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…
AGN Seeks Legislative Backing for Nollywood Actors’ Professionalization
Abuja: Abubakar Yakubu, the national president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), has called for a legislative framework to institutionalize the guild and establish it as a statutory professional body for Nigerian actors. This announcement was made…
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…
Royals and Leaders Collaborate to Enhance Nigeria’s Security Framework
Abuja: Traditional rulers, religious leaders, security chiefs, and policymakers convened on Friday to explore strategies for developing a more robust, inclusive, and sustainable security framework in Nigeria. They gathered at the inaugural National Ci…
Lagos Begins Pump Installation at Iju, Akute Water Facilities
Lagos: The Lagos State Government has commenced the installation of new pumps at the Iju Headworks and Akute water intake stations.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the project is aimed at increasing water production, improving operational effi…
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…
Tinubu Dissolves Committee on Federal Government Properties Sale
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate dissolution of the Presidential Implementation Committee (PIC) on the Alienation of Federal Government Properties. The President directed that all matters relating to the committee’s activities b…
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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 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…
MAN Calls for Urgent Tax Harmonization and Infrastructure Improvements to Boost Nigeria’s Manufacturing Sector
Abuja: The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called for urgent tax harmonization, improved infrastructure, reliable energy supply, and a predictable regulatory environment to strengthen the country’s manufacturing sector. The association …
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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Nigeria Faces Over 4,700 Weekly Cyberattacks, Cybersecurity Expert Warns
Lagos: Cybersecurity professional, Mr. Anthony Fakiyesi, has highlighted that data localisation alone is insufficient in safeguarding Nigeria’s digital ecosystem from the escalating threat of cyberattacks.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Fakiy…
ADC Chieftain Urges Disability Inclusion, National Development
Abuja: The National Leader of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dr Chike Okogwu, has called for greater attention to disability inclusion and other national development priorities. Okogwu made the call in a sta…
Saraki to Inaugurate Largest Private ICT Centre in North-East
Bauchi: Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, is set to inaugurate a private Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centre in Azare, Katagum Local Government Area of Bauchi State, on August 16. This centre, developed by Usman Adamu-Suphi,…
Queen Fashola-Macgregor Honoured as Global Peace Ambassador
Abuja: Queen of Orile Ilawo Kingdom, Egbaland in Ogun, Omolara Fashola-Macgregor, has been conferred with the Global Peace Ambassador Award by the World Human Rights and Peace Commission (WHRAPC), Nigeria. She was also designated National Patron of WH…
Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission Resumes Pilgrimages to Israel
Abuja: The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has officially lifted its suspension on Christian pilgrimages to Israel. This decision comes after a comprehensive evaluation of the security conditions in the Holy Land, as announced by the Exec…
Stakeholders Call for Formalisation of Anambra’s E-Waste Sector for Safer Recycling
Anambra: Stakeholders in Anambra have called for formalisation of the state’s e-waste sector to promote safer recycling and sustainable environmental management. The call was made on Friday at the Anambra E-Waste Collectors and Aggregators Roundtable,…
African University of Science and Technology Inducts First PhD Students in Leadership and Public Policy
Abuja: The African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja, on Friday inducted its first Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) students in Leadership and Governance, and Policy and Strategic Studies.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the institu…
FG and Healthnomics HMO Plc Advocate Digital Innovation to Transform Healthcare Financing
Abuja: The Federal Government and Healthnomics HMO Plc have emphasised leveraging digital technology to transform healthcare financing and accelerate Universal Health Coverage nationwide through innovation, stronger governance, and improved health ins…
Commission to Unlock North-East Economic Potential
Abuja: The North-East Development Commission (NEDC) is set to unlock the region’s economic potential by accelerating investments that promote industrialisation, regional connectivity, energy security, enterprise development, and human capital. The Man…