its commitment to transformative change in the Niger…
Suspected Boko Haram kills at least 40 in Yobe state – Police
November 1, 2023 At least 40 people were killed in Nigeria’s Yobe state between Monday and Tuesday after suspected Boko Haram militants shot at villagers and set off a land…
World Bank happy with $750m NG-CARES programme progress, says still very active in states
Nov. 1, 2023 The World Bank says Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme is doing well in addressing poverty in the country. Prof. Foluso Okunmadewa, World Bank…
Reps to investigate N200bn expenditure on postponed 2023 census
Nov. 1, 2023 The House of Representatives, says it will investigate the N200 billion expended on the postponed 2023 census by the National Population Commission (NPC). The resolution to investigate…