The Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) has shifted its support to women and youth exporters with a seed fund of N10 billion under a new programme coined ‘Women and Youth Export Facility (WAYEF)’. The bank also announced a partnership with Afreximbank under which $50 million Project Preparation Fund (PPF) would be mobilised for Nigeria. The objective... Read More
The federal government has signed a Memorandum of Action (MOA) with the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) geared towards averting the planned nationwide strike of resident doctors billed to commence Thursday, April 1. Both sides reached an agreement Wednesday night to shelve the strike ultimatum, while the leadership of NARD will receive a clean... Read More
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has instructed the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Audi, to return Nigeria back to the olden days when people could travel freely on the roads without fear of being waylaid, kidnapped or assassinated. The minister gave the order yesterday during a working... Read More
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday said that the routine overseas’ medical checks by President Muhammadu Buhari was a direct indictment of his Presidency over its failure to fix the healthcare system, which has been wrecked by his administration. In a statement by the National Publicity Secretary of PDP, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan, the party said... Read More
The opportunities are immense and work toward realizing Canadian trade and investment in Kenya is already well-underway OTTAWA, Canada, March 30, 2021/ — Today, the Republic of Kenya has joined The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business (www.CanadaAfrica.ca) as a full member of the 27-year-old organization, committed to accelerating Canada-Africa trade and investment. ‘On behalf of the board,... Read More
Building on the success of season 1, “Y’Africa” is returning this autumn with a new season, which will be broadcast on fifteen African national channels, on YouTube and adapted as a podcast PARIS, France, March 30, 2021/ — Painters, photographers, sculptors, choreographers, stylists and musicians – African culture is packed with young talent from... Read More
Teaching Will Not Be A Thankless Job In Lagos, Governor Vows • Sanwo-Olu Has Set New Record – NUT It was a defining moment for teachers in the Lagos State Education family on Tuesday. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presented handsome rewards to teachers adjudged to have made quality impacts in the State’s teaching service.... Read More
Flags off Fourth Bi-Monthly Payment Cycle on Lagos Island East LCDA The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has charged beneficiaries the conditional cash transfer to ensure that the funds collected are judiciously utilised to sustain the laudable Social Investment Programme of the Lagos State Government in collaboration with the... Read More
The National Security Council meeting is underway at the State House, Abuja with President Muhammadu Buhari presiding. The meeting is holding inside the Executive Council Chambers ahead of the President’s scheduled travel to London, the United Kingdom for a two-week routine medical check up later in the day. Those attending the meeting include Vice President... Read More