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Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Muhammad Dingyadi, with labour leaders during the 2026 May Day in Abuja

May Day: FG reaffirms commitment to workers’ welfare

On: May 1, 2026

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to workers’ welfare, fair wages and decent work across the country.Continue Reading

Dr Obafemi Hamzat, Lagos Deputy Governor

Waste managers endorse Hamzat for 2027 Lagos governorship

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: May 1, 2026

In: Politics, Environment

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The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) has endorsed the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, as its preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election.Continue Reading

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Women legally empowered to give consent for surgeries – Health Practitioners

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: May 1, 2026

In: Health

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A Senior Medical Officer, Dr Babatope Adeoya, says mentally stable women have rights to sign consent forms for their own surgeries without waiting for a spouse’s signature.Continue Reading

Some students and pupils of British Broadoaks School

British school unveils plan to expand academic, sports excellence

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: May 1, 2026

In: Education, Sports

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The Head of School, Broadoaks British School, Dr Jill Cowie, says the institution is targeting significant growth in both academic excellence and sports development over the next five years.Continue Reading

The Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Patrick Eglof

Switzerland pledges support for Nigeria’s private security governance

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: April 25, 2026

In: General News, Defence/Security, Foreign

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The Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Patrick Eglof, says Switzerland is committed to supporting Nigeria in strengthening private security governance.Continue Reading

From L-R: Mrs Ifeyinwa Omowole, Managing Editor, Head, NAN Lagos Office, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, Commissioner for Youths and Social Development, Mrs Elizabeth Oni, Director, Public Affairs of the ministry at a courtesy visit of NAN to the Ministry on Friday in Lagos.

NAN seeks strategic partnership with Lagos youth ministry

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: April 25, 2026

In: General News

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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has proposed a strategic partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Youths and Social Development to amplify youth-focused initiatives and enhance public communication.PContinue Reading

Illustration for FCT President Federation Cup

Sporting Supreme U-19 defeat Galadima FC to reach FCT President Cup final

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: April 24, 2026

In: Sports

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Sporting Supreme U-19 on Thursday in Abuja secured a place in the final of the 2026 FCT President Federation Cup after defeating Galadima FC 5-3 on penalties, following a 1-1 draw in regulation time.Continue Reading

L-R: Gbolahan Bello, Managing Director, Calyx Securities Ltd; Prof. Akpan Ekpo, Chairman, Centre for Financial Journalism; Otunba Kelvin Dele Oye, Chairman of the occasion/former President, NACCIMA; Barr. Bola Ashaolu, Chief Presenter of the book, "Pathways to Nigeria's Socio-Economic Transformation"; Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, Guest lecturer and Director General/CEO, Raw Materials Research and Development Council; Adedayo Olukoya, Director, Bank Examination Department, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC); Usman Okpanachi, Director, Statistics, Central Bank of Nigeria, and Kasimu Garba Kurfi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of APT Securities and Funds Limited, during the Bullion Lecture 2026, organised by Centre for Financial Journalism, in Lagos, on Thursday

Value addition, industrialisation key to economic revival – Economists

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: April 24, 2026

In: Economy/Business, Business

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Economic experts have stressed the imperativeness of accelerated value addition, industrialisation and policy coherence to reposition Nigeria’s economy and insulate it from global shocks.
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The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, receives Lami Ahmed, President of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), and members of her delegation during a courtesy visit to his office on Wednesday in Abuja. (PhotoCredit:NAN)

Interior minister backs LGAN, pledges support for 2026 golf championship

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: April 23, 2026

In: Sports

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The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has pledged support for a seamless hosting of the All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) in Abuja.Continue Reading

Rakiya Yusuf, Director, CBN Payment System Supervision Department receives Lami Ahmed, President of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), and members of her delegation during a courtesy visit to her office on Tuesday in Abuja. (PhotoCredit:NAN)

CBN Director Yusuf backs 2026 AACT bid, pledges collaboration

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: April 22, 2026

In: Sports

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Rakiya Yusuf, Director, Payment System Supervision Department of the Central Bank of Nigeria, has pledged support for Nigeria’s bid to host the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT).Continue Reading

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