By Salisu Sani-Idris The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has emphasised the need for enactment of legislation that would ensure stiffer penalties for importers of bad medicine into the country. The Director-General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, made the disclosure in an interview withContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nasir Alhaji Isa Tanbagarka, the Sokoto State Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development, says the state government will collaborate with foreign and local investors to fully exploit the abundant solid minerals in the state. The partnership will also seek to enable the state to tap into the potential ofContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Dr Usman Isah, Convener, All Africa Medical and Wellness Expo (AMWE), on Saturday urged the Federal Government to create an enabling environment for domestic medical tourism to thrive in the country. Isah, who made the call during a zoom media chat said that Nigeria continues to loseContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Ikeja Dynamic Lions Club, an arm of Lions International District 404B2, Nigeria, has donated school books, bags, story books and other stationery to pupils of Agidingbi Primary School in Ikeja, Lagos. Speaking during the gift presentation, Mr Sanyaolu Opeyemi, President of the club, said that theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Prof. Uche Waleke of the Finance Department, Nasarawa State University, on Friday urged Nigerians to embrace and uphold their culture to achieve national security and economic development. Waleke made the call during the investment forum segment of the 16th International Arts and Craft Expo (INAC) in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Exhibitors at the just concluded 19th AKWAABA Africa Travel and Tourism Market have commended the organisation of the fair. The exhibitors who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews said the three-day fair had been impactful on their business as well as educating.Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Miss Tourism Nigeria, Joy Ekekwe, on Tuesday urged hoteliers to participate in marketing Nigerian historical and tourism sites. The 26-year-old financial consultant made the call during the 19th AKWAABA Africa Travel and Tourism Market, held in Lagos from Sept. 3 to Sept. 5. Ekekwe said that marketingContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River on Sunday declared the 19th AKWAABA Africa Travel and Tourism Market open in Lagos. Otu commended the organiser of the travel market, Ikechi Uko, for his consistency over the years as he spoke on the need for such programmes. “It givesContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Hannatu Musawa, Honourable Minister of Culture and Creative Economy has promised to boost nation’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) through developing innovative strategies in the arts and culture industry. Musawa made the pledge during a meeting with Hon. Oluwabunmi Amao, Director-General, Centre for Black and African Arts andContinue Reading
