Some diplomacy scholars have described the President’s diplomatic shuttle as regenerating economic growth through foreign policy. A common theme in the President’s many foreign trips is the search for Foreign Direct Investment, FDI, re-establishing Nigeria as the premium economic powerhouse in Africa and situating her regional leadership status across the sub-Saharan region. Historically, this would not be Nigeria’s first attempt to weave her foreign policy around economic diplomacy.

The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has condemned the kidnap of the Benue State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism even as it lamented the worsening insecurity in the North Central Zone of the country.

The Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) says continuous proscription of the union operations by the Lagos State Government in spite of a court order prohibiting such action leaves much to be desired.

LEADERS and chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC; main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP; and the Social Democratic Party, PDP, weekend, boasted over their chances of winning the November 11 governorship poll in Kogi State and what they would do if elected.

GOVERNOR Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has said the people of the state remain thankful to former Military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd) for taking the bold step to create the state on September 23, 1987.

The House of Representing member representing Ilaje /Ese-Odo Federal Constituency of Ondo state, Hon. Donald Ojogo, has supported 21 graduands of the 2023 Law School who are from the constituency with a sum of N100,000 each as financial assistance.

Customers of nine leading commercial banks paid N154 billion fee for using electronic banking services in the first half of the year(H1’23).

Ahead of the November 11 governorship election in Imo State, the Labour Party flag bearer, Senator Athan Achonu, has promised that his government would ensure that women constitute 45 per cent of his government. He disclosed this to newsmen yesterday, at his campaign tour of Owerri North Local Council.

Darvey Ugochukwu, a media entrepreneur navigating the challenging waters of the music and movie industry, offers a candid glimpse into the hurdles he’s faced and the resilience that keeps him moving forward.

NIGERIA’s oil production in the first eight months of the year has fallen short of the 2023 budget benchmark by over 20 million barrels, or 15 per cent, the latest figures from the Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, have indicated.

The Warner Music Group/Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund (WMG/BFF SJF) is now in its second year of the SJF Repertoire Fund, an eight-year $10M ($1M for Sub-Saharan Africa) initiative that allows WMG employees in participating regions to get involved by nominating local organizations for grants of $5,000-$15,000 USD. Like the Social Justice Fund, the […]

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has restated his administration’s commitment to the safety and security of the people and assured of sustained efforts to ensure the safety of motorists and commuters on the highway.

By Kingsley Adegboye Celebrated Nigerian missionary-entrepreneur, Melody Fidel Okwuazu, has been nominated in the category of ‘Prize For Service To Young People’ in the 17th edition of the prestigious The Future Awards Africa. The Future Awards Africa now in its 17th year aims to honour outstanding young people in Africa who have contributed remarkably to […]

The United States Consulate-General in Nigeria has said they were monitoring activities in Bayelsa State ahead of the November 11 governorship election and expect that it will be peaceful and credible.

DELTA State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Asaba, yesterday, reserved judgement on the petition by the candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Ken Pela.