Abuja: Africa’s integration into Global Value Chains (GVCs) has been simplistic and skewed toward low value-addition in spite of its rich endowment of natural resources and industrial potential. The continent’s involvement in GVCs remains constrained by structural limitations, particularly low value addition and persistent reliance on raw material exports. According to News Agency of Nigeria, […]
Day: June 22, 2025
FCT Residents Struggle Amidst Ongoing Strike, Call for Resolution
Abuja: Some residents of Bwari Area Council of the FCT have expressed their frustration over the inability to access primary healthcare services due to a three-month strike by council workers. The residents, in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), appealed to the FCT administration and the council chairmen to resolve the ongoing situation. […]
Air Peace to Launch Direct Flights from Abuja to London Heathrow: A Diplomatic Milestone
Abuja: Mr Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has announced that Air Peace will commence direct flights from Abuja to London Heathrow Airport on October 26. According to News Agency of Nigeria, this development follows sustained diplomatic efforts by the Federal Government to ensure reciprocity in international air travel agreements. The minister […]
Empowering Widows Through Training and Support: DEPOWA’s Commitment to Resilience
Kaduna: Mrs. Oghogho Musa, President of the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), emphasized the significance of the International Widows’ Day celebration as a testament to the strength and resilience of widows, who courageously navigate numerous challenges. She shared these sentiments during an event in Kaduna that brought together 255 widows to mark the […]
Lagos Nears Malaria Elimination, Set to Become First in West Africa
Lagos: The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has announced that the state is on the verge of making history by becoming the first West African geopolitical zone to eliminate malaria. This initiative is not reliant on vaccines or genetically modified mosquitoes, but rather on ‘simple common sense’ medical practices and a robust […]