Mathew Dadiya, Abuja The Russian Federation has begun preparations for the Economic Forum and the Russia-Africa Summit slated for October, this year. In a statement to our correspondent on Thursday by Ekaterina Zhila, Public Relations Department of URALCHEM, JSC said that the key topic of the meeting was the development …

By Mathew Dadiya, Abuja The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has appointed Idrissa Diop, formerly of Ecobank Transnational Inc., as its new Director of Compliance. Mr. Diop, who, until his appointment, was Ecobank’s Group Head of Compliance, replaces Maureen Mba, who retired from Afreximbank in May, after a long meritorious service. …

By Mathew Dadiya, Abuja  Perplexed by the rising threats of insecurity in the country, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Thursday, said that the South West region does not want to experience any other war.  He said, “the drum of war is sounding loud across the country.” The revered …

By Sunday Orinya Recently, the leadership of the United States of America has significantly intensified efforts to increase its influence in Africa. The objective is to draw the states of the region into cooperation in various fields. To this end, working visits of government officials, business representatives and non-governmental organizations …

By Gom Mirian, Abuja  The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Professor Bolaji Owasanoye, has called on Nigerian youths to lead the fight against corruption as they have a stake in the future and Development of the country.  Professor Owasanoye gave the charge through …

By Gom Mirian, Abuja.  The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in an effort to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness has appointed new Branch Chiefs, redeployed two Air Officers Commanding and other senior officers. In a statement available to newsmen in Abuja from its spokesman, Air commodore Ibikunle Daramola, the new appointments …

By Gom Mirian, Abuja Following the Federal Government’s Directive for the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) and other security agencies to patronise the Nigerian Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG) Industry Sector, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is perfecting plans to partner with Woolen and Synthetic Textile Manufacturing Limited, Ikeja, for …

By Gom Mirian, Abuja The National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency, NOSDRA, has on Tuesday insisted that all operators in the petroleum industry must comply with the regulations of the agency or face sanctions. The Director General, National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency, Musa Idris, made the call …

Says his critics are not patriotic President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday made a veiled reference to former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, insisting that those who are criticizing him over isolated security challenges in some parts of the country are not patriotic. The president who spoke at an audience with …

Fidelity Bank Plc has trained over 100 SMEs at the 8th edition of the highly acclaimed Export Management Programme (EMP) with the aim of providing impactful, world-class support to Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Kano State. The training is in partnership with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) and …