Month: October 2024

British International Investment (BII) has announced a $25 million risk-sharing facility with Ecobank Sierra Leone to boost the country’s private sector. The initiative, which includes a technical assistance programme, aims to increase lending to sma…

On October 7, Botswana unveiled its first batch of locally assembled electric vehicles in Gaborone, thanks to a partnership with two Chinese companies. Skywell and CHTC Kinwin are collaborating with the Botswana Technology Research and Innovation Ins…

Mrs Mfon Usoro, the President of Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has urged the Federal Government to integrate technology in transport infrastructure in the country to enhance sustainable and efficient transport systems.

Usoro made th…

The Assistant Comptroller-General (ACG) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr Saidu Yusuf, has underscored the importance of continued cooperation among sister agencies to boost security in the country.

Yusuf, who is also the Zonal Co-ordinator Z…

Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has hounoured five cleaners, a gardener and 17 others for their dedication to duty and promotion of excellence in service delivery.

Chairman of ICPC, Dr Musa Aliyu, said at …

The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, stressed that good governance and transparency are crucial for driving sustainable progress and combating corruption in Nigeria.

Mohammed stated this at MacArthur Foundation’s 30-year cele…

The Federal Government has inaugurated Technical Working Groups (TWGs) to ensure that gas entrepreneurial skill is infused in the curriculum of technical colleges.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Amb. Nicholas Ella, inaugur…

The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) on Wednesday joined 192 other countries to launch a single postage stamp in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and 2024 World Post Day.

Ms Tola Odeyemi, Post Master General…

Stakeholders have called for promotion of non-oil exports to engender a favourable balance of trade and drive Nigeria’s diversification agenda.

They made the call at the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Export Promotion Group (MANEG) Seventh Ann…

Africa Magic, on Wednesday, had a private screening for its thrilling new original limited series, ‘My Fairytale Wedding’, exploring the theme of love and romance.

The screening session attracted renowned Nollywood actors as well as the immediate pa…

The Federal Government has created task forces in the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) and the Ministry of Aviation to unlock the economic potential of the aviation sector.

A statement issued by Ifeanyi Nwoko, ICRC’s Acting Hea…

The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) says the fight against HIV/AIDS is not over, calling for a sustained global response against the disease.

Its Global Aids Coordinator and Senior Bureau Official for Global Health Security …