Lessons from the U.S. Commercial Service for the Next Generation of U.S.–Nigeria Economic Relations By Anayo Agu “Trade has probably done more than any other single influence to promote civilization throughout the world.” — Cordell Hull , Former U.S. Secretary of State and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Throughout history, nations […]
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Konga is celebrating its 14th anniversary with a series of customer-focused initiatives, including the launch of its upgraded mobile app and website, exclusive anniversary offers, product upgrades, and exciting rewards designed to deliver even greater value to shoppers. Running from July 1 to July 31 under the theme “Celebrating Possibilities,” the campaign reflects Konga’s […]
Former Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has officially assumed office as the 14th President of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering (NAE), with a commitment to strengthen policy engagement and position engineering at the forefront of Nigeria’s development agenda. Danbatta made this pledge during his […]
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) proudly announces the signing into law Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. This landmark legislation marks a transformative milestone in of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act, 2026 by His Excellency, President Nigeria’s journey towards a secure, inclusive and digitally empowered nation. The new Act […]
The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has expressed concern over the high cost of doing aviation business in Nigeria, stating that over 70 percent of airlines that commenced operations in the country have ceased to exist. He attributed this alarming rate of business failure to […]
President Tinubu Approves Six-Month Tenure Extension for Customs Comptroller-General Adeniyi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted a six-month extension to the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, allowing him to remain in office until February 2027. The announcement was made on Friday by […]
The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has announced that engineers who undergo its forensic investigation training will be certified and added to a national register of specialists to investigate building collapses and other engineering failures across the country. The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of COREN, […]
The United Kingdom government has unveiled sweeping new legislation to prevent children under 16 from accessing major social media platforms. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the policy on Tuesday, describing it as a necessary step to shield young people from harmful and polarising online content that can negatively affect their […]
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has announced plans for the 2026 edition of ICTEL Expo, Africa’s premier platform for dialogue, collaboration, innovation, and sustainable digital development. Scheduled to hold on Tuesday, July 28 and Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the Grand Ballroom, Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, […]
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has challenged Nigerian students to become active drivers of innovation and technological development, urging them to leverage emerging technologies to build solutions that can transform the nation’s economy. The Minister made the call during the official commissioning and handover […]