Abuja: The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has emphasized the urgent necessity for Nigeria to diversify its economy beyond oil resources to accelerate economic development. Speaking at the National Treasury Workshop themed ‘Nigeria’s Revenue Challenges and the Way Forward: Exploring Non-Oil Alternatives,’ Edun highlighted the importance of this strategic […]
Day: February 17, 2025
Sustaining Detty December to Transform Nigeria into Global Tourism Powerhouse
Lagos: Detty December, a phrase coined to describe the festive and celebratory atmosphere that characterises the month of December in Nigeria, indicates the high volume of excitement and merriment associated with the last month of the year in Africa’s most populated country. Like in many other matters, Lagos State takes the lead in Detty December. […]
Group Ascribes Nigeria’s Improved Ranking on TI Index to Tinubu’s Policies
Abuja: Nigeria’s improved ranking on the Corruption Perception Index of the Transparency International (TI) is a reflection of the efficacy of President Bola Tinubu administration’s policies. A group, the Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF), made this known in a statement on Monday by its Chairman, Mr Ahmad Sajoh. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the recent […]
AU Endorses Nigeria as AfCFTA Digital Trade Champion
Addis Ababa: The African Union (AU) has endorsed Nigeria as the Digital Trade Champion for the continent under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Digital Trade protocol. The endorsement is a recognition of the Federal Government’s efforts in promoting digital enterprise and innovation, as stated by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola […]
Saudi Arabia Donates 100 Tonnes of Dates to Nigeria as Part of Humanitarian Efforts
Abuja: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has donated 100 tonnes of dates to the Federal Government of Nigeria as part of its annual humanitarian relief efforts. A statement from the Saudi Embassy indicated that the donation to Nigeria is a gift from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. It said that Amb. Faisal Al-Ghamdi, […]