FCTA to Crack Down on Illegal Street Car Racing in Abuja
Abuja: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has announced that the FCT Administration will take stringent measures to halt illegal car racing within residential areas across Abuja in a bid to protect lives and property…
NCPC Extends 2026 Pilgrimage Contract, Vows Pilgrims’ Safety in Israel, Jordan
Abuja: The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has renewed contracts with its accredited service providers for the 2026 pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the agreement, aimed at ensuring seamless operati…
Council Leader Announces Strategy for Kuje’s Economic Growth
Abuja: The Chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Danjuma Shekwolo, has pledged a commitment to tackling unemployment, reducing poverty, and promoting sustainable economic empowerment across the council.
According to New…
FEMinWASH Seeks OHCSF Partnership on Gender-Responsive WASH Initiatives
Abuja: The Network of Female Professionals in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Nigeria (FEMinWASH) has sought partnership with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) to advance gender-responsive WASH initiatives and capa…
ComSIL Enhances Staff Skills in Financial Management and Resource Mobilization
Freetown: The Community of Solidarity to Improve Lives in Sierra Leone (ComSIL), under the leadership of Founder and Team Lead Alpha Bakarr Barrie, has successfully concluded a one-day staff capacity-building training focused on financial management …
NERDC Reduces Textbook Assessment and Ranking Fees
Abuja: The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) has approved a downward review of fees for the assessment and ranking of textbooks ahead of the implementation of the Federal Government’s National Textbook Ranking System. The E…
Forum Seeks Teacher Training on Child Protection
FG Targets Industrial Growth, Investment Competitiveness
Abuja: The Federal Government says it is targeting industrial growth, attracting investments and strengthening Nigeria’s trade competitiveness to accelerate economic transformation, create jobs and boost sustainable development. A statement by Mrs. Au…
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Commonwealth Games: Nigeria’s Lawal, Didih Win Weightlifting Gold
Abuja: Nigeria’s weightlifters continued their impressive outing at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with Folashade Lawal and Onome Didih winning gold medals. Lawal produced a flawless performance to win the women’s 58kg title after succes…
WAFU U-20: Flying Eagles Defeat Ghana 4-2
Pharmacists Urge Professionals to Emulate Late Pharmanews Publisher’s Legacy
Lagos: Stakeholders in the pharmaceutical sector on Thursday urged members to uphold integrity and preserve the enduring legacy of the late Founder of Pharmanews, Sir Ifeanyi Atueyi. They spoke at the maiden edition of the Sir Ifeanyi Atueyi Memorial …
Pharmacists Urge Professionals to Emulate Late Pharmanews Publisher’s Legacy
Lagos: Stakeholders in the pharmaceutical sector on Thursday urged members to uphold integrity and preserve the enduring legacy of the late Founder of Pharmanews, Sir Ifeanyi Atueyi. They spoke at the maiden edition of the Sir Ifeanyi Atueyi Memorial …
Pharmacists Urge Professionals to Emulate Late Pharmanews Publisher’s Legacy
Lagos: Stakeholders in the pharmaceutical sector on Thursday urged members to uphold integrity and preserve the enduring legacy of the late Founder of Pharmanews, Sir Ifeanyi Atueyi. They spoke at the maiden edition of the Sir Ifeanyi Atueyi Memorial …
Lagos: Wyoming Capital and Partners has projected a positive outlook for the Nigerian stock market in the coming weeks, with banking stocks expected to drive a fresh market rally. The Chief Executive Officer of the firm, Mr. Tajudeen Olayinka, said th…
Amupitan Urges INEC Staff to Uphold Integrity Ahead of 2027 Elections
Minna: Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has urged staff members of the commission to work selflessly and uphold the highest standards of integrity. Amupitan emphasized the critical role of the com…
NAICOM and NIA Endorse Lagos State Building Insurance Scheme
Lagos: The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has announced its regulatory support for the newly launched Lagos State Building Insurance Scheme. At the official launch event in Lagos, the Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer of N…
Wike Faction Takes Control of PDP State Secretariat in Oyo
Abuja: Wike faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, on Thursday, took over the party’s state secretariat located in the Molete area of Ibadan, which was hitherto occupied by the Seyi Makinde faction. Speaking shortly after gaining …
FG Reaffirms Commitment to Modernising Nigeria’s Museums
Abuja: Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to revamping museums across the country to position them as modern repositories for Nigeria’s cultural and historic herit…
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Ministry of Social Welfare Strengthens Safety Measures at Daru Rehabilitation Center
Freetown: The Ministry of Social Welfare has secured essential Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) materials for the Daru Rehabilitation Center, an important step toward strengthening workplace safety and supporting effective service delivery for …
UBEC Unveils National Guidelines to Boost Inclusive Education for Special Needs Children
Abuja: The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has introduced a comprehensive set of national guidelines aimed at enhancing the implementation of inclusive education for children with special needs across the country. This initiative was annou…
EdoICTA Urges Stronger Partnership to Protect Nigeria’s Fibre Infrastructure
Abuja: Mr. Eghosa Urhoghide, Managing Director of the Edo Information and Communications Technology Agency (EdoICTA), has advocated for stronger collaboration among governments, telecom operators, regulators, and host communities to minimize damage to…
FG Unveils Comprehensive IPPIS HR Modules to Enhance Federal Civil Service
Abuja: The Federal Government on Monday unveiled the harmonised Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) Human Resource (HR) Modules, aiming to strengthen institutional capacity, improve performance, and promote accountability withi…
Troops Foil Terrorist Plot and Evacuate Students in Borno
Abuja: Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have successfully thwarted an attempted terrorist infiltration on a military base and evacuated 21 female students to safety following actionable intelligence on a planned attack in Borno. According to News…
Defence Minister Assures Soldiers of Another Salary Increase
Abuja: The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, has announced that President Bola Tinubu will soon declare another salary increase for the personnel of the Armed Forces. Musa made this disclosure on Monday during a one-day training and …
Nigeria’s Sports Betting Surge Tied to Advancements in Payment Infrastructure
Abuja: Nigeria’s sports betting sector, often discussed in terms of cultural factors like youth unemployment and a national passion for football, is actually a story of payments innovation. While these cultural explanations hold some truth, they overl…
Ministry of Finance Concludes Debt Sustainability and Medium-Term Strategy Workshops Successfully
Freetown: The Ministry of Finance has concluded a two-week workshop to update the country’s Debt Sustainability Analysis and Medium-Term Debt Strategy, in a move officials said will strengthen debt management and guide future borrowing.
According to…
Minister Calls for Increased Youth Involvement in Africa’s Health Policy Development
Abuja: The Minister of Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande, has called for increased youth participation in shaping health policies across Africa, emphasizing the necessity for young people to become active partners in health governance. Olawande’…