Responding on the concerns of its exit on security, trade and socio-economic activities, he said, “Now the world is a global village and is the world within ECOWAS? So, God will feed every human He created. The leader of military junta in Niger Republic, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, has said that none of the three […]
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The programmes certified to run National Innovative Diploma (NID) include: Computer Software Engineering, Welding and Fabrication, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Automotive Mechatronics Engineering and Networking and Systems Security, with effect from January 2024. The Nigeria–Korea Friendship Institute (NKFI) of Vocational and Advanced Technology, Lokoja, Kogi state, has secured full accreditation for its five programmes […]
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The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with the Ministry of Communications, Technology, and Innovation of Sierra Leone in its bid to bolster service delivery and enhance socio-economic development. The initiative, aligned with the Federal Government’s policy directives, underscores NIPOST’s determination to leverage technology for transformative outcomes. During a working visit […]
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Nigeria’s foreign reserve is expected to see a significant reduction, falling to $24 billion in the year 2024. This prediction was detailed in the IMF’s latest country report for Nigeria, signalling potential challenges ahead for Africa’s largest economy. As of February 8, 2024, data from the Central Bank of […]
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The UK government has reiterated its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s desire to offer high-quality education. UK’s Minister for Business and Trade, Kemi Badenoch, stated this during her tour of the construction site of the new campus of the first British independent school in West Africa, Charterhouse School, located in Lekki Ajah, Lagos State, South West […]
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About 230 European Union companies are currently active in Nigeria, accounting for over 130,000 jobs in Africa’s most populous nation. This is contained in the report of a recent study by Commercium Africa titled ‘2023 mapping of European Union Companies in Nigeria’ and made available to our correspondent on Monday. The companies that are currently […]
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A United Kingdom (UK)-based Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), IA-Foundation, which was set up to reduce the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, at the weekend, partnered with the Mayor of Southwark, Councillor Michael Situ, to host an event in London to raise awareness and funds to help pick up vulnerable children off the streets. Founder of […]
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In a bid to address violence in the Niger Delta region, the European Union has rolled out plans to invest in 60 communities in three Niger Delta states. The Country Director, Search for Common Ground, Fatima Abubakar stated this at the official launch of the European Union-funded project titled: ‘A Community-Centered Approach to Transforming Criminality […]
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International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revealed that Nigeria can repay its $2.82 billion debt to the Washington-based institution following recent reforms. The explanation followed conclusion of its Executive Board’s Post Financing Assessment with Nigeria. “The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Post Financing Assessment (PFA) and endorsed the Staff Appraisal on […]
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Thousands of Moroccans have taken to the streets of Rabat calling for an end to ties with Israel, over its actions in Gaza. Some waved placards saying “stop the massacre” and “normalisation is treason” during the Sunday march. Politicians from across the spectrum are reported to have been among the crowds. Morocco established diplomatic […]
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