Being one of the highest producers of leather and finished leather products in Africa with a projected revenue of US$1 billion by 2025, the industry could become a game-changer for Nigeria’s economy by improving the country’s foreign exchange earnings, boosting growth, and providing employment for young Nigerians, according to...
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday joined other eminent Kwarans, heads of security agencies, and the Nigeria Legion to lay the wreath in honour of the fallen and serving men of the Armed Forces for their tremendous services to the country.
“The first and most important thing is to...
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja Sunday for New York, United States of America, to participate in the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA76).
The session opened on Tuesday, September 14.
The theme for this year’s UNGA is, “Building Resilience Through Hope – To Recover from COVID-19, Rebuild...
The House of Representatives on Tuesday called on relevant security agencies in the country to immediately deploy adequate personnel and equipment to Ekiti State with a view to curbing rising cases of kidnapping and armed banditry in the State.
The House, specifically urged the Chief of Army Staff to redeploy...
The Board and Management of the National Identity Management Commission, (NIMC) has been formally presented with the New Salary Scale and improved conditions of service as approved by the Federal Executive Council, The presentation which was made by the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali...
says resuscitation of Ibadan-Abuja narrow gauge will boost trade, commerce
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun said plans by the Federal Government to connect industrial zones in the country through rail lines, if successfully implemented, would reduce pressure on the nation's highways and prolong their lifespan.
The governor also noted...
assures that Osun will thrive on mining soon
The Governor of the State of Osun, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has said one of the contributions of his administration to Osun's journey is changing the narrative of the State from a civil service State.
He explained that economic diversification had been one...
Former Minister of Power and Steel, Dr Olu Agunloye, has taken legal action against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for publishing his name on its wanted list. He filed a N1 billion lawsuit, alleging unlawful actions by the anti-graft agency. The case is set to be heard...
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that the National Assembly Library project's primary aim is to deepen the legislative competence of lawmakers and by extension, strengthen research on policy formulation for the whole country.
Gbajabiamila said the 9th Assembly viewed the project as one...
Confirming the return of nine women out of the 102 initially reported missing, the Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) dispelled abduction claims by Boko Haram terrorists. No ransom was paid for their release, stated Dr. Barkindo Saidu, Director-General of Borno SEMA.
Dr. Saidu, speaking to The PUNCH on Sunday,...
