By Mukhtar Sagir Dambatta, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In spite of economic challenges, unemployment, insecurity and social development concerns, experts have identified the country’s youthful population as one of its greatest assets for national transformation. With one of the largest youth populations in Africa, Nigeria possesses enormous human capitalContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC), says public scrutiny remains crucial to strengthening fiscal governance. The Acting Chairman of the FRC, Mr Charles Abana, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. Abana noted that transparent oversight promoted accountability, curbsContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Stakeholderers in the fight against malaria have inaugurated a door-to-door prevention campaign for children under the age of five in the FCT. The campaign will target no fewer than one million children with lifesaving antimalarial medicines during the peak transmission season. Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, MandateContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) has called for the immediate and unconditional release of all abducted schoolchildren and teachers across the country. The coalition also called on governments at all levels to suspend activities marking the June 12 Democracy Day celebrations ifContinue Reading
By Ginika The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), says its position on matters relating to digital and non-traditional lending is limited to its regulatory responsibilities. This, according to the Commission, is under the Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations 2025 (DEON Regulations). A statement signed byContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing global environment governance, biodiversity conservation and land restoration in line with the objectives of the Great Green Wall Initiative across the Sahel region. Nigeria’s position was made known by Mr Saleh Abubakar, Director-General, National Agency for the Great Green WallContinue Reading
By Oyintutu Oyinkolade The rising prices of cooking gas have forced many households and businesses in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to embrace traditional fuels such as charcoal and firewood The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that cooking gas prices in the FCT have risen sharply within the lastContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Federal Ministry of Education has commenced a two-day workshop for State Project Monitoring Officers (PMOs) under the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme to strengthen oversight ahead of the commencement of its Cohort 2 programme. This is contained in a statement made availableContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) has called on Nigerians to engage in massive tree planting to combat desertification, land degradation and worsening impacts of climate change. Mr Saleh Abubakar, the Director-General of NAGGW, made the call at an event to mark the 2026Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi No fewer than 58,187 candidates on Saturday sat for the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) conducted by the National Examinations Council (NECO) for admission into Federal Government Colleges across the country. The Registrar of NECO, Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi, disclosed this while briefing journalists after monitoring theContinue Reading
