By Nana Musa The Dangote Cement Plc has bagged the ‘Cement Company of the Year’ award for its support for the real estate sector in Africa. The award was given at the just concluded Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) in Abuja. The Dangote Cement Plc is one ofContinue Reading
By Nana Musa Abuja, Aug. 5, 2025(NAN) The three-tiers of government have been urged to support women in ensuring that children are given the best start in life through adequate breast feeding. Ms Mabel Ade, Executive Director, Adinya Arise Foundation (AAF), disclosed this in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Joy Obanya An NGO, Streeze and Breeze, has underscored the need for adequate investment in youth development to bolster their self-reliance in the society. The organisation disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), against the backdrop of the “Mic and Motion Talent Hunt”,Continue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has condemned the suspension of Badegi 90.1 FM, an independent radio station operating in Minna, Niger State. The closure was reportedly ordered by Gov. Umaru Bago over the station’s alleged broadcast of content critical of his administration. This isContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Commander of the Corps of Artillery, Maj.-Gen. Zakari Abubakar has said that Kontagora and its environs were no longer a safe haven for criminal elements operating in Niger. He said this during a filed demonstration, involving the test-firing of artillery guns, held at the NigerianContinue Reading
By Mufutau Ojo The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has condemned the recent order for the closure of Badeggi Radio by Gov. Mohammed Bago of Niger. The apex body of editors in Nigeria said in a statement that the governor’s action was a “blatant attack on press freedom andContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha The Founder of a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), the Girl Yesterday, the Woman today (GYWT), Dr Rebecca Godwin-Isaac, has urged women to put God first in their marriages. Godwin-Isaac, who made the call during her 10th marriage anniversary in Abuja, advised women to also resist competition andContinue Reading
By Peter Okolie The National Association of Seadogs (NAS), also known as Pyrates Confraternity, on Friday, organised free medical services for at least 800 residents of Orogwe Community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the medical mission, which offeredContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) has urged the Federal Government to intervene in Dangote Refinery’s move to supply petroleum products directly to consumers and its effect on current distributors. NOGASA said the move by the refinery to bypass the traditional distributionContinue Reading
By Daniel Obaje Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged civil society organisations (CSOs) to remain steadfast in defending democratic values and promoting national development. Akpabio made the call at the 1st Civil Society Summit on Civil Democracy and National Development in Abuja, with the theme: “Civil Society, Democracy andContinue Reading
