Abuja: The Lagos State Government has initiated a comprehensive monitoring exercise in public schools to ensure the smooth start of the 2026/2027 academic session. The exercise is led by the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Al…
Sports: NSIWC Urges Thorough Research in Fight Against Doping
Abuja: The National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) has urged the National Anti-Doping Centre to intensify research in the fight against illicit and prohibited substances in sporting activities. The Chairman of NSIWC, Maj.-Gen. Junaidu …
NSCDC Arrests Three Suspects for Alleged Theft and Sale of Electrical Cables in Osun
Osogbo: The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun Command, has apprehended three individuals in relation to the alleged theft and sale of electrical cables in Agbona Village, within the Iwo Local Government Area. Mr. Toma Enya, the st…
NGO Partners with Lagos Estate to Institutionalize Child Protection
Abuja: The Center for the Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (CAPRIGHTS-VP) has introduced child protection clauses into residential estate governance frameworks in Lagos. The initiative seeks to make child safeguarding a ma…
Guards Brigade Initiates Tactical Training Phase for Nigerian Army Recruits
Abuja: The Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army has officially launched the tactical phase of Exercise Shinning Star, aimed at advancing the training of soldiers from the 90 Regular Recruits Intake. This phase of the exercise was inaugurated by Brigadi…
First Lady Inaugurates ICT Centre to Boost Youth Digital Skills at Kwara State University
Abuja: The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has inaugurated the TETFund/Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) ICT Experience Centre at Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, this initiative is designed to equip Nigeria…
Abuja Tech Week to Propel Digital Investment into the Capital
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Dangote Unveils N2.15 Trillion IPO to Democratise Wealth Creation
Abuja: Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President and CEO of Dangote Industries Ltd., has announced the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (FZE), aiming to democratise wealth creation. This announcement was made during…
Nigeria, Murdoch University Strengthen Mining Collaboration
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WAFU-U17: Flamingos’ 20-Player Squad Arrive Cote d’Ivoire
Abidjan: Nigeria’s female U-17 team, the Flamingos, have arrived in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, on their way to the city of Yamoussoukro for the 2nd WAFU-B U-17 girls’ tournament. The team, led by coach Hakeem Busari, departed from Abuja on Monday morning…
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Africa CDC and AU Member States Unify Efforts to Enhance Behavioural Intelligence Framework
Nairobi: The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and African Union Member States have progressed in their initiative to harmonise Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management (BIIM) across Africa. This effort aims to bo…
Africa CDC and AU Member States Unify Efforts to Enhance Behavioural Intelligence Framework
Nairobi: The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and African Union Member States have progressed in their initiative to harmonise Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management (BIIM) across Africa. This effort aims to bo…
Africa CDC and AU Member States Unify Efforts to Enhance Behavioural Intelligence Framework
Nairobi: The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and African Union Member States have progressed in their initiative to harmonise Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management (BIIM) across Africa. This effort aims to bo…
Abuja: Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has extended his felicitations to Pope Leo XIV on his 71st birthday, commending the Pope’s leadership and dedication to global peace.
According to News Agency of Ni…
Rainbow Coalition Mobilising Support for Tinubu’s Re-Election, Not APC – Wike
Abuja: Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, has reiterated his Rainbow Coalition’s support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Wike gave the assurance in a statement issued by his Senior Specialist Ass…
Centre Urges Nigerians to Actively Safeguard Democracy Ahead of 2027 Polls
Abuja: Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA) has called on Nigerians to actively participate in safeguarding the democratic process ahead of the 2027 general elections. Executive Director of CTA, Faith Nwadishi, made the call in a statement issued on…
Azerbaijan Movement Rallies Grassroots Support for APC in Lagos Ahead of 2027 Elections
Lagos: A group, Azerbaijan Movement, on Monday launched grassroots mobilisation for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, targeting early voter support ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Convener of the movement, Mr Abayomi Omotayo…
Abuja Tech Week to Propel Digital Investment into the Capital
Abuja: The Chairman of the Abuja Tech and Digital Economy Week (ATDEW) steering committee, Andrew Abu, has announced that the upcoming event is set to bridge investors with technology companies, unlocking development opportunities at the Abuja Technol…
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The Rise of Quick-Format Gaming as a Popular Entertainment Choice
Abuja: Something has shifted for many individuals as their attention spans have evolved, not necessarily worsening or improving, but changing. Committing several hours to a single activity feels impossible for those who have only brief moments between…
Early Talent Nurturing Vital for Sustaining Classical Music in Nigeria: Army Band Director
Abuja: The Acting Director of the Nigerian Army Band Corps, Lt.-Col. Michael Toriola, has emphasized the importance of early identification and nurturing of talents in classical music to ensure the genre’s sustainability in Nigeria. Toriola expressed …
FG, IFAD-LIFE-ND Contributes $68.7m to National Economy
Abuja: The Federal Government/International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises for Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) project says it has contributed $68.7 million, about N90.7 billion, to the national economy. Dr Ab…
Why Climate Action Must Be Inclusive of Persons With Disabilities
Abuja: When climate disaster strikes, the warning may come through various modes of communication, including radio broadcasts, text messages, television announcements, or social media. However, for millions of people with disabilities, these warnings …
WorldFish Project Aims to Empower 25,000 Women and Youth in Nigerian and Tanzanian Fishery Sectors
Ibadan: WorldFish, in collaboration with Trademark Africa and Mastercard Foundation, has embarked on a transformative initiative targeting 25,000 women and youth to revitalize the fishery and aquaculture sectors in Nigeria and Tanzania. The project ai…
2027 Elections: Police, Military, NSCDC Pledge Inter-Agency Synergy
Abuja: The Nigerian Police Force, Nigerian Navy, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have pledged to work together to ensure safety, fairness, and credibility in the 2027 general elections. The pledge was made at a one-day seminar…
Parole Implementation Aims to Alleviate Custodial Congestion and Enhance Rehabilitation in Abuja
Abuja: The Prisoners Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA) has emphasized that effective implementation of parole will significantly reduce custodial congestion and enhance rehabilitation processes. This was highlighted by the President of PRAWA, …
How One Bettor Transformed His Approach to Sports Wagering
Abuja: Three years ago, a sports bettor, known for placing wagers based on jersey preferences, underwent a transformative journey in understanding sports betting. He initially approached sports predictions with a blindfolded dart-throwing mentality, b…
Commercial Riders in Bwari Decry Motorcycle Theft, Demand Stronger Security
Bwari: Commercial motorcyclists in Bwari Area Council, FCT, have decried rising cases of motorcycle theft in communities across the area. The motorcyclists expressed their concerns in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday…