Actors Guild Triumphs Over PMAN 3-1 in 2026 Mayor’s Cup
Abuja: The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has defeated the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) 3-1 to win the 5th edition of the Mayor’s Unity Cup in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the 2026 edition of the annual novelty foo…
Nigeria Winning Battle Against HIV/AIDS Through Innovation, Says Bingham VC
Karu: Prof. Haruna Ayuba, Vice-Chancellor of Bingham University, announced that Nigeria appears to be winning the battle against HIV/AIDS through innovative advancements in molecular science. This statement was made during the 14th Inaugural Lecture o…
Nigerian Army Establishes Comprehensive Service Centre in Bauchi State to Enhance Equipment Maintenance
Bauchi: The Nigerian Army has announced the creation of a Comprehensive Service Centre in Bauchi State aimed at improving the serviceability of military equipment, a move seen as crucial in the ongoing fight against insecurity in the country. Maj.-Gen…
African Pharmaceutical Company Secures $16.5 Million for Bundibugyo Ebola Vaccine Trials
Cairo: An African pharmaceutical company, Minapharm Group, has secured about 16.5 million dollars from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to advance a vaccine candidate against Bundibugyo ebolavirus into clinical trials. Accord…
Food Security: LIFE-ND Empowers 6,000 Youths, Women in Agribusiness in Delta
Asaba: The Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises-Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) project has impacted over 6,000 youths and women through agribusiness in 10 participating local government areas of Delta state. Mr Collins Ashoro, Delta Coordinator of the LIF…
Back-to-School Retreat Aims to Address Trauma and Peer Pressure Among FCT Students
Abuja: Some Catholic priests and professionals have organised a Back-to-School Retreat to help secondary school students in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) build resilience, overcome trauma, and resist negative social influences before resumption….
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Afreximbank Reports 30% Growth in Net Income for First Half of 2026
Lagos: The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and its subsidiaries recorded a 30 per cent increase in net income to 534.7 million dollars in the first half of 2026. The bank disclosed this in a statement issued by Vincent Musumba, Communications…
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Tinubu Orders Sweeping Football Reforms After International Setbacks
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football following repeated failures by national teams to qualify for major regional, continental, and global tournaments. The President said the reform must address longstan…
Euromatch Commits $7.5m to NPFL Title Sponsorship
FG Unveils Comprehensive Nigeria Alcohol Policy and Implementation Plan for 2026-2030
Abuja: The Federal Government on Thursday unveiled the Nigeria Alcohol Policy and its Multisectoral Implementation Plan for 2026-2030, aimed at regulating the production, distribution, marketing, and consumption of alcohol across the nation. The unvei…
FG Unveils Comprehensive Nigeria Alcohol Policy and Implementation Plan for 2026-2030
Abuja: The Federal Government on Thursday unveiled the Nigeria Alcohol Policy and its Multisectoral Implementation Plan for 2026-2030, aimed at regulating the production, distribution, marketing, and consumption of alcohol across the nation. The unvei…
FG Unveils Comprehensive Nigeria Alcohol Policy and Implementation Plan for 2026-2030
Abuja: The Federal Government on Thursday unveiled the Nigeria Alcohol Policy and its Multisectoral Implementation Plan for 2026-2030, aimed at regulating the production, distribution, marketing, and consumption of alcohol across the nation. The unvei…
Abuja: The Niger Delta Youth Network (NDYN) has commended the Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, for his swift response to concerns over the Benin-Asaba Road. In a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, NDYN National President, Scott Ogunseri, applauded Um…
Governors Express Support for CNG Transit Programme to Slash Cost of Transportation
Abuja: The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed support for the proposed National Affordable Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Transit Programme (NACTP) to reduce transportation costs and cushion the impact of fuel subsidy removal on Nigerians. The…
Youths Critical to Communicating Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Achievements – Yari
Abuja: Director-General of APC Presidential Campaign Council, Sen. Abdul’aziz Yari, emphasized the crucial role of youths in communicating President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda across Nigeria. A statement issued by Yari’s media office highlighte…
Centre Urges Obasanjo to Guide Politicians for Peaceful 2027 Elections
Abuja: Savannah Centre for Diplomacy Democracy and Development (SCDDD) has called upon former President Olusegun Obasanjo to counsel Nigerians and politicians on maintaining peace before, during, and after the 2027 general elections.
According to New…
PMAN, AGN Pay Tribute to Music Legend, Dolly Parton
Lagos: The Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) and the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) have paid glowing tribute to American country music legend, Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, they joined …
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Scholar Identifies Communication Gaps as Maternal, Child Health Challenge
Abuja: A scholar in the Department of Mass Communication, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Prof. Chidinma Onwubere, has urged broadcasters to address Nigeria’s maternal and child health challenges as communication failures need sustained, r…
REDAN Urges Blended Finance to Unlock Nigeria’s Housing Potential
Lagos: The President, Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), Oba Akintoye Adeoye, has called for stronger blended financing structures to unlock investments in Nigeria’s housing and infrastructure sectors. This is contained in a statem…
Tinubu Officially Appoints Abel Enitan as Head of Civil Service
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu on Thursday swore in Mr Abel Enitan as the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF). Enitan succeeds Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, who retired from the Federal Civil Service after reaching the statutory retirement age of…
Ajeromi-Ifelodun LG Chairman Inaugurates Infrastructure and Empowers Residents
Lagos: The Chairman of Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government, Mr. Olalekan Olu-Akindipe, has launched significant infrastructure projects and empowered thousands of residents in a bid to mark his first year in office.
According to News Agency of Nigeria…
Network Operators Urged to Enhance Transparency in Billing Systems, Says Presidential Aide
Abuja: Dr Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, has emphasized the need for network operators to enhance transparency in their billing systems and data accounting mechanisms. This call was made during hi…
Kuje Chairman Clarifies Viral Video Remarks on APC Support
Abuja: Mr Danjuma Shekwolo, Chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says he has no authority to infringe on the rights of any resident of the council. Shekwolo made this statement while addressing newsmen on Wednesday in …
China, Nigeria to Strengthen Cultural Diplomacy Through Culinary Exchange
Abuja: China and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cultural diplomacy and people-to-people relations through culinary exchange. Mr. Zhou Hongyou, Charg© d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, made this announcement durin…
Endoni Arrives Burkina Faso, Pledges Stronger Bilateral Ties
Ouagadougou: Nigeria’s Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Amb. Syndoph Endoni, has arrived in Ouagadougou to assume duty as Nigeria’s principal diplomatic representative in the country. Endoni received a warm welcome from Burkinabe officials, members of the …
Parents Urge Government Intervention in Atiba University’s Unaccredited Law Programme
Abuja: Parents of law students at Atiba University, Oyo, have appealed to the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, the National Universities Commission (NUC), and the Council of Legal Education (CLE) to urgently intervene in their children’s acade…