THE Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI), has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, at age 56 after a brief illness. The National President of AANI, Amb. Emmanuel Okafor,…
THE Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has promised to develop FCT’s arts, culture and tourism potential. Wike made the promise at the opening of the 2024 Abuja Festival of Arts and Culture (ASOFEST), in…
SOUTH Africa has temporarily closed one of its busiest border crossings with Mozambique due to escalating post-election violence in the neighbouring country. The closure of the Lebombo Port of Entry, which links the two nations, follows reports of vehicles being…
IN an increasingly digital and fast-paced world, companies strive to set themselves apart and explore new market opportunities. Traditional business strategies often focus on outperforming competitors within the same market, resulting in ‘red oceans’ of fierce competition. But what if…
THE Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Thursday to Saturday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Wednesday in Abuja envisaged a sunny and hazy atmosphere over parts of Borno, Adamawa and Taraba states…
THE Security Situation Room Mourn with the Nigeria Army over the demise of its Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoheed Lagbaja. The Security Situation Room also Mourns with is family, friends and colleagues, especially his course mates.…
IN much of the Global South, agriculture forms the backbone of rural economies. Yet, for farmers, especially smallholders, limited access to modern agricultural technology and the impact of climate change make sustainable, profitable farming increasingly difficult. Cocoa farmers in Ghana,…
ETHIOPIAN Airlines celebrated a historic milestone with the arrival of Africa’s first Airbus A350-1000 at Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport, becoming the continent’s only carrier to operate this largest A350 model. The new aircraft, christened Ethiopia: Land of Origins, touched down on…
THE UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the government of Sierra Leone have signed a significant financing agreement for the launch of the Livestock and Livelihoods Development Project (LLDP). This ambitious initiative is designed to uplift nearly 500,000 people…
DAVID Lammy, the UK Foreign Secretary, is nearing the end of his first tour of Africa, seeking to restore the country’s diplomatic ties with the continent. This initiative is driven by his vision of forging respectful and long-term partnerships that…
