The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has announced a significant milestone in the country’s trade performance, revealing that Nigeria’s non-oil exports reached $5.45 billion in 2024. This marks a 20.7% increase in value compared to previous years, with the total trade volume for the year standing at 7.2 metric tons. The announcement was made by …
Nigeria is poised to make history in the beauty and retail sectors as The Body Shop, the iconic UK-based ethical skincare and cosmetics brand, prepares to launch its first-ever store in the country. This groundbreaking move represents the brand’s inaugural physical presence in West Africa, expanding its global reach while bringing its beloved products directly …
Applications are now open for the 2025 Daily Trust Radio Graduate Trainee Programme, a one-year immersive training opportunity designed for young Nigerian graduates passionate about radio and broadcasting. Daily Trust Radio, a subsidiary of The Media Trust Group, is offering this programme to equip aspiring broadcasters with the skills and experience needed to excel in …
Applications are now open for the 2025 Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Prize for Literary Criticism Award, a prestigious annual prize sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited to celebrate and reward outstanding literary criticism. This year, the competition focuses on the Children’s Literature genre, offering a grand prize of USD 10,000 to the author of the best critical …
In a historic move to deepen diplomatic and economic relations, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf M. Tuggar (OON), has arrived in Kuwait for a landmark working visit. This visit, which runs from 5th to 8th February 2025, marks the first time a Nigerian Foreign Minister has visited Kuwait since the establishment of diplomatic …
Minna, Niger State – In a compassionate gesture aimed at alleviating the suffering of victims of the recent Dikko tanker explosion, the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated N100 million to the Niger State Government. The donation was made during a private visit to Minna, where the First Lady expressed her condolences …
Abuja, Nigeria – In a significant move to address malnutrition and improve maternal and child health, the Federal Government has committed N1.2 billion in domestic resources to the Child Nutrition Fund (CNF). This announcement was made by Dr. Muhammad Pate, Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, on Monday via his X handle, following a stakeholders’ …
Abuja, Nigeria – In a landmark decision aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s healthcare system, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a total of $1.07 billion in financing for healthcare sector reforms under the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) program, alongside a N4.8 billion allocation for HIV treatment. The announcement, made by the Minister …
Applications are now open for the 2025 LEAP Africa Youth Leadership Development Programme (YLDP), a transformative initiative designed to equip young Nigerians with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to lead and drive meaningful change in their communities and the nation at large. The application deadline is March 14, 2025, so don’t miss this opportunity …
Nigeria’s digital payment landscape has exploded in 2024, with electronic transactions reaching a record-breaking N1.07 quadrillion, equivalent to approximately $702.6 billion. This monumental figure, based on a N1,535/$1 exchange rate as of December 31, 2024, marks the first time the nation has crossed the quadrillion naira threshold in e-payments. Data released by the Nigeria Inter-Bank …
