Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded significant successes in dismantling drug trafficking networks that recruit and exploit women for illicit drug operations across the country. Mr Femi Babafemi, the Director of Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, made this known in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Hafsah Tilde The Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD), in partnership with development organisations, has inaugurated a cassava processing facility in Kwali Area Council to boost rural women’s productivity and economic opportunities. The facility, established for members of the Akpu Women Cassava Processing Association, was delivered throughContinue Reading
By Busayo Onijala The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received the first batch of Nigerian nationals evacuated from the Republic of South Africa due to recent xenophobic attacks. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye, said the evacuation of the 258 nationals demonstrated Federal Government’s commitment toContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Kwara Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has trained 20 resource persons from MDAs on Result-based Management Reporting and Data Collation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme is a 4-day capacity building workshop on result-based management and reporting.Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Access Holdings Plc says its shareholders’ funds rose to N4.33 trillion in the 2025 financial year as the group continued with strengthening its capital base and positioning itself for long-term growth. The Chairman of Access Holdings, Mr Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, disclosed this at the company’s 4th Annual GeneralContinue Reading
By Stephen Benjamin Participants at the Belt and Road Seminar on Ethnic Policy and Practice in China have expressed optimism that the programme will strengthen cooperation, promote knowledge sharing, and support development among participating countries. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two-week seminar, organised by the AcademyContinue Reading
Abdulrahman Yahaya Portugal National Football Team defeated the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-1 in Leiria Portugal on Wednesday night, ending Coach Eric Chelle’s 12 game unbeaten run. Portugal, who dominated the midfield, took the lead in the 23rd minute through Pedro Neto. The Chelsea forward shot powerfully from inside theContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has assured investors operating in the Calabar Free Trade Zone (CFTZ) of the agency’s commitment to addressing security challenges. The Managing Director of NEPZA, Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi, said this at an interactive session with investors, security agencies and other stakeholdersContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The Nigeria Police Force Pensions Ltd. has unveiled a WhatsApp Business platform to improve pension services and strengthen engagement with police personnel and retirees nationwide. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja on Wednesday, Acting Managing Director, Mr Muhammad Dutse, described the application as user-friendly and accessible. HeContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba A tax compliance expert has warned that large businesses with annual turnover of N5 billion and above risk penalties from July 1, if they fail to comply with the electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) mandate. The Country Director of DigiTax Nigeria, Mr Olumide Akinsola, said this during a virtualContinue Reading
