Author: Nigeriacurrent

FG to launch CNG, EV northern corridor in Kano

  The Federal Government through the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV), is set to launch the Northern Corridor of CNG and EV programme on Thursday in Kano. The Head, Brand and Communications, Onyekachi Eke disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN ahead of the […]

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…In Rwanda, Tinubu pitches Nigerian business case to the rest of Africa

  By Sunday Dare From Equatorial Guinea to Tanzania, from Accra to Addis Ababa, and now, from Nairobi to Kigali, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with sartorial elegance and swashbuckling confidence, is traversing Africa, preaching Nigeria’s reform story to the world. While the echoes of President Tinubu’s economic reforms have since reverberated across every nook and […]

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Tinubu at Africa Forward Summit, calls for a reform of global financial architecture to aid growth

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Tuesday, led Nigeria’s government, diplomatic, and business delegation to the Africa Forward Summit at the Kenyatta Convention Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, advocating for stronger economic integration that prioritises Africa’s growth and prosperity. The Africa/France summit, co-hosted by Presidents Emmanuel Macron of France and William Ruto of Kenya, brought together […]

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Tinubu welcomes 10th France Nigeria Business meeting, says partnership has entered execution phase

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the outcomes of the 10th France-Nigeria Business Council Meeting, held today at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, describing them as a clear signal that Nigeria and France are moving from dialogue to delivery. With trade between both countries reaching $4.7 billion in 2025 and Nigeria remaining […]

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Tinubu arrives in Kigali Africa CEO Forum

  President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, ahead of the 13th edition of the Africa CEO Forum, which began on Thursday. The President was received at the Presidential Wing of the Kigali International Airport by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu and Rwanda’s Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda. Others who came […]

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Tinubu arrives in Kigali Africa CEO Forum

  President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, ahead of the 13th edition of the Africa CEO Forum, which began on Thursday. The President was received at the Presidential Wing of the Kigali International Airport by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu and Rwanda’s Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda. Others who came […]

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Taiwan seeks admission into World Health Assembly

    By Olayinka Oyegbile As the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA) holds its yearly meeting at the World Health Organisation (WHO) headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland, on May 18, 2026, the Taiwan Minister of Health and Welfare, Dr. Chung-Liang Shih, has called on the world body to admit the country into the global health system. The […]

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Taiwan’s new chapter in digital-driven healthcare

    By Chung-Liang Shih   As the world confronts the challenges of population aging and healthcare workforce shortages, digital transformation in healthcare is no longer optional but essential. Taiwan has introduced the “Healthy Taiwan” vision, placing “driving digital healthcare” at its core. By integrating big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and cloud technologies, the system […]

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World Salt awareness Week: Coalition calls for urgent sodium reduction action

  As Nigeria joins the global community to mark World Salt Awareness Week 2026, the Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED), Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI), and Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) have called on the Nigerian government to implement sodium reduction initiatives and prioritise access to safe, healthy, and […]

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Elegushi Foundation donates solar power, furniture to Lagos school

  Oba Saheed Elegushi Foundation on Tuesday donated solar electricity systems and furniture to Itedo Primary School in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State, to improve the learning environment for pupils. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the donation is part of activities marking the 50th birthday of the founder of the […]

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