New york: No fewer than 2,700 people have died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with about 500 new cases emerging weekly. UN Secretary-General Ant³nio Guterres has warned that the worsening Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak could clai…
Buratai Centre Unveils New Courses to Enhance Counter-Insurgency Commanders’ Resilience
Abuja: The Tukur Buratai Research Centre (TBRC) has introduced six new professional courses aimed at enhancing leadership, resilience, and command capabilities in counterinsurgency operations. These courses are designed to equip military leaders with …
Energy Correspondents Congratulate Isa and Wunti on Leadership Roles at WEC Nigeria
Abuja: The Association of Energy Correspondents, Abuja, FCT (AECAF) has expressed its congratulations to Mr Abdulrazaq Isa and Mr Bala Wunti following their appointments as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the World Energy Council (WEC) Nigeria…
Nigeria Reaffirms Support for Palestinian Statehood at OIC Meeting
Jeddah: Nigeria has reaffirmed its support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to self-determination and an independent, sovereign state. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye, stated …
500 Youths Graduate from IshK Vocational Skills Programme
Ikeja: No fewer than 500 young Nigerians on Thursday graduated from the IshK Vocational Skills Programme after completing training for sustainable livelihoods. The training equipped participants with technical, entrepreneurial, and employability skill…
Minister Alausa Calls for Student Mobilization to Support Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election
Abuja: The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has called on the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and other student leaders to rally 10 million student votes in support of President Bola Tinubu’s bid for re-election in 2027. This …
RMAFC and NEITI Strengthen Partnership to Enhance Revenue Transparency in Nigeria’s Extractive Sector
Abuja: The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has committed to strengthening its collaboration with the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) to enhance transparency, accountability, and revenue mob…
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Breaking: NPC Announces Death of Chairman, Dr Aminu Yusuf
Abuja: The National Population Commission (NPC) has announced the death of its Chairman, Dr Aminu Yusuf, describing his passing as a major loss to the commission and the country.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the announcement was made in a s…
Breaking: NPC Announces Death of Chairman, Dr Aminu Yusuf
Abuja: The National Population Commission (NPC) has announced the death of its Chairman, Dr Aminu Yusuf, describing his passing as a major loss to the commission and the country.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the announcement was made in a s…
Breaking: NPC Announces Death of Chairman, Dr Aminu Yusuf
Abuja: The National Population Commission (NPC) has announced the death of its Chairman, Dr Aminu Yusuf, describing his passing as a major loss to the commission and the country.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the announcement was made in a s…
Abuja: Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) has joined forces with the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Alumni Association, Abuja Chapter, to advance good governance, democracy, and societal progress.
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Professor Sylvester Ewansiha Advocates Integrated Farming and Healthy Soils as Solutions to Africa’s Hunger Crisis
Benin: A professor of Cropping Systems Agronomy at the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Sylvester Ewansiha, emphasized the necessity for integrated agricultural solutions to address Africa’s hunger crisis during the university’s 376th Inaugural Lecture. …
Benin-Asaba Expressway: Niger Delta Youth Group Lauds Umahi, Seeks Urgent Action
Abuja: The Niger Delta Youth Network (NDYN) has commended the Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, for his swift response to concerns over the Benin-Asaba Road. In a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, NDYN National President, Scott Ogunseri, applauded Um…
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Lagos: The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) is advocating for the formation of a joint task force comprising the association, police, and the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to address the issue of illegal levies imposed on…
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Musa Reflects on Loss of NDA Coursemates in Liberian Civil War
Abuja: The Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Musa, has revealed the personal loss he endured during the Liberian Civil War, disclosing that ten of his Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) coursemates lost their lives in the conflict that span…
FG Reaffirms Partnership with Taraba to Unlock Vast Economic Potential
Jalingo: The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to working with the Taraba State Government to unlock the state’s vast potential in agriculture, energy, tourism, infrastructure, and mineral resources. The Minister of Information and Nati…
Minister Attributes Taraba’s Agricultural Growth and Investments to Improved Security
Jalingo: The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has attributed the agricultural development and substantial investments in Taraba to the improved security achieved under the administration of Governor Agbu Kefas. Idris m…
Be My Eyes, I-G Tells Old School Mates
Abuja: The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Tunji Disu, has urged alumni of the Lagos State University (LASU) to be his eyes wherever they are in the task of enhancing policing and security in the country. Disu spoke while receiving members of the A…
Fuel Subsidy Removal Creates Fiscal Headroom for Development, Says Information Minister
Jalingo: The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has announced that the removal of the fuel subsidy has created fiscal space for the Federal Government to pursue developmental projects across Nigeria. Idris made this stat…
NGO Urges Young Women to Leverage Empowerment Opportunities
Abuja: The Manager of African Girl’s Guide (AGG), Miss Sophia Okiasi, has urged young women to join the organisation and leverage opportunities to develop their skills, confidence, and capacity. Okiasi made the call during an interview with the News A…
FG Endorses National Forest Association Initiative to Boost Sector Investment
Abuja: The Federal Government has endorsed the proposed National Forest Association of Nigeria, emphasizing its potential to enhance coordination, investment, and sustainable development within the forestry sector. Assistant Director of the Ministry o…
Guterres Supports Obasanjo’s Peace Initiative Amid Rising Tensions in Northern Ethiopia
Addis ababa: UN Secretary-General Ant³nio Guterres has backed former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo’s renewed peace initiative in Ethiopia amid rising security tensions in the northern part of the country. Guterres urged all parties to support O…
Rice Paddy Shortage Threatens Operations at Lagos Rice Mill
Abuja: Mr Jacob Akinsanya, Director of the Lagos State Rice Mill, Imota, has highlighted that inadequate supply of rice paddy is the primary challenge limiting optimal production at the facility. Akinsanya made this known during a courtesy visit by th…