Abuja: Nigeria’s Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has called for a stronger ECOWAS health pact to address Lassa fever and other emerging infectious diseases threatening the region. Dr. Jide Idris, Director-General of the NCDC, made the call on Thursday in Abidjan at a high-level panel on community involvement during the 2nd Lassa Fever […]
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Tinubu to Address Global Leaders at UN General Assembly on September 24
New york: President Bola Tinubu will take the stage at the 80th Session of the high-level General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters in New York on September 24. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Tinubu is slated to speak on the second day of the event, as per […]
Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Aimed at Stabilizing Nigerian Economy, Says SEC Director-General
Kaduna: The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has expressed confidence in the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu, asserting that these measures will play a crucial role in stabilizing and advancing the Nigerian economy. He made these remarks during the 23rd Convocation Lecture at the Nigerian Defence Academy […]
FG Steps Up Efforts to Reduce Food Prices Nationwide
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has directed a Federal Executive Council committee to intensify efforts to further reduce the prices of food items across Nigeria. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Sabi Abdullahi, announced this initiative during a capacity-building workshop for journalists covering the Senate in Abuja. According to News Agency of […]
Nigeria Aims for 25% Industrial Growth by 2035, Says Minister
Milan: The Federal Government of Nigeria has projected a significant rise in industrial contribution to GDP, targeting a 25% growth between 2025 and 2035 under a newly validated strategic framework. Sen. John Owan, Minister of State for Industry, made this remark during a panel session at the ongoing Gastech Exhibition and Conference in Milan, Italy. […]