Osun state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the state’s All Progressive Congress(APC) as an irredemeably discredited platform swimming in political darkness and seeking redemption through false saintly garb and denial of impressive progress under the Adeleke administration. This was contained in a statement signed by the state PDP party chairman, Hon…
The plan is part of a broader project to build a transport link between India, the Middle East and Europe.At the G20 summit in New Delhi today, the US, India, EU and Saudi Arabia announced the promotion of a major railway and sea transport corridor between India and Europe via the Middle East. The project…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted the visa ban placed on Nigerian travellers after almost one year. This follows a historic agreement between President Bola Tinubu and President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday, according to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and…
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate, says non-communicable diseases are becoming more prevalent as a result of ageing and changes in the lifestyle of people. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), non-communicable diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases, are not passed from person to person. The main types…
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, on Monday, buttressed the popular “let the poor breathe” quote of President Bola Tinubu, saying the statement means more than people might think. Oyedele, who was inaugurated in August by Tinubu to head the committee, affirmed the President’s euphemism during an…
The National/House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Benin, the Edo State capital, has affirmed the return of a House of Representative member, representing Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency, Hon. Peter Akpatason by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the February 25, 2023 Election. The judgement in the petition marked EPT/ED/HR/10/2023 and filed by the…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will launch, on Tuesday in Abuja, the Joint Platform for the Advancement of Cybersecurity in West Africa. According to a statement posted on its website on Monday, the platform will focus on regional cyber diplomacy, the protection of critical infrastructures, the fight against cybercrime, and data sovereignty….
“Nature Voices Pledge” will be launched at a Presidential Panel on nature at the Africa Climate Summit Nairobi, September 5th, 2023: Some of Africa’s largest financial institutions are backing a call to conserve and restore nature amid a biodiversity crisis that threatens the wellbeing and livelihoods of tens of millions of its people.The landmark “Nature…
In a first for Africa today sees the launch of the Pan-African Fund Managers’ Association (PAFMA), a new trade association bringing together fund managers from across the continent with backing from some of the industry’s most powerful players. The five founding members of PAFMA are the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PENOP); the Fund…
This is Trent’s second visit to Nigeria, the British High Commission said in a statement. A Royal Navy warship, HMS Trent, arrived in Lagos on Sunday to aid the fight against illegal activities including piracy and illicit trafficking in the sub-region. This is Trent’s second visit to Nigeria, the British High Commission said in a…
