Abuja: At West Africa’s busiest border crossings, the stories are the same; weary drivers battling endless checkpoints, passengers recounting harassment, and officials overwhelmed by fake permits and mismatched documents. From touts collecting illegal fees at Seme to immigration officers struggling with manual records, the cracks in the region’s road transport system are visible every day. […]
Read MoreAbuja: Popular comedian and wellness advocate Anita Asuoha, popularly known as Real Warri Pikin, has become brand ambassador for Purna Gummies, a leading supplement and nutritional support brand. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the ace artiste was unveiled at an official ceremony on Wednesday in Abuja. Unveiling of the star artiste as Purna’s ambassador […]
Read MoreWashington: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured foreign investors that the government will continue to advance reforms and unlock opportunities for sustainable investment and growth. CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso, gave the assurance in Washington, while addressing investors at the Nigeria Investors Forum held on the sidelines of IMF/World Bank annual meetings. He said […]
Read MoreNairobi: A nature-based solution is demonstrating outcomes in supporting farmers in Kenya, Uganda, and South Sudan and sustainably revitalising their papaya (pawpaw) crops affected by papaya mealybug pest. The papaya mealybug, known scientifically as Paracoccus marginatus, is a pest wreaking havoc across East Africa, slashing yields, reducing orchard lifespans, and undermining food security and livelihoods. […]
Read MoreLagos: An indigenous technology company, Arigo Technologies, says Nigeria and Africa have all it takes to become creators and leaders in the digital economy, not just consumers of foreign technology. Dr Arinze Madueke, Founder of Arigo Technologies, made the statement during the simultaneous launch of seven distinct, multisector digital platforms by the company at an […]
Read MoreBeijing: The upcoming V-Day military parade in Beijing will be a significant occasion to demonstrate China’s determination, will, and capacity to resolutely safeguard its national sovereignty, security, and development interests, and to firmly uphold world peace. The parade on Sept. 3 will highlight the Chinese military’s recent advancements in modernization. It is an important part […]
Read MoreBloemfontein: Ahead of the Super Eagles World Cup qualifying clash with Bafana Bafana in South Africa, the leadership of the Nigerian community in that country has commenced mobilisation efforts. Mr Smart Nwobi, the President of the Nigeria Union South Africa (NUSA), the umbrella body representing Nigerians in South Africa, said this in a statement. According […]
Read MoreAbuja: The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has urged the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to take a leadership role in driving procurement reforms across government agencies. The Director-General of BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, made the call during a courtesy visit to the NYSC Director-General, Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, at the NYSC headquarters in Abuja, according […]
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