Lagos: The stock market on Monday recorded mixed performances. Specifically, the market capitalisation shed a marginal loss of N8 billion or 0.01 per cent to close at N66.343 trillion from N66.351 trillion recorded on Friday. However, the All-Share In…
Read MoreNBS Reaffirms Commitment to Effective Data Communication
Abuja: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring effective communication of its statistical data. Mr. Folunrunsho Alesanmi, Head of Communications and Public Relations Department at NBS, made this announcement d…
Read MoreStrengthening WASH Infrastructure for Girls’ Education in Kaduna
Kaduna: The lack of proper Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities in Nigerian schools continues to hinder students’ education, especially for girls. Many students are forced to endure unsanitary conditions, leading to health risks, absenteei…
Read MoreNigerian Senate Faces Turmoil Amidst Akpabio’s Vote of Confidence and Suspension of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan
Abuja: The 10th Senate of Nigeria recently passed a vote of confidence in its President, Godswill Akpabio, amidst ongoing controversy surrounding a sexual harassment allegation raised against him. This development comes after Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduag…
Read MoreNigeria Urges Swift Action on Africa’s Water Security
Abuja: Nigeria’s Minister for Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has called for urgent measures to address Africa’s water security and sanitation challenges, citing slow progress toward the Africa Water Vision 2025. Utsev made the app…
Read MoreStakeholders Urge Customs to Support Border Communities Through CSR Initiatives
Abuja: Some stakeholders have called on the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to ensure that its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Unit implements projects that positively impact its operational areas, particularly border communities. The stakeholders…
Read MoreEgypt Expands Cooperation with UN to Boost Agriculture
Abuja: Egypt says it will increase its cooperation with the United Nations to enhance its agricultural sector. Alaa Farouk, Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, disclosed this during a meeting with Elena Panova, the UN Resident Coordi…
Read MoreECOWAS Aims to Attract 10 Million Tourists to West Africa Annually by 2029
Banjul: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced its ambitious plan to attract 10 million intra-community tourists to the West African subregion each year by 2029. Mrs. Massandje Toure-Litse, the ECOWAS Commissioner for Eco…
Read MoreCollaboration Crucial to Achieving ECOWAS Economic Goals – ESBC
Praia: West African Micro, Small and Medium Entrepreneurs (MSMEs) under the aegis of ECOWAS Small Business Coalition (ESBC) have pledged to boost their businesses and achieve ECOWAS economic growth goals through collaboration. ESBC Presidents from mem…
Read MoreTanzania’s Prof. Janabi Unveils Vision for WHO-AFRO Leadership
Abuja: As Africa grapples with persistent health challenges, Tanzanian health expert, Prof. Mohamed Janabi, has unveiled his vision for transforming healthcare on the continent. Janabi, who is vying for the position of WHO Regional Director for Africa…
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