NEPC Trains 70 Adamawa Farmers on Pesticide Management
Kigali: No fewer than 70 small-holder farmers were trained on good agricultural practices and pesticide management by the Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) in Adamawa. Mrs. Nonye Ayeni, the NEPC Executive Director, made this known on Saturday at…
FG and IFAD-LIFE-ND Launch Orientation for 6,100 Youth and Women in Agribusiness
Abuja: The Federal Government, in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) under the Livelihood Improvement and Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) project, has begun orientation for 6,100 rural youth a…
Tightening Legal Noose on Organ-Trafficking
Abuja: Believing he was getting treatment to better his health, 22-year-old Samuel Ezekiel followed an acquaintance’s advice and went to the hospital. Ezekiel later alleged that his kidney had been removed. His case is now at the centre of a police in…
League of Kano Veteran Journalists Mourns Emir of Gumel
Kano: The League of Kano Veteran Journalists on Saturday expressed shock over the demise of the Emir of Gumel in Jigawa, Alhaji Ahmed Sani II. The League’s message was conveyed in a statement signed by Abdulkadir Ibrahim, Secretary and member of its B…
World Charity Day: Kogi Governor’s Wife Empowers 500 Women and Vulnerable Groups
Lokoja: The wife of Kogi Governor, Hajia Sefinat Ododo, commemorated the 2026 World Charity Day by empowering over 500 women with cash gifts and food items, and by visiting vulnerable groups across Lokoja. The event, themed ‘Charity for a Better World…
JAMB Releases Underage UTME Results, Clarifies Admission Conditions
Abuja: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results for underage candidates for viewing. This release, however, does not automatically qualify these candidates for …
FG Launches N2.5bn Grant for 50 Student Innovators
FG Reaffirms Dedication to ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme
Bauchi: The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to enhancing regional trade integration and boosting exports through the ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme (ETLS). This was articulated by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassa…
Nigeria’s Q2 GDP Growth Encouraging, Sustainability Uncertain
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NAN Hosts 5th Fitness Walk to Enhance Staff Wellness and Team Bonding
Abuja: The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in collaboration with CWAY Water and Alfa Designs Nigeria Ltd., hosted its fifth quarterly fitness walk to enhance staff wellness, team bonding, and social cohesion among employees.
According to News Agency o…
NYSC to Tighten Mobilisation Process, Warns Against Data Manipulation
Abuja: The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says it will strengthen controls over mobilisation from admission through graduation to prevent record manipulation and ensure only eligible graduates are mobilised for national service. The Director-Gene…
NYSC to Tighten Mobilisation Process, Warns Against Data Manipulation
Abuja: The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says it will strengthen controls over mobilisation from admission through graduation to prevent record manipulation and ensure only eligible graduates are mobilised for national service. The Director-Gene…
NYSC to Tighten Mobilisation Process, Warns Against Data Manipulation
Abuja: The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says it will strengthen controls over mobilisation from admission through graduation to prevent record manipulation and ensure only eligible graduates are mobilised for national service. The Director-Gene…
Abuja: A political movement, National Movement for Tinubu-Shettima 2027 – Forward Nigeria, has emphasized the significance of the 2027 elections in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts towards economic transformation, national security, political stability, and …
Protect Your Votes During 2027 Elections, Stakeholders Urge Nigerians
Abuja: The Abuja School of Social and Political Thought (ASPT) and other electoral stakeholders have urged Nigerians to actively protect their votes during the 2027 general elections. They made the call in Abuja during a public hearing themed, ‘2023 P…
National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies Bridges Gap Between Research and Policy
Abuja: Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), has announced that the institute is functioning as the primary engine room for bridging the gap between academic research and le…
NILDS Expands Legislative Support to 31 Nigerian State Assemblies: DG
Abuja: Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, announced that the institute has extended its capacity-building and legislative support services to 31 state Houses of Assembly …
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NILDS Trains 300 Lawyers in Legislative Drafting Amid Skills Gap
Abuja: The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has instructed contractors and consultants responsible for the National Library of Nigeria project to adhere to the agreed delivery timelines or face potential penalties. This directive was issued du…
NAN Hosts 5th Fitness Walk to Enhance Staff Wellness and Team Bonding
NADF Links Africa’s Agric Challenges to Low Investor Confidence
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Don Seeks End to Excessive Police Deployment to VIPs
Lagos: A Professor of Sociology at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Omololu Soyombo, has called for an end to the excessive deployment of police officers to Very Important Personalities (VIPs) in the country. Soyombo made the call in his exaugural le…
Medical Director Urges Youths to Drive Healthcare Innovation
Lagos: Dr Adeolu Arogundade, the Medical Director at Isolo General Hospital, Lagos State, has urged youths to develop innovative ideas capable of improving healthcare delivery. Arogundade made the call on Friday during a visit by the National Youth Co…
Meranda Advocates Mentorship to Develop Transformational Youth Leaders
Lagos: Mrs. Mojisola Meranda, Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has called on stakeholders to guide the youth in channeling their energy and potential into meaningful achievements. Meranda made this call during her keynote address a…
Nigeria Joins 163 Nations to Support UN Resolution for Accurate Representation of Africa on Global Maps
Nigeria: Nigeria has joined forces with 163 other countries to endorse a groundbreaking African-led United Nations resolution aimed at correcting the world maps to fairly reflect Africa’s true geographical size. The UN General Assembly passed the land…
Group Warns Against Politicising Military, Defends CDS Oluyede
Abuja: The Citizens Security Awareness Initiative (CSAI), a civil society group, has issued a warning against attempts to politicise the Armed Forces, stating that such actions could erode public trust in the military. The group emphasized the importa…
2027 Elections: Ex-YOWICAN Chief Urges Youths to Support Tinubu
Abuja: The former National President of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), Mr. Daniel Kadzai, has called on Nigerian youths to support the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Kadzai made the call in Abuja w…
Cardinal Onaiyekan Advocates for Continued Support of Books Amid Digital Advancements
Abuja: Cardinal John Onaiyekan has called for sustained support for literary works, emphasizing the enduring relevance of books even as digital technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) continue to transform communication. Onaiyekan voiced his appea…
Beans Price Hike Forces Lagos Consumers to Cut Purchases
Lagos: The rising price of beans in Lagos is forcing consumers to buy less, switch meals, and adjust household budgets. Traders and consumers expressed concern over the development in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday…
OPay Reassures Continued Operations in Nigeria Amid Legal Action Over False Information
Lagos: OPay, a Nigerian fintech company, has reaffirmed its continued operations in Nigeria, dismissing reports that it plans to shut down.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the company gave the assurance at a Town Hall held in Lagos on Wednesday …