May 2025 – Page 70 – Rise Africa

KWSG Reiterates Commitment To Youth-Driven Agricultural Initiatives

22.05.2025

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to youth-focused agricultural initiatives aimed at empowering young people and promoting self-reliance across the state. The Commissioner for Youth Development, Ambassador Ndanusa Usman Shehu, gave the assurance on Thursday in Ilorin during the Kwara South Consultative Youth Forum’s Annual Agriculture Summit, themed “Empowering Youth Through Agriculture.”...

Shell Sees Bright Future For Nigerian Companies In Offshore Devts

22.05.2025

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) has highlighted significant opportunities for Nigerian companies to benefit from its offshore and shallow water oil and gas projects, provided they are prepared to capitalize on them. Speaking at the 5th Nigerian Oil and Gas Opportunity Fair (NOGOF) in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, SNEPCo Managing Director, Ronald Adams,...

Edo PDP Condemns Law Enforcement Agents’ Altercation With Youths

22.05.2025

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday expressed deep concern over a recent clash between youths and law enforcement agents in Benin City, Edo State. The incident followed a protest on Tuesday by youths, reportedly internet fraudsters commonly known as “Yahoo boys,” in Isihor, Ovia North East Local Government Area....

Keyamo Tasks African Countries To Prioritize Infrastructure

22.05.2025

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has urged the Banjul Accord Group (BAG) member states to prioritize aviation infrastructure development and create a conducive environment to attract investments. Speaking at the 4th Council of Ministers meeting following the 18th BAG Plenary Session in Abuja on Thursday, Keyamo emphasized the need for concerted...

S’West Delegates Meet In Lagos To Set Agenda

22.05.2025

Stakeholders from the South West geopolitical zone gathered in Lagos on Thursday to articulate the region’s position ahead of the upcoming National Political Summit organized by The Patriots, a group of eminent Nigerians led by Chief Emeka Anyaoku. The summit, originally scheduled for May 29, has been postponed to June 9–11 to allow broader participation...

Let’s Market APC’s Achievements, Abbas Charges Party Faithful

22.05.2025

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has urged all stakeholders within the All Progressives Congress (APC) to compile and actively promote the achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s administration at the grassroots ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking at the APC National Summit held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday, themed ‘Renewed Hope...

FG Sues Natasha For Defamation

22.05.2025

The Federal Government on Thursday instituted a suit against the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over alleged defamatory remarks made on live television. New Telegraph gathered that the suit marked CR/297/25 and filed before a Federal Capital Territory High Court on May 16, 2025, has Akpoti-Uduaghan as the sole defendant. The government accused...

FG’s Family-Centric Approach To Devt Gains Recognition In Türkiye

22.05.2025

Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to integrating family-focused strategies into national development policies—an initiative that is now gaining international recognition. Speaking during the ministerial session of the ongoing International Family Forum (IFF) in Türkiye, which features participation from 26 countries, the minister highlighted Nigeria’s deliberate efforts...

IHS Nigeria Partners With NSCDC To Enhance Security Of Telecoms Infrastructure

22.05.2025

IHS Nigeria, a subsidiary of IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) and one of the world’s largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared communications infrastructure, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to bolster the security of critical telecommunications infrastructure across the country. With over 16,000...

Stakeholders Call For Multimodal Transport System

22.05.2025

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s South-West region have reiterated the urgent need for a functional multimodal transport system to accelerate economic development, foster regional integration, and strengthen the economy. This resolution emerged during a high-level meeting held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, where top government officials, both serving and retired Heads of Service, and Permanent...