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…
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 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…
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…
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…
MOBA Commences Historic 150th Anniversary Celebrations Rooted in Faith and National Service
Accra: The Mfantsipim Old Boys Association (MOBA) has officially commenced activities towards the historic celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Mfantsipim with a Pre-Launch Press Briefing held at the MOBA Secretariat in Accra. The ceremony, held as…
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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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Group Enhances Water Access with Solar-Powered Boreholes in Nasarawa Communities
Nasarawa:<Text> Society for Family Health (SFH), a non-governmental organisation, has enhanced Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) access in rural communities with the inauguration of two solar-powered boreholes in Toto Local Government Area (L…
Group Enhances Water Access with Solar-Powered Boreholes in Nasarawa Communities
Nasarawa:<Text> Society for Family Health (SFH), a non-governmental organisation, has enhanced Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) access in rural communities with the inauguration of two solar-powered boreholes in Toto Local Government Area (L…
Group Enhances Water Access with Solar-Powered Boreholes in Nasarawa Communities
Nasarawa:<Text> Society for Family Health (SFH), a non-governmental organisation, has enhanced Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) access in rural communities with the inauguration of two solar-powered boreholes in Toto Local Government Area (L…
Lagos 2027: PDP’s Strategy to End APC’s Reign
Lagos: Mr. Laja Adeoye, a governorship aspirant from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, has declared that the party is poised to cause a significant upset in the 2027 governorship election. Adeoye expressed confidence that the PDP wou…
Adamawa Elders Council Supports New APC Leadership
Yola: The Adamawa Progressive Elders Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has pledged its full support to the newly elected party executives in the state, ensuring their success in their new roles.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the …
Labour Party Disclaims Unauthorized Social Media Accounts Amidst Ongoing Investigation
Abuja: Labour Party has reiterated that it does not currently operate any social media accounts, as stated by Ken Asogwa, Senior Special Adviser (Media) to the party’s Interim National Chairman. This clarification was made in response to the emergence…
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…
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).
According to News Agency of…
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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…
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…
CAN Denies Leadership Tussle and Fund Misappropriation Allegations
Abuja: The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has firmly dismissed allegations of internal discord and mismanagement of funds intended for persecuted Christians in Northern Nigeria. In a statement signed by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, C…
Anambra Government and Flutterwave Collaborate to Boost Digital Economy
Abuja: The Anambra Government has joined forces with Flutterwave, a payments technology company, to enhance the state’s digital economy, focusing on scaling e-commerce activities and strengthening digital payment systems. Governor Chukwuma Soludo, in …
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…
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…
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…
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…