Abuja: The Armed Forces of Nigeria on Thursday reaffirmed their commitment to neutrality, professionalism and adherence to human rights in the conduct of the 2027 General Elections. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, emphasized th…
AMAC Seeks Chinese Partnership to Train 10,000 Youths on AI, Digital Skills
Abuja: The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has sought the partnership of the Chinese Embassy to set up an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Training and Innovation Centre for 10,000 youths with digital skills. The Vice Chairman of AMAC, Mr. Yusuf Nadab…
Agricultural Institutions Advocate for Enhanced Policy Support to Boost Innovation in Nigeria
Abuja: Agricultural institutions have called for greater investment, collaboration, and policy support to scale up research-driven innovations capable of transforming Nigeria’s food systems, creating jobs, and improving rural livelihoods. The call was…
FRSC Develops Framework for Safe Adoption of Electric and CNG Vehicles in Nigeria
Abuja: The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is establishing a comprehensive safety, regulatory, and enforcement framework to facilitate the seamless adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles across Nigeria. This ini…
Stakeholders Advocate Real-Time Data for Environmental Governance in Nigeria
Abuja: Stakeholders in Nigeria’s environmental sector have called for the adoption of real-time data and low-cost technology to strengthen environmental governance, climate action, accountability, and evidence-based policymaking across communities and…
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…
NEPC Launches SOAR Programme to Empower Civil Servants for Retirement
Abuja: The Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) inaugurated a pre-retirement programme on Wednesday in Abuja, themed ‘Sustainable Opportunities for Active Retirement (SOAR)’, which aims to guide civil servants in preparing for life after retirement…
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WAFU-U20: Flying Eagles Humble Togo 3-0
Abuja: The Flying Eagles of Nigeria defeated the U-20 football team of Togo 3-0 on Thursday in the second Group B match of the ongoing WAFU-U20 tournament in Cote d’Ivoire.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the young Sparrow Hawks of Togo held th…
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 Centre for Women’s Rights and Development Initiative has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and the Attorney-General of the Federation to intervene in the alleged plot to suspend Mrs Alice Tangi, the chairperson of Sagbama local government a…
ICPC Calls for Enhanced Anti-Corruption Measures at News Agency of Nigeria
Abuja: The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has urged the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to bolster its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) to improve accountability. This call was made during the inaug…
2027: Your Votes Will Count, INEC Assures Nigerians
Abuja: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that every vote will count in the 2027 general elections, saying the commission is committed to consolidating the nation’s democratic governance. INEC Deputy Director of…
Adefulire Urges Support for Tinubu and Hamzat Ahead of 2027 Elections
Abuja: Mrs. Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, a former deputy governor of Lagos State, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and residents of the state to back President Bola Tinubu’s bid for re-election. She also emphasized the import…
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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Tackling Post-Harvest Losses Key to Stable Tomato Prices, Expert Says
Abuja: An agriculture technical expert, Mr Tony Ifeakandu, has called for coordinated efforts to tackle post-harvest losses in Nigeria’s tomato value chain, saying improved storage and preservation systems are key to stabilising supply and prices. Ife…
Foundation Unveils Initiative to Support 100 Teenage Mothers
Abuja: The Knowing and Becoming Foundation has unveiled an initiative to provide education, healthcare, mentorship, and livelihood support to 100 vulnerable teenage mothers. The Chief Executive Officer of the foundation, Miss Ene Samuel, disclosed thi…
Wike Assures Completion of Abuja Projects Under Tinubu’s Administration
Abuja: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured residents that no project will be abandoned under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He gave this assurance following an inspection of the ongoing construction of th…
PAN Trains Poultry Farmers on Technology Adoption for Improved Productivity
Lagos: The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Lagos State Chapter, on Thursday sensitised poultry farmers on the importance of adopting modern technology to improve productivity and profitability. The sensitisation took place during the association…
Nasarawa Community Laments Destruction by Roaming Cattle, Urges Government Intervention
Aso: Residents and farmers in Aso community, Karu Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, have decried the activities of roaming cattle, alleging that they have continued to destroy farmlands in the area. According to News Agency of Nigeria, herds of c…
NHRC Receives Over 1.5 Million Human Rights Violation Complaints in Six Months
Abuja: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reported receiving over 1.5 million complaints of human rights violations within a six-month period. This data is contained within the NHRC dashboard and observatory reports spanning from January …
Wike Reveals Cost Hurdles in Completing Abuja’s Millennium Tower
Abuja: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration could not complete the abandoned Millennium Tower project due to the multi-billion naira demanded by the contractor. Wike, who cleared the air after he in…
Reliable Data Missing Link in Nigeria’s Housing Sector – FHFL
Abuja: Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL) says the absence of reliable housing data remains a major obstacle to effective planning, policymaking and regulation in Nigeria’s housing sector. The Executive Director, Operations, FHFL, Dr. Emeka Inegbu, hig…
FG Destroys 2,819 Illicit Arms in Abuja, Vows Tougher Action Against Traffickers
Abuja: The Federal Government on Thursday destroyed 2,819 illicit, decommissioned, and unserviceable small arms and light weapons, reinforcing its resolve to curb the proliferation of illegal weapons that fuel insecurity across the country. The destru…