Abuja: Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, emphasized the importance of Africa’s contributions in shaping global shipping policies, noting that 90 per cent of the continent’s trade is seaborne. This statement was made during the African Strategic Summit on Shipping Decarbonisation held in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the […]
Month: March 2025
Tanzania’s Prof. Janabi Unveils Vision for WHO-AFRO Leadership
Abuja: As Africa grapples with persistent health challenges, Tanzanian health expert, Prof. Mohamed Janabi, has unveiled his vision for transforming healthcare on the continent. Janabi, who is vying for the position of WHO Regional Director for Africa (WHO-AFRO), spoke with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Janabi outlined […]
ECOWAS Aims to Attract 10 Million Tourists to West Africa Annually by 2029
Banjul: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced its ambitious plan to attract 10 million intra-community tourists to the West African subregion each year by 2029. Mrs. Massandje Toure-Litse, the ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, revealed this at a high-level capacity-building workshop in The Gambia on Tuesday. According to News […]
Tinubu Declares State of Emergency in Rivers Amid Political Crisis
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers following the lingering political crisis in the state. The President made the declaration in a national broadcast on Tuesday. According to News Agency of Nigeria, President Tinubu stated that it had become necessary to invoke the provision of section 305 of the Constitution […]
Stakeholders Urge Customs to Support Border Communities Through CSR Initiatives
Abuja: Some stakeholders have called on the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to ensure that its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Unit implements projects that positively impact its operational areas, particularly border communities. The stakeholders made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According to News Agency of Nigeria, the NCS recently […]