The Government of Akwa Ibom State has extended its investment in real estate to Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. This announcement was made by the Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel while undertaking the ground breaking ceremonies of the Akwa Ibom ...
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Feed SubscriptionWest Africa Under Threat Of Massive Hunger, Conflicts
Countries in the West African sub –region are at the risk of massive hunger and poor nutrition as about 42.5 million people may face food shortages and nutritional deficiencies if drastic measures are not taken to address the dire situation. ...
Read More »Solar Energy: REA Holds 1st Investor Matchmaking Programme
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has held its first investor matchmaking for the Solar Power Naija Programme to provide opportunity for potential investors to pitch their financial offerings to developers. A statement from REA in Abuja on Thursday said the ...
Read More »Ekiti Governor Heads For Investors Summit In Germany
Foluke Michael, the Chief Executive Officer of Caterina de’ Medici Africa,, says she is set to receive Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti and his team in Germany for an investors summit aimed at promoting the state’s growth and development. Michael ...
Read More »World Bank Extends NG-CARES Programme In Nigeria- Minister
The World Bank has approved the extension of the Federal Government COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus tagged: “NG-CARES” Programme from June 2023 to June 2024. The Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clem Agba, made this known ...
Read More »Local Communities Should Have Power Over Their Resources — Ford Foundation
The Ford Foundation says it is engaging local communities to understand what it means to be custodians of the minerals in their respective areas. Mrs Hilary Pennington, Ford Foundation Vice-President ,made the statement at a roundtable of cultural and faith ...
Read More »‘Local Data Centres Critical To Digital Adoption, Transformation In Nigeria’
Despite the existence of tier three data centres locally, several organisations in Nigeria still host their data outside the country, how can local patronage be encouraged? The industry needs to engage with local organisations and drive conversations about why using ...
Read More »Sudan: JAMB To Assist Returnee Students Get Into Nigerian Varsities
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said that it will provide necessary support to ensure that Nigerian students evacuated from the war-torn Sudan are integrated into the nation’s universities. The registrar of JAMB, Prof Ishaq Oloyede, made this known ...
Read More »FG Collaborates With Turkey To Drive Automobile Sector
The Federal Government is collaborating with a major Automotive manufacturing hub in Turkey to drive Nigeria’s automobile sector. The Director-General, National Automotive Design and Development Council, Jelani Aliyu, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on ...
Read More »World Cup: Flying Eagles Players, Officials Off To Argentina
Players and officials of Nigeria’s U20 men fotball team, Flying Eagles, have departed the country to Argentina for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The tournament will kick-off in Argentina on May 20, 2023. Nigeria are drawn in group D ...
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