US, Nigeria Launch Trade Pact to Drive Investment, Create Jobs

Officials from the U.S. and Nigeria at the Abuja launch of the Commercial and Investment Partnership aimed at expanding bilateral trade.

US, Nigeria Launch Trade Pact to Drive Investment, Create Jobs

By: Uju Nwachukwu In a bid to deepen commercial ties, drive mutual prosperity, the United States and Nigeria have launched the working group phase of their Investment Partnership in Abuja. The initiative, anchored on a five-year agreement signed in 2024, by US. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment Doris Uzoka-Anite, aims to deepen bilateral commercial cooperation and expand economic opportunities in both […]

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Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu meets with EU Parliament officials to strengthen Africa-Europe parliamentary ties.

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Deputy Speaker says Africa-Europe partnership key to shared progress

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has led a delegation of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) to the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium. The visit aims to strengthen cooperation and share experiences between the two parliamentary bodies. During the meeting with the Democracy Support and Election Coordination Group of the European Parliament on Monday, Kalu emphasizes the importance of collaboration. The Deputy Speaker […]

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NILDS DG, Former INEC Chairman Eulogise Late Prof. Nuhu Yaqub

By Chinedu Echianu Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, National Assembly (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has described the demise of Prof. Nuhu Yaqub as a big loss to the academic world and Nigeria in general. According to him, the former Vice Chancellor of the Sokoto state University and University of Abuja made an indelible mark in National development and would be sorely missed. The […]

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Nigeria’s Governance Challenges Stem from Attitude, Not System of Government – NILDS DG

By: Julian Adetinuyo In an exclusive interview with Democracy Radio, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), provided key insights into Nigeria's democratic and legislative trajectory. Professor Sulaiman outlined NILDS' ongoing efforts to enhance legislative capacity and drive democratic reforms amid evolving socio-political challenges. He also highlighted the institute’s role in equipping lawmakers with the resources needed for effective policymaking and called for […]

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South East traditional rulers laud Tinubu, for assent to SEDC bill

Reporting by Oluwakemi kindness Traditional Rulers in Igbere ancient kingdom, Bende Local Government of Abia State have declared their unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the South East Development Commission (SEDC) bill into law. The traditional rulers also commended the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, representative Benjamin Okezie Kalu for sponsoring the bill in the parliament. The traditional rulers made the commitments during the visit […]

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How Climate Change Affects Food Security in Nigeria

Nigeria faces significant challenges in achieving food self-sufficiency and becoming a net exporter, partly due to the lack of domestic production of essential agrochemicals like fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides. The devaluation of the naira and forex shortages also contributes to high production costs, leading to increased market prices for food items. Photo Credit: Julian Osamoto/ Democracy Radio Climate change is posing severe threat to food security in Nigeria, as it […]

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