Abuja: An education advocate, Deborah Bingbeng, has urged Nigerian writers to promote peace through their literary works for the betterment of society. Bingbeng, who is also a writer and poet, made the call while speaking with the News Agency of Niger…
FG, ActionAid Launch Gender Policy for Inclusive Agriculture
Abuja: The Federal Government, in collaboration with ActionAid Nigeria and development partners, has unveiled the 2025-2030 Revised National Gender Policy on Agrifood Systems Transformation and its Strategic Action Plan. The policy is aimed at promoti…
Federal Government Emphasizes Farmer Training for Dairy Sector Transformation
Ibadan: The Federal Government (FG) has emphasized the critical role of strategic capacity development for grassroots farmers in transforming the national dairy production sector. Mr. Idris Ajimobi, the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinub…
FRSC Targets Speeding and Mixed Loading to Enhance Road Safety
Abuja: The Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, announced in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is intensifying its efforts to combat speeding and the practice of mixed loading on Nigerian roads. T…
NC Urges for Impartial Investigation on Chief Minister
Kathmandu: A meeting of Nepali Congress Bagmati Province Parliamentary Party has decided to urge the authorities concerned to carry out an investigation on Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniya in an impartial and just manner.
According to National N…
OAU SSANU and NASU Join Nationwide Strike Over 2009 Agreement Non-Implementation
Ile-ife: The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) have joined a nationwide strike due to the delay in implement…
Equities Market Surges by N26.2trn Amid Oil Rally and Dividend Boost
aLagos: The equities market experienced a significant surge in April, with gains amounting to N26.185 trillion, fueled by a positive crude oil outlook and robust corporate earnings that enhanced investor confidence. Market capitalization increased fro…
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Shaibu Urges Greater Synergy Between NIS and NSC for Sports Development
Abuja: Mr. Philip Shaibu, Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), has called for greater synergy between the Institute and the National Sports Commission (NSC). Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday, Shaibu highlighted the lack…
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Abuja Inaugurates 9 Cancer Care Projects to Improve Diagnosis, Treatment
Abuja: The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Tuesday inaugurated nine priority projects under the Abuja City Cancer Programme to strengthen prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer across the city. At the inauguration, Mandate Secretary, FCT He…
Abuja Inaugurates 9 Cancer Care Projects to Improve Diagnosis, Treatment
Abuja: The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Tuesday inaugurated nine priority projects under the Abuja City Cancer Programme to strengthen prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer across the city. At the inauguration, Mandate Secretary, FCT He…
Abuja Inaugurates 9 Cancer Care Projects to Improve Diagnosis, Treatment
Abuja: The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Tuesday inaugurated nine priority projects under the Abuja City Cancer Programme to strengthen prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer across the city. At the inauguration, Mandate Secretary, FCT He…
Abuja: The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Abdulraman Mohammed, has dismissed the recent 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting and the establishment of the Tanimu Turaki-led Interim National Wo…
Oyo 2027: APC Aspirant Calls for Direct Primaries, Opposes Consensus Candidate
Abuja: Dr Moshood Abiola, a governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 Oyo State election, has called for the adoption of direct primaries in selecting the party’s flagbearer. Abiola made the call in a st…
2027 Elections: Group Urges Fubara to Sustain Political Stability
Rivers: The Enforcers of Good Governance (EGG), a socio-political group in Rivers, has urged Gov. Siminalayi Fubara to prioritise stability and broad-based consultation as political activities gradually build toward the 2027 governorship election.
A…
PDP Extends Deadline for Nomination Forms Sale
Abuja: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced an extension for the deadline to purchase its expression of interest and nomination forms. Initially set to close on May 4, the new deadline is now May 7.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, t…
Lagos: The Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to promoting high standards of corporate governance in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD).
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Constitution Amendment Task Force Engages Former Civil Servants for In-Depth Discussions
Kathmandu: The task force established to draft a discussion paper for the amendment of the constitution engaged in discussions with former heads of constitutional bodies, former chief secretaries, foreign affairs experts, and former administrators tod…
President Paudel Summons Parliamentary Session for May 11
Kathmandu: President Ramchandra Paudel has, on the recommendation of the Government and in accordance with Article 93 (1) of the Constitution, summoned a session of both houses of the federal parliament on coming May 11. The session of both houses is …
Federal Government to Provide Soil Advisory Services to 10 Million Farmers by 2027
Abuja: The Federal Government has announced an ambitious plan to deliver soil test-based advisory services to over 10 million farmers by 2027, aiming to enhance productivity, nutrition, and incomes across the nation. This initiative was revealed by th…
NMA Elects Dr Rijal as New President
Kathmandu: The Nepal Medical Association has elected a new executive committee under the leadership of Dr Badri Rijal. As per the vote counting that concluded today, the 19-member committee led by Dr Rijal has been elected, shared Chief Election Offic…
Makinde-Backed PDP Faction Inaugurates Interim National Working Committee
Abuja: The leadership crisis engulfing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated as a group supported by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State inaugurated a 13-member Interim National Working Committee (INWC). This newly formed committee is tasked wit…
Court Denies Police Request to Extend Judicial Custody of Businessman Golchha
Kathmandu: The Kathmandu District Court has rejected the request of police to continue the judicial custody of businessman Shekhar Golchha. Golchha remains in judicial custody after being arrested by the police on April 27 for investigation into secur…
MOWCA Scribe Urges Collaboration to Harness Maritime Sector Opportunities
Oron: Dr Paul Adalikwu, the Secretary-General of the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA), has emphasized the importance of regional collaboration to unlock opportunities in the maritime sector. He made these remarks during a regio…
Problematic Cooperatives: Government Plans Refund of Deposits to Begin from Third Week of May
Kathmandu: The government has prepared to begin refunding deposits of problematic cooperatives from the third week of this month. Prior to this, the Problematic Cooperatives Management Committee gathered details of such cooperatives and depositors.
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NIS Warns Against Fraudulent Passport Payment Platforms
Abuja: The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has issued a warning to Nigerians about the dangers of using fraudulent platforms for passport payments. The agency has categorically denied any involvement of third parties in its passport application proc…