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  Mbaise, Imo State Nigeria: Following the Mbaise Policy Roundtable (MPR)’s 2022 Annual Global Summit with the theme Agriculture – A Pathway to Youth Empowerment and Mitigation of Insecurity in Rural Communities – A Case Study of the Mbaise Nation, the Mbaise Agriculture Projects Implementation Committee (MAPIC), inaugurated by the …

A group, Alaigbo Development Foundation (ADF) has condemned the call for the renaming of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) after the late Queen Elizabeth of England, noting that it would amount to urinating on the graves of the nation’s founding fathers and would be “sacrilegious and impossible.” A statement …

By Maureen Okon Abuja, Sept. 9, 2022 The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) says a 28-year-old Nigerian student has been reported missing in Northern Cyprus since Aug. 2. The commission said this in a statement issued in Abuja by its Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocol, Mr. Abdur-Rahman Balogun. …

By Temitope Ponle Abuja, Sept. 9, 2922 The African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched and priced a new 1.25 billion euros seven-year Global Benchmark transaction, in a Social Bond format, due Sept. 14, 2029. The AfDB in a statement posted on its website on Friday, stated the bond launched on Wednesday, …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 8, 2022 UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Thursday, paid tribute to late Queen Elizabeth II for her unwavering, lifelong dedication to serving her people. Guterres in a statement said he was deeply saddened at the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the …

London, Sept. 8, 2022   Chelsea have appointed Graham Potter as their new manager on a five-year contract, with the former Brighton & Hove Albion boss taking over from the sacked Thomas Tuchel, the Premier League club announced on Thursday. Chelsea dismissed Tuchel on Wednesday, a day after they suffered a …

London, Sept. 8, 2022 Britain’s new King has described the death of the Queen, who he called his “beloved Mother,” as the “greatest sadness” for his family. One of the first acts of the new monarch – whose title has been confirmed by the Prime Minister as King Charles III …

Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) for the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has restated his resolve to ensure that the education sector in the ‘New Nigeria’ receives the robust funding it needs to productively transform the nation. This resolution was revealed in his message to mark the International …

Balmoral (Scotland), Sept. 8, 2022 Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and the nation’s figurehead for seven decades, has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday. Prince Charles is now king. It is a moment that the United Kingdom has been bracing for, with an elaborate plan for “Operation London …

By Temitope Ponle Abuja, Sept. 7, 2022 Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group says the bank will provide 12.5 billion dollars to support the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Programme (AAA-P). The AfDB president disclosed this via his verified twitter handle @akin_adesina on Wednesday. The AAA-P is …

By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Sept. 7, 2022 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the signing of a Bilateral Air Services Agreement between Nigeria and Kuwait. Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing State House Correspondents after the FEC meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari. …

By Monday Ijeh Abuja, Sept. 7, 2022 The Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed the detention of the self-acclaimed Kaduna train hostage negotiator, Mr. Tukur Mamu.    Dr Peter Afunanya, the Public Relations Officer of DSS said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.   He said the clarification followed …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 6, 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari will address the 77th Session of the high-level General Debate of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York on Wednesday, Sept. 21, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. A revised provisional list …

By Maureen Okon Abuja, Sept. 7, 2022 Mr. Shri Balasubramanian, the new Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria has commended Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) for engaging the Diaspora in nation building. The envoy said this on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to the NiDCOM Chairman, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in Abuja. …

Popular Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, (Burna Boy) has revealed that he joined the music industry after he left Prison at Chelmsford HMP, a United Kingdom (UK) jail for young offenders. Burna Boy dropped this revelation via his verified Twitter handle @burnaboy in a tweet on Wednesday which he later deleted. …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described Africa as the next destination for global business, with Lagos being the convergence point. He said the economic position of the State, the innovative youth population and the conducive environment provided by the government are what makes Lagos the destination of choice …

By Stellamaris Ashinze Lagos, Sept. 6, 2022 Google on Tuesday announced the selection of 60 eligible startups across Africa with $4 million dollars funding to enable them scale up their ongoing work. The programme, which is called Google Black Founders Fund (BFF) for startups in Africa, is the second phase …

TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading distributor of tech, services and lifestyle products has partnered with Classera, a globally renowned learning management platform to further expand access to virtual learning for millions of users across Nigeria. The recently signed partnership will see Classera leverage TD Africa’s growing database, network of resellers/partners …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Aug. 5, 2022 Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Americas (NIDOA) has met to discuss ways to mentor Nigerian youths to reduce unemployment among the population and prepare them for A brighter future. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that mentorship was one of the major …

New Jersey, United States of America (USA)-based Nigeria-born, Sir Clement, and his wife Chukwunonso Ezeh, celebrated their wedding anniversary recently and hosted friends and family to a Barbecue Cookout. It was a time of great joy and camaraderie with plenty to eat and drink. It was, indeed, fun time for all …

For one brief moment it seemed like the UK is ready to elect their own person of colour as the Leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister. Rishi Sunnak, born of Indian parents and until lately the Chancellor of the Exchequer (Minister of Finance) at one time was a …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pledged the continuation of his administration’s support for the creative industry in the State. Sanwo-Olu applauds the tenacity and doggedness of the Nigerian creative artists and entertainers, for creating a growth path for the sector with less institutional support. He said Lagos State …

By Patience Aliyu Jos, Sept. 5, 2022 Amb. Sarafa Isola, Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom has received a delegation of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) that was on an investment drive to the UK. This was made known to the News Agency of Nigeria …

A significant chapter of global history was closed on 30th August 2022. On that day, an equally substantive champion of reforms passed and bequeathed us a mixed assessment of his contribution to the new world order. Mikhail Gorbachev is that man. He was not alone in this powerful club. His …

The Media Office of the Mr. Peter Obi/Senator Yusuf Datti Baba- Ahmed Presidential denied allegation that Mr. Obi, who has been in several European and United States of America (USA) cities delivering lectures on the Role of Diasporans in the electoral process is canvassing for funds for the 2023 presidential …