Abuja: The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has named and honoured the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Adeola Ajayi, as ‘Man of the Year’. This is contained in a statement by the National President of the NUJ, Mr Alhas…
NDPC Plans Review of Data Protection Act to Address AI and Emerging Technologies
Abuja: The National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, has announced plans to review the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) to address emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), roboti…
Stakeholders Advocate Disability-Sensitive Early Warning Systems in Climate Action
Abuja: Stakeholders have called for disability-sensitive early warning systems in climate action to address peculiar needs of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The stakeholders made the call in Abuja on Saturday during a forum convened by the Inclusiv…
NYCN Hails Court Verdict on Sokubo-Led BoT Reinstatement
Abuja: The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has welcomed the court verdict upholding the council’s registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and reinstating its Board of Trustees (BoT). NYCN President, Amb. Sukubo Sara-igbe Suku…
Nigerian Army to Bolster Forces with 28,000 New Recruits
Zaria: The Nigerian Army says it is expanding its operational strength with the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel to enhance battlefield dominance and tackle emerging security threats across the country. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Ge…
FULafia Appoints New Director for Centre for Artificial Intelligence
Lafia: The management of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) has appointed renowned academic, Associate Prof. Mohammed Abubakar Mohammed, as the new Director of its Centre for Artificial Intelligence (CAI). The appointment was announced in the i…
Access Bank Launches Auto Fest to Boost Vehicle Ownership in Nigeria
Lagos: Access Bank Plc has unveiled a vehicle financing initiative aimed at addressing the high cost of ownership and improving access to mobility for individuals and businesses through flexible financing solutions. The initiative, tagged Access Auto …
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Japan Humble Tunisia 4-0 in Herve Renard’s Debut Match
Monterrey: Tunisia suffered a 4-0 defeat to Japan in their second Group F match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Monterrey, Mexico, on Saturday.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the loss followed Tunisia’s 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening match…
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Refugee Commission and NGO Inaugurate Medical Outreach for Abuja IDPs
Abuja: The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), in collaboration with the One World Initiative for Sustainable Development, has launched a medical outreach programme aimed at providing healthcare servic…
Refugee Commission and NGO Inaugurate Medical Outreach for Abuja IDPs
Abuja: The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), in collaboration with the One World Initiative for Sustainable Development, has launched a medical outreach programme aimed at providing healthcare servic…
Refugee Commission and NGO Inaugurate Medical Outreach for Abuja IDPs
Abuja: The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), in collaboration with the One World Initiative for Sustainable Development, has launched a medical outreach programme aimed at providing healthcare servic…
Ekiti 2026: Oyebanji Emerges Winner with 319,224 Votes
Ado-ekiti: The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti, Gov. Biodun Oyebanji, has emerged winner with 319,224 votes. Oyebanji defeated his closest rival and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Part…
APC’s Faduyile Wins Ondo South Senatorial By-Election
Okitipupa: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Prof. Dayo Faduyile of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election conducted on Saturday. INEC Returning Officer, Prof…
Jonathan Seeks Reform of Global Governance Structures
Abuja: Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for a major reform of global governance structures, particularly the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), to reflect contemporary world realities and maintain global peace. Jonathan, who is the C…
Nonagenarian Casts Vote in Ado-Ekiti, Calls for Greater Engagement in Nigerian Democracy
Ado-ekiti: A 90-year-old woman, Mrs. Rachael Abiodun, exercised her civic right by voting for her preferred governorship candidate at Ward 7 unit 8, Oke-Ila, in Ado-Ekiti on Saturday.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Abiodun participated in the …
Abuja: Africa’s leading virtual cinema platform, Circuits, has announced a landmark partnership with Sozo Films and Mount Zion Film Productions for the nationwide cinema release of ‘Agbara Nla: The Return’, on Oct. 1. The release will mark the revival…
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Sickle Cell Day: Alimosho General Hospital Offers Free Screening, Awareness
Alimosho: The Haematology Department of Alimosho General Hospital (ALGH) has commemorated the 2026 World Sickle Cell Day with an advocacy programme to promote awareness, equity, and improved care for people living with sickle cell disease. The Head of…
Sickle Cell Club Urges Government To Subsidize Transplant Programme
Lagos: A club dedicated to supporting individuals with sickle cell disorder has called on the federal government to subsidize the cost of the bone marrow transplant programme, emphasizing the financial burden it imposes on families. According to her, …
Morocco Edge Scotland to Boost World Cup Knockout Hopes
Rabat: Morocco strengthened their chances of reaching the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Scotland in a Group C match on Saturday. The North Africans made a bright start, taking the lead in the second minu…
NAFDAC Confiscates Smuggled Vegetable Oil, 40,000 Cartons of Soap in Lagos
Lagos: The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the interception of tankers carrying suspected smuggled vegetable oil and a truckload of soap that entered the country through illegal channels. Dr. Martins…
Silent Infrastructure Revolution in South-East Nigeria: Tinubu’s Increased Funding to Subnationals Fuels Development
Abuja: By all indications, a quiet but profound infrastructure revolution is unfolding across Nigeria’s South-East geopolitical zone, driven by unprecedented federal interventions, increased funding to subnational governments, and strategic investment…
FG Intensifies Efforts for Green Financing
Abuja: The Federal Government is accelerating efforts to attract private and international capital to unlock green finance opportunities for environmental sustainability. Malam Balarabe Lawal, the Minister of Environment, announced this during the 202…
NCoS Launches Second PPP Project Delivery Committee for Nationwide Reforms
Abuja: The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has inaugurated a second Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Project Delivery Committee to oversee the implementation of key infrastructure and rehabilitation projects across the country. The Service Public…
TETFund Calls for Transparent Leadership Selection in Nigerian Federal Universities
Abuja: The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has advocated for transparent and inclusive leadership selection processes in federal universities to enhance governance, academic excellence, and research productivity. Mr. Sonny Echono, Executive Se…
Yakubu Assumes Duty as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Qatar
Abuja: Nigeria’s newly appointed Ambassador to the State of Qatar, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has arrived in Doha to officially assume his diplomatic duties. Details of his arrival made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja sho…