AfDB, USTDA Renew Partnership to Boost Africa’s Infrastructure
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) have extended their strategic partnership for another five years. The renewed collaboration aims to promote quality infrastructure development…
Fuel Subsidy Removal Saves Nigeria $10 Billion—Deputy Speaker
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has stated that the removal of the fuel subsidy in 2023 has delivered substantial economic benefits for Nigeria. According to Kalu, the policy shift resulted in…
Slovak PM Fico Rejects Calls To Quit
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico rejected protesters' calls for his resignation after tens of thousands demonstrated against his government's policy shift closer to Russia.
Around 60,000 protested in the capital Bratislava on Friday,…
Kwara Govt Charges Stakeholders to Intensify Efforts at Ending Tuberculosis
The Kwara State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, has charged Tuberculosis, Buruli Ulcer and Leprosy Supervisors (TBLS) and other relevant stakeholders to intensify efforts at ending tuberculosis at the grassroots, to ensure…
MDCAN holds 2025 NEC meeting in Kwara
The Kwara State Government has lauded Medical Doctors nationwide for their dedication, commitment and professionalism in upholding the health system, even as it calls for more Commitments, to strengthen health care delivery.
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International Day of Education: Nigeria Embracing AI-Driven Education – Minister
Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has expressed the Ministry's commitment to integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies to improve Nigeria's education sector and shape the future in a responsible way, as…
Oyo Government Signs Contract for Construction of 68km Road Project
The Oyo State Government has signed a contract agreement worth N16, 273,711,608.09 with five construction companies for the construction of about 68km rural roads under phase 1 of the intervention project.
The contract was signed on…
President Tinubu To Attend Energy Summit In Tanzania
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Sunday for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to participate in the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit on January 27-28, 2025.
The Summit, hosted by the government of Tanzania in collaboration…
Minister Urges Nigerian IT Collaboration with Other Countries
Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has urged Nigeria's IT sector to take advantage of the opportunities that come with working with other countries.
As we continue to expand our cooperation…
Sudan’s Army, RSF Trade Blame On Refinery Fire
A fire has destroyed a large oil refinery about 71 kilometres north of Khartoum, and it has sparked a blame game between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, or RSF Both sides accuse each other of starting the…