Abuja: No fewer than 17,200 students graduated at the combined convocation ceremony of the University of Abuja, now Yakubu Gowon University. Three prominent Nigerians also received honorary doctorate degrees at the event.
According to News Agency o…
Kwara Acquires 132 Federal Housing Units in Ilorin
Ilorin: The Federal Government has handed over 132 housing units to the Kwara Government at the National Housing Programme Estate Ogbondoroko in Ilorin. Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara, who received the documents and keys to the estate in Asa Loc…
UTME: JAMB Assures Candidates of Rescheduled Exams Amid Glitches
Abuja: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says candidates affected by technical glitches will be reassigned the new Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) dates and centres. It said the move was to ensure that no registered…
UniAbuja Awards Automatic Employment to Top Graduates at Convocation
Abuja: The University of Abuja, recently renamed Yakubu Gowon University, has awarded automatic employment to its overall best graduating students as part of its commitment to fostering academic excellence.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the V…
Plateau Mine Gas Tragedy: FG Inaugurates 18-Member Probe Panel
Wase: The Federal Government has inaugurated a high-level 18-member committee to investigate the Zurak Mines gas poisoning incident in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the incident, which occurred on Feb. 18…
Penkwasi SDA District Provides Sanitation Materials to Sunyani Schools
Sunyani: The Penkwasi District of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of the Mid-west Ghana Conference (MWGC) has donated sanitation materials valued at GHS20,000 to three basic schools in the Sunyani Municipality to enhance sanitation and waste manageme…
GCTU Vice-Chancellor Urges Integrity and Discipline Among Freshers
FG Secures £746 Million for Modernisation of Lagos Ports
Abuja: The Federal Government has secured £746 million for the modernisation of the Apapa and Tin Can Island Ports in Lagos. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, announced this initiative while opening the ‘Blue Economy Inve…
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Golf: AUDA-NEPAD Backs 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy
Abuja: Jabiru Tsauri, National Coordinator and CEO of AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria, has pledged strong support for the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy. Tsauri spoke during a courtesy visit by Lami Ahmed, President of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGA…
Health Sovereignty Key to Africa’s Economic Prosperity, Says Afreximbank
Nairobi: African governments must treat health as a pillar of economic and national security, with new investment models to tackle fast-rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and protect workforce productivity, says Ms Oluranti Doherty. Doherty, Mana…
Health Sovereignty Key to Africa’s Economic Prosperity, Says Afreximbank
Nairobi: African governments must treat health as a pillar of economic and national security, with new investment models to tackle fast-rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and protect workforce productivity, says Ms Oluranti Doherty. Doherty, Mana…
Health Sovereignty Key to Africa’s Economic Prosperity, Says Afreximbank
Nairobi: African governments must treat health as a pillar of economic and national security, with new investment models to tackle fast-rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and protect workforce productivity, says Ms Oluranti Doherty. Doherty, Mana…
Nigeria Returns to Economic Stability: Shettima
Abuja: Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Thursday proclaimed that Nigeria has emerged from the brink of economic collapse and is now on a path towards renewal and stability. Shettima made these remarks in Abuja during the national convening and report…
Oborevwori’s Strategic Focus on Delta’s Development through Construction and Project Delivery
Abuja: Dr. Tonye Timi, Executive Director of Corporate Services at the South/South Development Commission (SSDC), has highlighted Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s efforts in refocusing Delta State through strategic project conceptualisation, construction…
Goodluck Jonathan Advocates for Democracy-Economic Synergy in Nigeria
Abuja: Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for a strategic alignment of democratic governance with sound economic policies to ensure the long-term sustainability of Nigeria’s political system. Jonathan made this call at the national convenin…
Group Backs Tinubu, Cites ‘Renewed Hope’ Achievements
Abuja: The Progressives Network for Tinubu (PNT) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term, declaring that his ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ is delivering tangible results. The Director-General of PNT, Pastor Olumide Obadele, made this announcement…
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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Army Arrests 15 Suspected Oil Thieves at Dangote Refinery in Lagos
Lagos: Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested 15 suspected oil thieves around the Ibeju Lekki axis of Lagos State.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the suspects were apprehended in the early hours of Friday by troops of Headquarters 9 Brigad…
World Envelope Day: FAE Ltd. Launches Eco-Friendly Copier Paper to Boost Nigeria’s Paper Industry
Lagos: FAE Ltd., a prominent player in envelope manufacturing and paper packaging, has introduced ‘Ecofine’, an eco-friendly copier paper brand aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and reviving Nigeria’s paper industry. Mrs. Layo Bakare-Oke…
‘Road to Clot’ Initiative Offers Hope to Undiagnosed Haemophilia Patients in Nigeria
Abuja: For many Nigerians living with unexplained bleeding, life has remained a cycle of pain, confusion, and unanswered questions. Across communities, children bruise easily, youths endure repeated hospital visits, and adults live with preventable co…
Mediation Committee Appeals for Calm Among Aggrieved Ijaw People
Lagos: The ad-hoc committee recently set up by the Ijaw National Congress (INC) to resolve lingering disputes among ex-agitators, businessmen, and politicians of the Ijaw tribe has urged aggrieved parties to remain calm.
According to News Agency of …
NSIB Unveils New Worker Conditions to Boost Operational Efficiency
Abuja: The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has inaugurated its newly approved Conditions of Service (CoS) to enhance the operational effectiveness of its workers. NSIB Director-General, Capt. Alex Badeh, announced during the inauguration i…
NEWSAN Advocates for Increased Funding and Partnerships for WASH Services in Plateau
Jos: The Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) has called for strengthened financing mechanisms, institutional reforms, and multi-stakeholder collaboration to enhance Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services in Plateau State. The National Co…
Flood Alert Issued for 33 States and FCT in 2026, Says Minister
Abuja: The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, announced that 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will face significant flooding in 2026. This warning emerged as he presented the 2026 Annual Flood Outlook (AFO…
PENGASSAN Urges Women to Lead Change in Oil, Gas Sector
Abuja: Mr Festus Osifo, the President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), has urged women to take the lead in driving change in the oil and gas industry. He said they should also focus on building a lastin…
Kaduna to Institutionalise Harm Reduction for Women Using Drugs
Kaduna: The Kaduna State Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Agency (KADSAMHSA) has announced plans to institutionalise community-based outreach programmes aimed at curbing HIV and hepatitis among women who use drugs. This was revealed by the D…