May 2025 – Page 126 – Rise Africa

NiMet, NAPTIP Agree To Promote Climate Change Awareness

16.05.2025

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote climate change awareness and reduce vulnerability to forms of human trafficking. Speaking at the MoU signing in Abuja, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency...

CBN: Consumer Credit Fell By 6.93% To N3.84trn In February

16.05.2025

Consumer credit outstanding decreased by 6.93 per cent to N3.84 trillion in February 2025 from N4.12 trillion at the end of the preceding month, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said. The apex bank, which disclosed this in its economic report for February 2025, released on Thursday, said the decline reflected, “lower appetite for...

Constitution Review: Deputy Speaker Seeks Support From Australia, Rwanda On Gender, Mining Reforms

16.05.2025

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for partnership with the Australian and Rwandan government to support Nigeria’s efforts in promoting women’s representation in governance, improved security, building resilient mining sector amongst others. Kalu who doubles as the Chairman House Committee on Constitution Review, made the call during separate meetings with...

Japa: Lagos Clarifies Comment on 30% Absconded Workers

16.05.2025

The Lagos State Government yesterday clarified comments in which the Commissioner for Establishments and Training Afolabi Ayantayo was quoted as saying on Wednesday that 30 per cent of its civil servants sent overseas for training had failed to return to Nigeria. Ayantayo made the clarification after the said comment sparked public outrage. According to him,...

Russia, Ukraine Meet In Istanbul For First Talks Since Conflict

16.05.2025

Russian and Ukrainian delegations will meet in Istanbul on Friday for their first talks in more than three years of war. New Telegraph gathered that Kyiv is seeking an unconditional ceasefire at the meeting while Moscow says it wants to address the root causes of the conflict and revive failed 2022 negotiations in which made...

MSME Forum: FG Appoints Oduwole, Enoh, Tijani, Ambrose Into Committee

16.05.2025

The Federal Government has announced the appointments of the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole; Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa; Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Folashade Ambrose as members of the oversight Committee...

NANS Lauds JAMB Transparency, Requests To Supervise UTME Retake

16.05.2025

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Friday commended the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for transparency in handling the glitches that affected the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a letter addressed to JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, by NANS National President, Olushola Oladoja, the students’ body, expressed interest in monitoring...

AfCFTA: ‘Unlocking Full Potential Pivotal to Africa’s Economy’

16.05.2025

African governments have been called upon to unlock the full potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTFA) by prioritising the harmonisation of customs and trade policies, as this agreement remains pivotal to the overall economic prosperity of the continent. This was the submission of the Chief Executive Officer, Lagos Free Zone, Mrs. Adesuwa...

Nigerians Should Retire Establishment Politicians –Adebayo

16.05.2025

Prince Adewole Adebayo was the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 presidential election. In this interview, he speaks on President Bola Tinubu’s two years in office, among other issues, ANAYO EZUGWU writes The belief is the politics should be about greater public interest, not for personal or group interest. Is that...

Anambra Guber: Issues Over APGA, APC Alliance

16.05.2025

Anambra State stood still last Thursday, when President Bola Tinubu paid a working visit. OKEY MADUFORO reports on the new mantra of progressivism encapsulated by the duo ahead of the November 8 gubernatorial election in the state News greeted Anambra political landscape two months ago about the likelihood of President Bola Tinubu visiting the state...