Day: May 17, 2024

FCTA trains agric. field officers, targets bumper harvest

The Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat, FCT Administration has trained agricultural field officers to provide efficient services to farmers, towards achieving bumper harvest in the territory.

The Mandate Secretary of the secretariat, Mr L…

ECOWAS, private sector unveil strategies to boost tourism

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the private tourism sector and other stakeholders have unveiled strategic initiatives aimed at creating a robust regional tourism confederation across the bloc.

The decision is contained in a c…

Envoy reaffirms China’s commitment to supporting Nigeria

Mr Zhang Yi, the Chargé d’affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, has reaffirmed China’s commitment to support Nigeria’s development through strategic partnerships, technology transfer, and infrastructure investments.

Zhang stated this on Thursd…

Students loan application portal opens May 24 – NELFUND

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), has announced May 24 as official date for the opening of portal for student loan applications.

The Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this on Thursday in a statement made availab…

NAN, critical partner in promoting truth, integrity – MD

Malam Ali Muhammed Ali, the Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) says the Agency will continue to lead as a critical partner in promoting truth and integrity.

Ali said this on Thursday when he received members of the Lux Terra Leadership …

AfDB to support Nigeria’s power sector with $1bn – Official

The African Development Bank (AfDB) says it plans to support Nigeria’s power sector with one billion dollars to boost electricity.

Dr Kevin Kariuki, Vice President, Power, Energy, Climate Change and Green Growth Complex, AfDB, said this on Thursday …