Redefining healthy living through wholesome diets

By Emmanuel Afonne, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In a world besieged with various food-related ailments, the importance of good nutrition cannot be overemphasised. Dieticians say eating nutrient-dense food ranging from dietary bread and whole grains to legumes, nuts, seeds, and lean proteins is critical to healthy living. In talkingContinue Reading

UN ends air service in Nigeria over poor funding

Funding By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani The UN Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS), has endefd its fixed-wing air service in Nigeria due to lack of funding. Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, disclosed this during the noon press briefing at the UN Headquarters in New York. UNHAS, which is operated by the WorldContinue Reading

Nigeria records unprecedented rise in non-oil revenues – Presidency 

Revenues ‎ ‎By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎The Presidency has announced that Nigeria is experiencing unprecedented growth in non-oil revenues, driven by reforms targeting fiscal stability, compliance, and digital tax administration. Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. He said President Bola Tinubu highlighted theContinue Reading

‎Tinubu to inaugurate 6,000mt lithium plant in Nasarawa

‎Lithium ‎By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎President Bola Tinubu is expected to inaugurate a brand-new 6,000-metric-ton lithium processing plant built by Chinese investors in Nasarawa State, Gov. Abdullahi Sule said. ‎ ‎Sule disclosed this after a closed-door meeting with President Tinubu on Wednesday at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. ‎ The facility,Continue Reading

INEC, NIMC strengthen collaboration on citizens’ registration, data mgt.

Data By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have deepened their collaboration on data harmonisation for citizens registration and identity management. The Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu stated this when he received the NIMC Director-General, Abisoye Coker-Odusote and her managementContinue Reading

GIZ pushes for small claims courts to aid MSME disputes

Advocacy By Diana Omueza The German Agency for Development (GIZ) is championing the use of small claims courts to resolve disputes involving Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. The initiative is being implemented through its Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Development Programme (SEDIN) and the EU-funded Agriculture Value ChainContinue Reading