Abuja: The Defence Headquarters is set to host 53 Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDS) from 53 African countries, including Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Republic, for the Maiden African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit in Abuja. The summit, which will encourage Africa-led solutions to the continent’s security challenges, will be held from Aug. 25 to […]
Day: June 25, 2025
Ododo Inaugurates PTF Smart Police Station in Kogi
Ekinrin-Adde: Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Wednesday inaugurated a multi-million Naira Smart Police Divisional Headquarters, built by Police Trust Fund (PTF) in Ekinrin-Adde, Ijumu Local Government Area of the state. The governor described the PTF Special Intervention Project as a clear statement of safety for the people of Ijumu and its environs. According to […]
‘WelcomeToNigeria Expo 2025’ to Reposition Domestic Tourism in FCT
Abuja: ‘WelcomeToNigeria Expo 2025’, a national initiative aimed at repositioning domestic tourism as a driver of inclusive economic development in Nigeria, is set to debut in the Federal Capital Territory. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Dr. Mukhtar Muhammad, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy (FMACTCE), inaugurated […]
Equity Market Sees N1.19 Trillion Gain as Oando and Dangote Sugar Lead Surge
Lagos: The Nigerian stock market ended on a positive note on Wednesday, with an impressive gain of N1.185 trillion in market value. The market capitalisation increased by 1.57% to reach N76.761 trillion, up from N75.576 trillion recorded the previous day. The All-Share Index (ASI) also saw an upward movement, rising by 1,466.87 points, or 1.22%, […]
Africa’s Growth Reaches 3.2% in 2024 Amid Global Challenges, Reports Afreximbank
Abuja: Africa recorded a growth rate of 3.2 per cent in 2024, despite the challenging global environment, says Afreximbank Research Report. Dr Yemi Kale, Group Chief Economist, Afreximbank, disclosed this while presenting the 2025 African Trade and Economic Outlook (ATEO) Report at the Afreximbank 32 Annual Meetings (AAM2025) in Abuja on Wednesday. According to News […]