By Jacinta Nwachukwu A non-governmental organisation, Plan International Nigeria, has engaged some stakeholders in the education sector to develop a framework for teachers’ orientation and development across states to enhance classroom learning. Speaking with newsmen at a two-day Roundtable Advocacy Meeting on new teachers’ development/orientation in Abuja, the stakeholders underscoredContinue Reading

By Ibironke Ariyo The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has urged Nigerians to rise and counter the toxic pop-culture that glamourises abuse of illicit substances as an acceptable way of life. Marwa made the call during the official inauguration of the NDLEA’s radio station,Continue Reading

By Ginika Okoye The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed off two estate company offices in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) over non-compliance with the commission’s order. The estate companies are Ochacho Group Worldwide, owners of Ochacho Real Homes and Ti’Bilon construction, real estate and facility managementContinue Reading

By Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has inaugurated Clean Beat 91.5FM, a dedicated radio station aimed at advancing anti-drug campaigns and promoting a drug-free society through strategic public engagement. NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig.-Gen Buba Marwa, said at the event in Abuja that lasting victory against theContinue Reading

By Grace Alegba The Nigerian Society of Engineers, Ikeja Branch, has launched a career acceleration programme for young engineers to strengthen practical, digital and entrepreneurial skills. The programme, known as NIBCAP, was unveiled during the branch’s 2026 Annual Business Luncheon in Lagos. The luncheon had the theme, ‘Reclaiming the BuiltContinue Reading

By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has reiterated its resolve to bolster standardisation, quality assurance, and metrology to drive industrial growth, protect consumers, and spur economic development. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, said this at the 2026 World Metrology Day celebration organised by the StandardsContinue Reading

By Charity Nwosu ‎Members of the Nasara Physically Challenged Centre in Dei-Dei Community, Bwari Area Council, FCT, have appealed to government at all levels, corporate organisations and well-meaning Nigerians for support. ‎The members made the appeal in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja, listingContinue Reading

By Felicia Imohimi The National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) has sought closer collaboration with the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) to strengthen onion exportation and improve access to global markets. The President of the association, Alhaji Aliyu Isah, made the call when a delegation fromContinue Reading