Congo Ebola Death Toll Tops 3,000
Kinshasa: More than 3,000 people have died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since the current outbreak was declared in mid-May, health authorities said on Wednesday. A total of 6,186 cases have been confirmed, including 3,007 death…
Egypt Plans to Boost Daily Rail Passengers to 4 Million by 2030
Egypt: Egypt is embarking on an ambitious project to expand its rail transport capacity, aiming to accommodate four million daily passengers by the year 2030. The initiative includes the construction of a 2,250-kilometre high-speed electrified railway…
Guards Brigade Rescues Retired General’s Wife, Apprehends Kidnappers in FCT
Abuja: Guards Brigade successfully rescued the wife of a retired General and apprehended two kidnappers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Brigade disclosed this in a special situation report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on We…
ADC Inaugurates Reconciliation Committee, Seeks Unity Ahead of 2027
Abuja: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has inaugurated a national reconciliation and peace committee to strengthen unity, rebuild trust, and resolve grievances ahead of the 2027 general elections. National Chairman of the ADC, Sen. David Mark, w…
MTHE Bids Farewell to 11 Students Departing for Studies in India
Freetown: Eleven Sierra Leonean students commenced university studies on September 1, 2026, when the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE) hosted their farewell ceremony. MTHE officials, Charg© d’Affaires a.i. of the High Commission of Ind…
Peace, Security Essential for Enhancing Human Living Conditions, Scholar Asserts
Abuja: Prof. Danladi Atu, Director-General of the African Peace Institute and Social Studies (APIS), has advocated for a paradigm shift from traditional state-centric security to a human-centric approach that emphasizes the protection, dignity, welfar…
Biotechnology Society Urges Nigeria to Transform Research into Wealth
NAICOM Unveils ISSP to Boost Insurance Penetration in Nigeria
Abuja: The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has unveiled the Insurance Sector Strengthening Programme (ISSP) to advance insurance penetration, financial inclusion and innovation within Nigeria’s insurance ecosystem.
According to News Agency of…
Tinubu Celebrates Nigeria’s 4.43% GDP Growth in Q2 2026
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Institute Backs Soccer Legends’ Cancer Match
Abuja: The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) has backed the First World Soccer Legends War Against Cancer Charity Football Match Nigeria 2026. The initiative seeks to raise awareness about cancer prevention, early detection…
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 World Athletics has appointed Commodore Omatseye Nesiama (Rtd.) as an International Starter for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Dakar, Senegal. The appointment was confirmed in a message sent to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thu…
Institute Backs Soccer Legends’ Cancer Match
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Cleric Calls for Integrity and Service in Nigeria Amid Challenges
Abuja: Rev. Fr. Kenneth Agwu, General Manager/Editor-in-Chief of Good Shepherd Newspaper, a Catholic Church publication, has emphasized the need for a renewal of character, conscience, and leadership to tackle Nigeria’s pressing issues of insecurity, …
FCTA Launches Extensive Rabies Vaccination Campaign Targeting 20,000 Animals
Abuja: The Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced an aggressive rabies vaccination campaign, aiming to vaccinate between 15,000 to 20,000 dogs and cats over a two-week period….
Germany Closes Russian Consulate Over Leipzig Attack
Berlin: The German Government has ordered the closure of Russia’s Consulate General in Bonn effective September 18, following an alleged Russian ‘hybrid attack’ in Leipzig.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul annou…
Ethiopia Boosts Electricity Exports by 25%, Achieves Record Revenue
Addis ababa: Ethiopia has reported a significant increase in its electricity exports, earning US$475.7 million during the financial year. This marks a 25% rise compared to the same period last year.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, this developm…
Chinese President Xi Jinping Proposes New Security Framework for Middle East
Cairo: President Xi Jinping of China has proposed a four-point framework for establishing a new security architecture in the Middle East, focusing on common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable security. Xi presented this proposal during discu…
Reviving Nigeria’s Automotive Industry: Challenges and Opportunities
Lagos: For decades, Nigeria dreamed of becoming a major automotive manufacturing hub in Africa. Assembly plants sprang up across the country, creating expectations that vehicle production would generate jobs, transfer technology, and gradually reduce …
Group Urges Reinstatement of Lagos Abortion, Pregnancy Policy
Lagos: A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC), has urged the Lagos State Government to reinstate the suspended safe termination of pregnancy guideline to curb preventable maternal deaths. Its E…
Institutionalising SBCC as a Core Government Function Urged by Experts
Abuja: Some Behavioural Change Experts have called for Nigeria to institutionalise Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) as a core government function, emphasizing the need for dedicated staffing, sustainable financing, and the integration …
Nigeria Customs’ Digital Shift: Is Workforce Ready?
Lagos: Globally, customs administrations are shifting from manual processes to automated, data-driven, and intelligence-led risk management. This transformation is fueled by advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), data analytics, and machine lea…