Jalingo: The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to working with the Taraba State Government to unlock the state’s vast potential in agriculture, energy, tourism, infrastructure, and mineral resources. The Minister of Information and Nati…
Musa Reflects on Loss of NDA Coursemates in Liberian Civil War
Abuja: The Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Musa, has revealed the personal loss he endured during the Liberian Civil War, disclosing that ten of his Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) coursemates lost their lives in the conflict that span…
Military Unveils Growth and Welfare Agenda Under New DPL Leadership
Abuja: The Defence Properties Limited (DPL) says it is repositioning its operations for greater productivity, expanded real estate activities, and improved welfare of Armed Forces personnel. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of DPL, Maj.-G…
Ebola Claims 2,700 Lives in DRC as UN Chief Calls for $1.1 Billion in Aid
New york: No fewer than 2,700 people have died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with about 500 new cases emerging weekly. UN Secretary-General Ant³nio Guterres has warned that the worsening Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak could clai…
Buratai Centre Unveils New Courses to Enhance Counter-Insurgency Commanders’ Resilience
Abuja: The Tukur Buratai Research Centre (TBRC) has introduced six new professional courses aimed at enhancing leadership, resilience, and command capabilities in counterinsurgency operations. These courses are designed to equip military leaders with …
Meta Reaches Agreement with 52 U.S. State Attorneys General to Enhance Teen Protections on Social Media
Abuja: Meta says it has reached an agreement with 52 bipartisan U.S. state attorneys general to introduce stronger protections and parental controls for teenage users of its social media platforms. Its Chief Legal Officer, Curtis Mahoney, made the dis…
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Afreximbank Reports 30% Growth in Net Income for First Half of 2026
Lagos: The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and its subsidiaries recorded a 30 per cent increase in net income to 534.7 million dollars in the first half of 2026. The bank disclosed this in a statement issued by Vincent Musumba, Communications…
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Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football following repeated failures by national teams to qualify for major regional, continental, and global tournaments. The President said the reform must address longstan…
NFF Implements Training on 11 New Amendments to Football Laws
Nigerian Medical Association Urges Federal Government to Implement 65-Year Retirement Age for Clinical Health Workers
Abuja: The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged the Federal Government to urgently implement the retirement age of 65 years for clinical health workers. According to News Agency of Nigeria, this will serve as a palliative measure for healthcar…
Nigerian Medical Association Urges Federal Government to Implement 65-Year Retirement Age for Clinical Health Workers
Abuja: The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged the Federal Government to urgently implement the retirement age of 65 years for clinical health workers. According to News Agency of Nigeria, this will serve as a palliative measure for healthcar…
Nigerian Medical Association Urges Federal Government to Implement 65-Year Retirement Age for Clinical Health Workers
Abuja: The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged the Federal Government to urgently implement the retirement age of 65 years for clinical health workers. According to News Agency of Nigeria, this will serve as a palliative measure for healthcar…
Abuja: Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) has joined forces with the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Alumni Association, Abuja Chapter, to advance good governance, democracy, and societal progress.
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Professor Sylvester Ewansiha Advocates Integrated Farming and Healthy Soils as Solutions to Africa’s Hunger Crisis
Benin: A professor of Cropping Systems Agronomy at the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Sylvester Ewansiha, emphasized the necessity for integrated agricultural solutions to address Africa’s hunger crisis during the university’s 376th Inaugural Lecture. …
Benin-Asaba Expressway: Niger Delta Youth Group Lauds Umahi, Seeks Urgent Action
Abuja: The Niger Delta Youth Network (NDYN) has commended the Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, for his swift response to concerns over the Benin-Asaba Road. In a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, NDYN National President, Scott Ogunseri, applauded Um…
Governors Express Support for CNG Transit Programme to Slash Cost of Transportation
Abuja: The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed support for the proposed National Affordable Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Transit Programme (NACTP) to reduce transportation costs and cushion the impact of fuel subsidy removal on Nigerians. The…
Abuja: The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has pledged to strengthen Nigeria-Bangladesh defence cooperation, particularly in training and capacity development. Oluyede made the commitment when the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to…
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Pi-CNG and EV Supports Presidential and Gubernatorial Efforts to Reduce Transport Costs Through CNG
Abuja: The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG and EV) has expressed its support for President Bola Tinubu and state governors’ initiatives to lower transportation costs by utilizing the affordability of Com…
Zulum Congratulates Hadiza Mohammed-Aliyu on Historic Appointment as NAN’s First Female Editor-in-Chief
Maiduguri: Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has congratulated Hajiya Hadiza Mohammed-Aliyu on her appointment as the first female Editor-in-Chief of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According to News Agency of Nigeria, the announcement was made in a stat…
Be My Eyes, I-G Tells Old School Mates
Abuja: The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Tunji Disu, has urged alumni of the Lagos State University (LASU) to be his eyes wherever they are in the task of enhancing policing and security in the country. Disu spoke while receiving members of the A…
Fuel Subsidy Removal Creates Fiscal Headroom for Development, Says Information Minister
Jalingo: The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has announced that the removal of the fuel subsidy has created fiscal space for the Federal Government to pursue developmental projects across Nigeria. Idris made this stat…
NGO Urges Young Women to Leverage Empowerment Opportunities
Abuja: The Manager of African Girl’s Guide (AGG), Miss Sophia Okiasi, has urged young women to join the organisation and leverage opportunities to develop their skills, confidence, and capacity. Okiasi made the call during an interview with the News A…
FG Endorses National Forest Association Initiative to Boost Sector Investment
Abuja: The Federal Government has endorsed the proposed National Forest Association of Nigeria, emphasizing its potential to enhance coordination, investment, and sustainable development within the forestry sector. Assistant Director of the Ministry o…
Guterres Supports Obasanjo’s Peace Initiative Amid Rising Tensions in Northern Ethiopia
Addis ababa: UN Secretary-General Ant³nio Guterres has backed former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo’s renewed peace initiative in Ethiopia amid rising security tensions in the northern part of the country. Guterres urged all parties to support O…
Rice Paddy Shortage Threatens Operations at Lagos Rice Mill
Abuja: Mr Jacob Akinsanya, Director of the Lagos State Rice Mill, Imota, has highlighted that inadequate supply of rice paddy is the primary challenge limiting optimal production at the facility. Akinsanya made this known during a courtesy visit by th…
Troops Neutralise 21 Terrorists, Dismantle Boko Haram/ISWAP Camp in Adamawa
Adamawa: Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Tactical Team, have neutralised 21 terrorists in Adamawa. The terrorists were neutralised during a joint offensive on a Boko Haram/…