May 2026 – Page 250 – Rise Africa

Africa’s Creative Economy To Hit $17.84bn In 2030 – Selar CEO

03.05.2026

Douglas Kendyson is the Chief Executive Officer of Selar. In this interview, he talks about the growing creative economy in Africa and how it is becoming a crucial driver of global economic growth and recovery. He further shares insights on how the generation of micro-entrepreneurs (creators) is fueling this new trend that is the creative...

Adelabu Seeks Sustained Commitment In Ongoing Power Sector Reforms

03.05.2026

The immediate past Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has called for sustained commitment and continuity in ongoing reforms in the power sector to ensure consistency in policies designed to reposition the industry. Adelabu made the call in a statement by Mr Bolaji Tunji, his Senior Special Advisor on Strategic Communications and Media Relations in Abuja....

Seme Customs Intensifies Push To Eliminate Trade Barriers Along Lagos-Abidjan Corridor

03.05.2026

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command, has intensified efforts to eliminate trade barriers along the Lagos–Abidjan corridor, leveraging strategic engagement with traditional institutions, security agencies, and cross-border authorities to boost the seamless movement of goods and services. The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Kaila, disclosed this during a series of familiarisation visits across Badagry...

SAF Diened Venue For Anti Drug Abuse In Sokoto

03.05.2026

The Sokoto Advancement Forum (SAF) was, over the weekend, barred from conducting its one-day brainstorming session on drug abuse. The Secretary of the forum, Alhaji Malami Ladan, a retired Permanent Secretary, said: “We write to apologise to all those who came for the purpose of attending the session at the Sokoto Guest Inn Ltd, Kalambaina...

AfCFTA: NPA Unveils Strategic Overhaul To Cut Delays, Boost Nigeria’s Trade Edge

03.05.2026

Nigeria is stepping up an ambitious overhaul of its port system in a highstakes bid to secure a dominant position in intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has said. Addressing industry stakeholders at the AMJON 2026 Annual Conference on Thursday,...

Automation: CRFFN Boss Draws Roadmap For Digital Revolution Of Nigerian Ports

03.05.2026

Nigeria’s maritime sector is on the cusp of a structural transformation as the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) unveils a comprehensive roadmap for the deployment of smart port systems an initiative expected to recalibrate efficiency, security and global competitiveness across the nation’s port ecosystem. Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of...

Kwankwaso Denies ADC Defection Rumours, Says No Decision Yet On Political Future

03.05.2026

Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has dismissed reports suggesting a possible realignment within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stating that no final decision has been taken regarding his political future or that of his associates. In a statement on Sunday addressing growing speculation, Kwankwaso said recent narratives about his position in the ADC...

Gov Lawal Preaches Perfect Unity, Developmental Politics

03.05.2026

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal on Saturday participated in the state Congress of All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Trade Fair Ground in Gusau. Speaking at the event, the Governor noted that the strength of any government is closely tied to the strength of its political base, which can only be achieved through perfect unity...

Community Policing Can Reduce Insecurity, Says Olubadan

03.05.2026

His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa I), has once again advocated for community policing, saying that it would reduce criminal activities not only in Ibadanland but in Nigeria as a whole. The assertion was contained in the press release issued and signed by Chief Ayoade Olugbemiga, the Chief Press Secretary to Olubadan of...

Gani Adam’s Life, Blueprint For True Progress, National Cohesion – Hamzat

03.05.2026

Akinrogun Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Otunba Adewale Hamzat, on Saturday, extolled the virtues of the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, in a statement as Iba Adams marked his 56th birthday anniversary on Friday. While congratulating the Yoruba Generalissimo on his birthday, Hazmat noted that as the nation continues to grapple with...