Washington: The Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Dr. Jobson Ewalefoh, has announced that President Bola Tinubu’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative is achieving significant infrastructure milesto…
2027: Hayatu-Deen Declares Bid for ADC Presidential Ticket
Abuja: Renowned economist, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has declared his intention to contest for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket, positioning himself as a steady leader for Nigeria.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Hayatu-Dee…
Surrogacy Abuse Sparks Outcry at Mother’s Day Event
Abuja: The Lux Terra Chapel of the Catholic Church in Apo has decried exploitation linked to the practice of surrogacy in the country. This is contained in a communiqu© by the Chaplain, Rev. Fr. George Ehusani at the end of a Mother’s Day event held i…
NAN Editor Wins Global Media Award in Paris
Paris: An editor with the News Agency of Nigeria, Martha Agas, has won the Woman in Media Award at the 2026 Women Changing the World Global Summit and Awards in Paris, France. Agas was announced winner following an independent assessment by an interna…
Expert Decries Low Prostate Cancer Awareness, Screening Among Nigerian Men
Abuja: A medical expert, Dr Joshua Oluwayomi, has raised concern over low awareness and poor screening uptake for prostate cancer among Nigerian men. Oluwayomi, a medical officer at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ondo State, rai…
NGO Initiative Aims to Enhance BECE Performance in Sekyere Afram Plains District
Accra: The Vision for Action Foundation (VAF), a local non-governmental organisation, has organised a series of circuit-level stakeholder dialogues across the Sekyere Afram Plains District, aimed at improving Basic Education Certificate Examination (B…
Execution, Coordination Key to Maritime Tax Success – Experts
Lagos:<Text> Stakeholders in the maritime and professional services sectors have stressed the need for effective implementation and strong inter-agency coordination for the success of the country’s ongoing tax and trade reforms. They spoke at th…
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Interior Minister Backs LGAN, Pledges Support for 2026 Golf Championship
Abuja:<Text> The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has pledged support for a seamless hosting of the All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo made the pledge during a courtesy visit by Lami Ahmed, President of the Ladies Go…
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Kwara Doctors Stage 48-Hour Strike Over Alleged Assault on Colleague
Ilorin:<Text> The Association of Resident Doctors at Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (ARD-KWASUTH) initiated a 48-hour warning strike after an alleged assault on one of its members in the hospital’s maternity ward.According to News Agen…
Kwara Doctors Stage 48-Hour Strike Over Alleged Assault on Colleague
Ilorin:<Text> The Association of Resident Doctors at Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (ARD-KWASUTH) initiated a 48-hour warning strike after an alleged assault on one of its members in the hospital’s maternity ward.According to News Agen…
Kwara Doctors Stage 48-Hour Strike Over Alleged Assault on Colleague
Ilorin:<Text> The Association of Resident Doctors at Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (ARD-KWASUTH) initiated a 48-hour warning strike after an alleged assault on one of its members in the hospital’s maternity ward.According to News Agen…
CPPE Cautiously Optimistic Over Budget Implementation
Abuja: The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has expressed cautious optimism that ongoing fiscal reforms will improve implementation of the N68.32 trillion 2026 Appropriation Act. Dr Muda Yusuf, CPPE’s Chief Executive Officer, spok…
NGX Posts Significant N8.66 Trillion Weekly Gain Amid Trading Surge
Lagos: The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. recorded a strong weekly performance, with investors gaining N8.661 trillion amid heightened trading activity.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, market capitalisation rose by 6.60 per cent to N139.827 trillion f…
Arewa Youths Insist Tinubu Must Complete 8-Year Southern Tenure
Kaduna: The Arewa Youth Assembly (AYA) has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should be allowed to complete an eight-year tenure for the Southern region while warning Northern politicians against contesting the 2027 presidential election. The g…
Osun 2026: APC Candidate Woos Arewa Community, Pledges Inclusion
Ibokun: The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun, Bola Oyebamiji, has pledged to integrate non-indigenes and other interest groups into governance if elected in the Aug. 15 poll. Oyebamiji made this known during a public enga…
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Lagos: The Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to promoting high standards of corporate governance in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD).
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Tax Reforms and Infrastructure Development Identified as Key Revenue Drivers
Lagos:<Text> Revenue experts have identified tax reforms and visible infrastructure development as critical drivers of revenue growth and public confidence, as they convened in Lagos for the 159th Meeting of the Joint Revenue Board.According to …
RMRDC Launches Data-Driven Platform for Raw Materials Analysis
Abuja: The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) on Tuesday unveiled the Nigerian Information Statistical System for Raw Materials and Products (NISSRAMP). The launch, held in Abuja, marks a significant step in providing investors and…
NCoS and Police Push for Enhanced Security Collaboration to Improve Inmate Welfare
Abuja: The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have called for stronger collaboration to improve inmates’ welfare, enhance intelligence sharing, operational synergy, and national security management. The NCoS Control…
Tinubu Attributes Nigeria’s Growth Challenges to Poor Long-Term Planning
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday attributed Nigeria’s development and growth challenges to the failure of previous administrations to adopt serious long-term planning frameworks. Tinubu spoke at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while hosting a de…
Nigeria Faces N428 Billion Annual Loss Due to Illicit Spirits and Wines Trade
Abuja: Nigeria is reportedly losing an estimated N428 billion annually to the illicit trade in spirits and wines, a revelation made by the Spirits and Wines Association of Nigeria (SWAN). This alarming statistic was disclosed by the Director-General o…
Lai Mohammed Outlines Strategic Communication’s Role in Opposition’s 2015 Electoral Victory
Abuja: Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has detailed how disciplined and strategic communication can transform a fragmented opposition into a cohesive national movement. Speaking at Abbey College, Cambridge, UK, Mohamme…
Nigeria Emerges as Leading Global Producer of Root and Tuber Crops
Abuja: The Federal Government has announced that Nigeria is the leading global producer of root and tuber crops, with over 60 million tonnes of cassava and yam, accounting for 68 to 76 percent of the world’s output. The Minister of State for Agricultu…
Patients Urge More Funding for Hypertension Control
Abuja: Patient advocates have called on the Federal Government and National Assembly to prioritise funding for hypertension, describing it as a ‘silent killer’ that remains neglected in national health financing and policy attention. They made the cal…
FG Inaugurates Corporate Affairs Commission Governing Board
Abuja: The Federal Government has inaugurated the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Governing Board and Intellectual Property Steering Committee to enhance transparency, improve investors’ confidence, and stimulate economic growth. The Minister of In…