Abuja: President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, has announced that the regional bloc needs approximately $2.61 billion to operationalise its proposed 5,000-strong ECOWAS Standby Force (ESF). Touray revealed this during a joint meeting of ECOWAS Ministers of Finance and Defence in Abuja, aimed at finalising the modalities for mobilising funds to activate the […]
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Wike Hails Tinubu, Commends Turnout in Rivers LG Elections
Port harcourt: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the ongoing local government elections in Rivers. Wike made the remarks on Saturday after casting his vote at Polling Unit 007, Ward 9, Rumuepirikom Community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area (LGA). He commended President Bola Tinubu for ensuring that […]
Underaged Trafficking and Exploitation Unveiled in Northwest Nigeria
Kaduna: At just 10 years old, Ladidi Mudi (not real name) wakes at 5:00 a.m. daily. But unlike children her age who prepare for school, her mornings begin with sweeping, mopping, and washing dishes in the home of a stranger she calls ‘mummy’ in Unguwan Rimi, GRA, Kaduna. Though she lives with her employer, Ladidi […]
First Lady Applauds Shea Butter Export Ban as Boon for Local Processors
Abuja: The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has praised the Federal Government’s recent decision to ban the exportation of raw shea butter, calling it a crucial move to empower local processors and open new opportunities within the agricultural value chain. Speaking at the conclusion of a three-day National Workshop on Agro-Value-Chain Capacity Building for Women […]
Colombian VP Arrives in Nigeria for Strategic Three-Day Visit
Abuja: The Vice-President of Colombia, Francia M¡rquez, arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja for a three-day official visit to Nigeria. This engagement is expected to deepen diplomatic and strategic relations between the two countries. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the visit aims to enhance collaboration in governance, trade, agriculture, energy, education, […]