Stakeholders cushion climate change impact with clean cooking technologies

By Abigael Joshua Stakeholders have stepped up efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change through sensitisation and demonstration of clean cooking technologies at a market fair in Abuja. The Sensitisation and Demonstration of Clean Cooking Technologies was organised by the Nigerian Alliance for Clean Cooking, in collaboration with otherContinue Reading

NiDO-Worldwide pledges partnership with Nigeria’s security agencies

By Fortune Abang Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NiDO)-Worldwide has pledged to partner Nigerian security agencies in bolstering the Federal Government’s efforts towards protecting the lives and property of compatriots. The organisation’s leaders disclosed this during its maiden virtual global diaspora meeting to commemorate the 2026 Nigerian Armed Forces Celebration Day.Continue Reading

Assessing COP30 outcomes in global climate fight

By Gabriel Agbeja, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) As climate impacts intensify across continents; manifesting in deadly heatwaves, prolonged droughts, flooding and food insecurity, the global community continues to search for pathways that balance ambition with implementation. It was against this backdrop that the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30)Continue Reading

Rotary marks 121 years of service, reaffirms commitment to serving humanity

By Perpetua Onuegbu Rotary International on Tuesday commenced activities to mark its 121st anniversary, highlighting over a century of global humanitarian service, community development and youth empowerment. The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that this was announced by Dame Joy Okoro, District Governor of Rotary International District 9127, atContinue Reading

AMAC extends single revenue account rollout over technical upgrades

By Philomina Attah The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has extended full implementation of its Single Revenue Account Policy to allow completion of critical technical upgrades. AMAC Chairman, Mr Christopher Maikalangu, confirmed the decision in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, saying the extension follows the policy’s initial rollout forContinue Reading

FG inaugurates committees to drive research commercialisation

By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government on Wednesday inaugurated a steering committee as well as policy drafting committee for the National Research to Commercialisation Policy. It said the inauguration aimed at translating research outputs into tangible economic and social value. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, who said thisContinue Reading

Mismanagement, governance gaps undermining Nigerian universities – ASUU

By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised concerns over alleged mismanagement of funds and governance weaknesses in some universities across the country. ASUU President, Prof. Chris Pinuwa, raised the concerns at the unveiling of the 2025 agreement between the Federal Government and the union inContinue Reading

Mismanagement, governance gaps undermining Nigerian universities – ASUU

By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has unveiled a renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), describing it as a turning point in restoring stability, trust and quality in Nigeria’s tertiary education system. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, at the presentation of the agreement inContinue Reading

NCS intercepts 50,495 litres of PMS worth N58.1m in Adamawa, Taraba

By Talatu Maiwada The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adamawa/Taraba Area Command, has apprehended a total of 50,495 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), valued at N58,117,550 being conveyed in 1,868 jerry cans for suspected exportation. Mr Mohammed Tako, Area Comptroller in charge of the command, disclosed this while briefing journalistsContinue Reading