Abuja: The Society of Nigerian Broadcasters (SNB) has extended its congratulations to Malam Ali M. Ali on his reappointment as the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Prof. Umaru Pate, President of the Society, expressed his felicit…
Traffic Enforcement Intensifies as FCTA and FRSC Launch Joint Operations in Abuja
Abuja: The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other security agencies, has commenced joint enforcement against traffic light violations and other road offences across Abuja.
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Nigerian Navy Advocates for Collective Efforts in Lake Preservation
Abuja: The Nigerian Navy has urged citizens to collaborate with the government and relevant institutions in efforts to preserve the nation’s lakes. This call was made by the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, during the World Lake Day ce…
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…
CWSI Calls for Enhanced Protection for Women with Disabilities in Abuja
Abuja: The Centre for Women Studies and Intervention (CWSI) has called for sustained training of law enforcement personnel to improve the response to violence against women and girls with disabilities in the Federal Capital Territory. The organisation…
Minister Alausa Calls for Student Mobilization to Support Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election
Abuja: The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has called on the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and other student leaders to rally 10 million student votes in support of President Bola Tinubu’s bid for re-election in 2027. This …
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…
NFF Implements Training on 11 New Amendments to Football Laws
HIV: Expert Seeks Insurance Coverage, Stronger Systems for Sustainable Response
Abuja: Prof. Prosper Okonkwo, a public health expert, has called for sustainable domestic financing of Nigeria’s HIV response, protection of its laboratory network, and integration of HIV treatment into health insurance. Okonkwo made the call in his i…
HIV: Expert Seeks Insurance Coverage, Stronger Systems for Sustainable Response
Abuja: Prof. Prosper Okonkwo, a public health expert, has called for sustainable domestic financing of Nigeria’s HIV response, protection of its laboratory network, and integration of HIV treatment into health insurance. Okonkwo made the call in his i…
HIV: Expert Seeks Insurance Coverage, Stronger Systems for Sustainable Response
Abuja: Prof. Prosper Okonkwo, a public health expert, has called for sustainable domestic financing of Nigeria’s HIV response, protection of its laboratory network, and integration of HIV treatment into health insurance. Okonkwo made the call in his i…
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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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 …
Charly Boy’s Historic Book ‘999’ and Foundation Set for International Tour
Abuja: Eccentric entertainer and foremost social activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, is set to take his explosive memoir ‘999’ and the Charly Boy Foundation on an international tour following its successful Lagos launch. The ‘Areaf…
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…