The women’s group at the meeting threw its weight behind her aspiration, while pressing for greater inclusion of women in governance at all levels.

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy Barr Hannatu Musa Musawa has inaugurated four drafting committees, namely Policy and Strategy; Programmes and Implementation; Stakeholder Engagement; and Monitoring and Evaluation, to design policy and financing frameworks for Nigeria’s arts, culture, tourism and creative economy.

By Godwin Oritse The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) and the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) have urged shipping companies and terminal operators to grant waivers to importers and clearing agents affected by delays linked to the implementation of the National Single Window (NSW) at the nation’s seaports. The appeal was made during a stakeholders’ engagement held […]

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, in collaboration with Inter Core Solutions Ltd, has successfully concluded a one-month training programme on steel welding and fabrication for 50 youths in Oyo State. The initiative forms part of NCDMB’s ongoing efforts to equip Nigerian youths with practical skills and promote self-reliance through vocational training. Participants drawn […]

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – AS part of activities to mark this year’s World Health l Day, Med-Vical International has organised a sensitisation programme to educate residents of Edo State on the importance of regular medical check-ups where it also provided free healthcare to several people. The organisation, known for promoting access to quality […]

Illicit drug use among Nigerians has reached an emergency level with millions, especially young people caught in cycles of substance abuse and addiction and experts have warned that without decisive action, Nigeria risks losing an entire generation to addiction.

By Juliet Ebirim That energy tycoon, Dr. Wale Tinubu, holds deep admiration for his uncle, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is hardly surprising, as it is a bond that has long been evident in both private and public moments. Yet, during the President’s 74th birthday celebrations recently, the oil tycoon took that admiration a step further, […]

Baseline Media and Entertainment, a leading African entertainment and media company, has launched a new digital television platform, Base TV, aimed at amplifying youth voices, real-life stories, and culturally relevant conversations across the continent.

The U.S President, Barrack Obama, through his Foundation, The Obama Presidential Center, has announced late Prof. Dora Akunyili’s daughter name, Njideka Crosby as one of the final group of major artist commissioned in advance of its June 19 opening in Chicago. According to the information contained in a press release on the Foundation’s website, “the […]

…Lauds Governor Diri’s Infrastructure Drive By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa The South-South Re-Awakening Group weekend held a breakfast roundtable on Bayelsa State’s infrastructure development trajectory under the Assured Prosperity Administration of Governor Douye Diri, calling on the Ijaw nation to take a more active role in national politics and decision-making processes. The event was held at […]