FG Destroys 1,419 Illicit Weapons, Recovers 5,449 Firearms in 2026
Abuja: The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) has destroyed 1,419 illicit weapons and recovered 5,449 firearms in recent operations nationwide. The Director-General of the centre, retired DIG Johnson Kokumo, made…
Rising Costs of Farm Inputs Jeopardize Food Security in Bwari Area Council
Abuja: Some farmers and input suppliers in Bwari Area Council, FCT, have raised concerns over rising costs, warning that they threaten food production and farmers’ livelihoods. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the stakeholders expressed their conc…
Experts Call for Policies Rooted in African Local Skills
Lokoja: Dr Zakariya Zakari, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MNI Analysis Partners, has urged African governments to embrace local skills and indigenous knowledge for sustainable development. He made the call on Tuesday at the 2nd International Co…
ADC Chairman Urges Governorship Candidates to Shun Hate Speech and Empty Promises
Abuja: The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Sen. David Mark, has called on the party’s governorship candidates to avoid engaging in hate speech and making empty promises during their campaigns.
According to News Agency of …
AGROMEQA Expo 2026 to Promote Mechanisation and Investment in Nigerian Agriculture
Abuja: The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has announced that the AGROMEQA Expo is set to promote mechanisation, technology transfer, and investment to enhance Nigeria’s agricultural productivity and agro-export competitiveness. Chief Em…
Dr. Ogudoro Urges Nigerian School Leaders to Shift Focus from Administration to Education
Ikeja: Dr Peter Ogudoro, Founder of Nigerian Teachers, has raised concerns over the tendency of school leaders and counsellors in Nigeria to prioritize administrative duties over their core responsibilities of teaching, guidance, and student developme…
Connectivity: A Cornerstone for Nigeria’s Economic Growth
After Recapitalisation: Insurance Shareholders Demand Better Returns
Lagos: Insurance shareholders have called for increased penetration, improved dividends, stronger corporate governance, and enhanced regulatory supervision following the sector’s recapitalisation. The shareholder associations made the call in intervie…
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Ikpeme Charges Nigeria’s Falconets to Secure Victory Against Korea Republic
Abuja: The Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr. Emmanuel Ikpeme, has urged the Nigeria U-20 women’s national team, also known as the Falconets, to aim for victory in their upcoming friendly match against Korea Republi…
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Experts Seek AI Integration to Strengthen Health Research
Abuja: Dr Oladipo Kolawole, an infectious disease expert, has emphasized the necessity for Africa to enhance its capabilities in owning, analyzing, and developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools tailored to its genomic data. This initiative aims to…
Experts Seek AI Integration to Strengthen Health Research
Abuja: Dr Oladipo Kolawole, an infectious disease expert, has emphasized the necessity for Africa to enhance its capabilities in owning, analyzing, and developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools tailored to its genomic data. This initiative aims to…
Experts Seek AI Integration to Strengthen Health Research
Abuja: Dr Oladipo Kolawole, an infectious disease expert, has emphasized the necessity for Africa to enhance its capabilities in owning, analyzing, and developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools tailored to its genomic data. This initiative aims to…
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 …
No Lopsided Appointments at NILDS, Says Director-General
Abuja: Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has dismissed allegations of lopsided appointments and violations of the federal character principle at the institute. Sulaiman,…
NILDS Director-General Calls for Security Sector Reforms and Research-Based Solutions
Abuja: Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has advocated for comprehensive reforms in Nigeria’s security sector and emphasized the importance of research-based solutions t…
Abuja: The Fact-Finding Committee set up to investigate Nigeria’s recent poor outings in international football has alleged interference in the selection of players and appointment of coaches by some officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)….
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Adewale Isa Foundation Hosts 7th Annual Tennis Tournament in Lagos
Abuja: No fewer than 300 players gathered in Lagos as the Adewale Isa Foundation flagged off its 7th annual Tennis Tournament. The week-long tournament, which started on Monday at the Mainland Tennis Club, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, runs from …
JAMB and WAEC Announce N4,000 Fee for One-Time O’Level Result Verification
Abuja: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) have clarified that candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions will pay N4,000 once for verification of their O’Level results.
A…
NICA Highlights FTSE, Moody’s Potential to Enhance Nigeria’s Credit Market
Lagos: The National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) has expressed optimism that Nigeria’s recent reclassification by FTSE Russell and the positive outlook from Moody’s could bolster capital inflows and improve access to credit for businesses…
Obaseki Mourns Orbih, Describes His Death as a Great Loss to Edo
Benin: Former Governor of Edo, Godwin Obaseki, on Tuesday mourned the passing of former Edo PDP Chairman, Chief Dan Orbih, at the age of 64, saying that his death represents a significant loss to Edo. Obaseki, a visiting Scholar and Researcher at the …
NYSC Praises Security Agencies for Successful Rescue of 16 Abducted Corps Members
Abuja: The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has expressed gratitude towards security agencies and several groups for the effective rescue of 16 corps members who were abducted in Kogi.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the corps members were …
Nigeria Reaffirms Support for ECOWAS Stability and Growth
Abuja: The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye, has reiterated Nigeria’s steadfast commitment to the advancement, growth, and stability of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). During a handover ceremony for…
Experts Seek AI Integration to Strengthen Health Research
Abuja: Medical experts and global health partners have advocated strategic integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and local capacity building to sustain public health research and data management in Nigeria. The stakeholde…
Forum Hails Military Gains, Rescue of 610 Kidnap Victims
Abuja: The North Peace and Stability Forum (NPSF) has commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for rescuing 610 kidnapped victims during operations against terrorists and other criminal elements. The forum described the achievement as a major boost to nati…
Ooni Hails Tinubu as CREDICORP Empowers 100 Ife Residents
Abuja: The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies as 100 residents benefited from the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP’s) mobility programme. Ooni gave the commendation on Tuesday at h…