By Deji Abdulwahab Abuja, July 2, 2026 (NAN) Abia State Chapter of the Labour Party (LP) says no fewer than six students will benefit N2.8 millions prizes from its maiden essay writing competition. State Secretary of Labour Party, Mr Chuks Akamadu, disclosed this in his speech made available to the NewsContinue Reading
By Halima Muhammad Abuja, July 2, 2026 (NAN) The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting exporters and strengthening non-oil exports through closer collaboration with stakeholders. The Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the NEPC, Mrs Nonye Ayeni, disclosed this in a statement by Mr Sadiq Aliu,Continue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, July 1, 2026 (NAN) The Association of Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria (AHUON) has urged the Federal Government to reform Hajj operations to allow for effective service delivery in line with international best practice. The association made the call on Wednesday in Abuja, during itsContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) will unveil the National Guidelines for Public Procurement of Food and Related Services on July 13 in Abuja as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen procurement reforms. This is contained in a statement issued by the Director-General of the Bureau ofContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The President of the Capital Market Academics of Nigeria (CMAN), Prof. Uche Uwaleke, has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) not to abandon development finance but channel such interventions through specialised development finance institutions. Uwaleke made the appeal on Monday in Abuja at a World PressContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Capital Market Academics of Nigeria (CMAN) has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for its recent monetary reforms and urged the apex bank to ensure a gradual moderation of interest rates as inflation expectations continue to improve. The President of CMAN, Prof. Uche Uwaleke, madeContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has commenced a post-deployment verification exercise for Procurement Officers on Salary Grade Levels 15 to 17 recently redeployed across Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). A statement issued by Zira Nagga, BPP’s Head of Press and Public Relations in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Ms Grace Ike, has been honoured with the “Silent Hero in Management” award at the 8th Silent Heroes Awards held in Abuja. The chairman while receiving the award described the recognition as a tribute to theContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Cancer survivors, caregivers and health experts have called for stronger psychological support services and improved access to quality and subsidised cancer treatment. They made the call on Saturday in Abuja during the 2026 Cancer Survivors Gathering, themed, “Hope Beyond the Battle”. The event was organised by theContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has called for stronger measures against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), warning that people living with HIV face heightened risks of abuse and require integrated support services. The organisation also said that persons living with tuberculosis are vulnerable to violence and needContinue Reading
