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Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has reiterated the country’s dedication to inclusive economic growth and strategic global partnerships at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) held in Seville, Spain. Representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Minister Tuggar outlined Nigeria’s national roadmap to boost financial…
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening diplomatic and economic relations with Nigeria, revealing that bilateral trade between both countries reached \$13 billion in 2024. U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Mills Jr., disclosed this during a reception held at the U.S. Embassy in Abuja to commemorate the…
A three-storey residential building collapsed early Thursday on Lagos Island, leaving several occupants injured and sparking a swift emergency response. The incident occurred at Asesi Lane, near Adeniji Adele Road, sending residents into panic as the structure gave way without warning. Lagos State Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotoso, confirmed in…
In a bold move to reshape education systems across West Africa, the ECOWAS Parliament is advocating for a harmonized regional policy on educational technology (EdTech) and innovation, aimed at bridging digital divides and improving learning outcomes for millions of students. The initiative was outlined during a presentation by Hon. Ibra…
At least eight major weekly markets in Yobe East Senatorial District have reportedly been shut down following renewed attacks by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in parts of the region. An investigation by Channels Television revealed that commercial activities were suspended last week at Bumsa Market in Gulani Local Government Area,…
The Kano State Government has announced an immediate ban on the importation of scrap materials from Nigeria’s Northeastern region, following a tragic explosion that claimed the lives of 15 workers at a scrap site in Gidan Karfe, along the Eastern Bypass in Kano. The decision was made public by the…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it will unveil the official 2025 admission cut-off marks for universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and monotechnics on Tuesday, July 8. The crucial decision will be made during the annual policy meeting, scheduled to hold at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
Federal Lawmakers have proposed legislative intervention to ensure a consistent supply of vaccines, emphasizing the importance of transparency and availability at all levels of healthcare, particularly for children under five and pregnant women. At a multi-stakeholder’ technical workshop on optimisation of sustainable immunisation financing model in Nigeria, held in Abuja,…
The ECOWAS Parliament has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming West Africa’s education sector through technology and innovation, declaring digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI) as vital instruments for the region’s future prosperity. This stance was made clear during the meeting of the Joint Committee on Education, Science and Culture; Health;…
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has reaffirmed the country’s dedication to financial inclusion, economic empowerment, and green financing at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Spain. Tuggar delivered a national statement on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, outlining strategic initiatives aimed…
