Day: September 21, 2024

FG adopts global best practices for CPI, GDP rebasing, NLSS

The Federal Government has reaffirmed plans to adopt global best practices in rebasing the Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and conducting the Nigeria Living Standards Survey (NLSS).

Dr Vitalis Obi, Permanent Secretary, Minis…

Nigerian youth celebrate ‘Chuseok’ with Korean dishes

Six Nigerian youths on Wednesday participated in preparing two Korean side dishes in a cooking programme to celebrate Korea traditional festival ‘Chuseok’.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Chuseok traditional festival is Korea’s annual t…

Foundation donates ?10m to Borno flood victims

The Chairman, Seyi Vodi Foundation, Mr Seyi Adekunle, has donated N10 million to support Borno State government’s efforts to recover from the recent flooding in the state.

The funds are aimed at helping with the rehabilitation and rebuilding of areas…

FG signs MOU with Russian firm to complete Ajaokuta steel coy

The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Russian firm, Tyazhpromexport (TPE), the original builders of the Ajaokuta Steel Plant, and members of its consortium in Moscow.

The move is part of President Bola Tinubu’…

Korea urges stronger ties with Nigeria

Mr Kim Pankyu, Korea Ambassador to Nigeria, has called for stronger synergy with Nigeria to strengthen the cultural affinity that both countries shared, especially in music and dance.

Kim made the call at the opening ceremony of the 12th Korean Film …

Why U.S. prioritises building PHEM capacity in Nigeria

The U.S. CDC says as Nigeria continues to experience multiple disease outbreaks, the need to build public health experts’ capacity in emergency preparedness and response becomes critical.

Dr Muhammad Saleh of the U.S. CDC, said this in his presentati…