Lawyers Applaud Supreme Court’s Ban on ‘Barrister’ Title
Lagos: Some Lagos-based lawyers have described the recent ban by the Supreme Court on the use of ‘Barrister’ as a prefix in legal documents as a welcome development in line with legal rules. The lawyers told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the word …
FG Launches 2026 National Laureate Programme for Tertiary Institutions
Abuja: The Tertiary Institutions National Laureate Committee has formally announced the commencement of the 2026 National Laureate Programme, which is poised to become Nigeria’s leading national platform for recognizing outstanding student academic re…
Women Professionals Pledge to Champion Religious Freedom and Inclusivity Across Nigeria
Abuja: Women professionals from diverse faiths and professional backgrounds have pledged to champion Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) and promote inclusive communities across Nigeria. The commitment was made on Saturday at a national roundtable or…
ICAN Leadership Urges Zaria District on Accountability and Innovation
Abuja: Hajiya Sofuratu Seghosime, President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), has urged the newly inaugurated Zaria and District Society leadership to prioritise innovation, accountability, professional excellence, and measu…
Education Stakeholders Demand Apology from Minister Over Misleading Remarks on University Accreditation
Abuja: Education stakeholders have urged the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, to retract her remarks on the accreditation of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) universities in Nigeria, describing the comments as misleading. The call…
Alausa’s Education Reforms Garner Global Praise Before GPE Summit
Abuja: The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has received international commendation for reforms being implemented in the country’s education sector. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the commendation came from the former President of Tanzan…
Stock Market Gains N11.11 Trillion in July: Analyst Projects Bullish August
Lagos: The Nigerian equities market rebounded strongly in July, with investors gaining N11.109 trillion as renewed interest in banking stocks lifted the market after the N13.3 trillion loss recorded in June.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the r…
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Commonwealth Games: Amusan Wins Bronze in Women’s 100m Hurdles
Abuja: Nigeria’s sprint hurdler, Tobi Amusan has won a bronze medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, ending her reign as Commonwealth champion.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Amusan, who previously claimed gol…
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FG to Conduct 25,000 Free Cataract Surgeries by 2027: Salako
Abuja: The Federal Government has announced plans to conduct 25,000 free cataract surgeries across Nigeria by the end of 2027. This initiative aims to combat avoidable blindness and improve access to quality eye care services. Dr. Iziaq Salako, the Mi…
FG to Conduct 25,000 Free Cataract Surgeries by 2027: Salako
Abuja: The Federal Government has announced plans to conduct 25,000 free cataract surgeries across Nigeria by the end of 2027. This initiative aims to combat avoidable blindness and improve access to quality eye care services. Dr. Iziaq Salako, the Mi…
FG to Conduct 25,000 Free Cataract Surgeries by 2027: Salako
Abuja: The Federal Government has announced plans to conduct 25,000 free cataract surgeries across Nigeria by the end of 2027. This initiative aims to combat avoidable blindness and improve access to quality eye care services. Dr. Iziaq Salako, the Mi…
Abuja: The Social Democratic Party (SDP) Women Parliament has welcomed the publication of Dr Adewole Adebayo’s name by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the party’s presidential candidate. The National Speaker of the parliament, …
Nasarawa Governorship Hopeful Defends Tinubu, Unveils Agenda
Abuja: The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Nasarawa State, Sen. Ahmed Wadada, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s policies and programmes, citing improving economic indicators. Wadada spoke on Thursday after meeting Preside…
Sen. Dickson Receives Democracy Award, Calls for Defence of Constitutional Rule, Stronger ECOWAS
Abuja: Sen. Seriake Dickson, National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has received the Pillar of Nigeria Democracy Award at the Diplomatic Digest’s sixth anniversary lecture. The event was organised in collaboration with the Diplomati…
Arrested Suspects in Osun Not Linked to Accord Party, Says Imumolen
Abuja: Prof. Chris Imumolen, the factional National Chairman of the Accord Party, has clarified that the individuals recently apprehended in Osun and currently under police investigation are not recognized as members or stakeholders of the Accord Part…
Abuja: Mrs. Luciana Ojeniyi, founder of the AI-powered Virtual Try-On platform, Luciana, has called for increased investment in Nigeria’s creative ecosystem to foster job creation and contribute significantly to national economic growth. In an intervi…
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Dangote Cement Strengthens Educational Support in Kogi
Abuja: Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, has expanded its social initiatives by distributing educational materials to pupils in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. The distribution was led by Ademola Adeyemi, General Manager of the Social Performance Dep…
Wuse Residents Urge Immediate Water Supply Restoration
Abuja: Residents of Wuse District in the Federal Capital Territory have appealed to the authorities to urgently restore public water supply after nearly three weeks of dry taps in Wuse Zones 1, 2, 3, and Wuse II. They said the prolonged outage had for…
Don Seeks Stronger Support, Inclusion for Children with Disabilities
Lagos: A Professor of Special Education in the Department of Education, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Samuel Adeniyi, has called for more family, community, and government support to ensure children with disabilities are fully included and empowered t…
HMO Calls for Legislative Support to Enhance Health Insurance Coverage in Nigeria
Abuja: The Managing Director of SUNU Health Nigeria Ltd., Dr. Moyosore Olomola, has advocated for stronger legislation to expand health insurance coverage and expedite the realization of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Nigeria. Olomola emphasized t…
Preserving Nigeria’s Democratic Journey Through Archiving: CDD Highlights Importance
Abuja: The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) West Africa emphasized the importance of preserving Nigeria’s democratic journey through archiving to deepen democracy and provide knowledge for future generations. Dr. Dauda Garuba, Director of CD…
Chief of Defence Administration Stresses Dignity in Handling Battlefield Fatalities
Kaduna: The Chief of Defence Administration, Rear Adm. Gideon Kachim, has emphasized the importance of dignified handling of battlefield fatalities to enhance troop morale and maintain public trust. This call was made during the conclusion of the Batt…
Parliament Approves FY 2026 Supplementary Budget to Safeguard Stability Amid Oil Price Shock
Freetown: Members of Parliament have approved the FY 2026 Supplementary Budget presented by the Minister of Finance, Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura, as Sierra Leone confronts the economic fallout of surging global oil prices and the Middle East conflic…
UNFPA and WHO Enhance Reproductive Healthcare for Benue IDPs
Benue: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have strengthened Benue’s response to gender-based violence and sexual reproductive healthcare for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
According to News Agenc…
Lekki Residents and Stakeholders Launch Sanitation Campaign on Major Highways
Lagos: The Lekki Estates Residents and Stakeholders Association (LERSA) on Saturday extended its environmental sanitation campaign beyond residential estates to major highways. The association is urging residents in the area to complement the Lagos St…