By Justina Auta The Federal Government, in collaboration with key stakeholders, is set to inaugurate a coordinated national effort to address the rising threat of technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TF-GBV). Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, announced this at a news briefing and orange lighting event in Abuja, marking theContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Key food and nutrition stakeholders have urged the government to prioritise sustainable nutrition policies and actions to strengthen Nigeria’s economic productivity and support national growth. They made the call at the 2025 National Nutrition Week, themed,” “Sustainable Nutrition for a Healthier and Productive Nigeria” organised by theContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Musa Nimrod, President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), has congratulated the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Women’s Volleyball Team following their victory at the just concluded 2025 Super Volleyball Championship in Accra, Ghana. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigeria Customs Service defeated the GhanaContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Dr Adebowale Adedokun, the Director-General (D-G), Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), has warned procurement officers against non-approved procurement plans. Adedokun gave the warning in a statement issued by Zira Nagga, Head, Press and Public Relations in Abuja on Monday. The D-G who spoke at a meeting withContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Stakeholders from various sectors have reiterated the urgent need for women’s empowerment as a key strategy to reduce rising cases of unwanted pregnancies and related health challenges. They stressed the importance of coordinated efforts aimed at supporting women’s wellbeing and promoting broader societal progress. They made theContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, says the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu are bold measures to prepare Nigeria for a future of shared prosperity. Momoh said this while delivering the 55th Founder’s Day Lecture of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) on Monday in Benin.Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, on Monday, unveiled the National Counter-Terrorism Centre’s (NCTC) Strategic Plan 2025–2030, describing it as a defining moment in Nigeria’s quest to strengthen national security. Akpabio said the strategic plan was timely with the government’s resolve to defeat terrorism, and buildContinue Reading
By Tolu Aiyegbusi Some Information and Communication (ICT) experts have advocated targeted skills, cross-sector collaboration, and inclusive policy if Nigeria would benefit from the huge global opportunities presented by automation. They said this in interviews with the News agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. According to them, automationContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has inaugurated a blended on-lending partnership with Psaltry International, targeting the empowerment of 12,000 young women in cassava cultivation across Oyo State’s rural communities. Executive Secretary of NADF, Mohammed Ibrahim, disclosed this to newsmen in Abuja, reaffirming the fund’s commitment toContinue Reading
By Stanley Nwanosike No fewer than 120 youths from 17 local government areas of Enugu State are undergoing training on Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) installation, configuration, maintenance and enterprise in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the five-day training is organised by the Nigerian CommunicationContinue Reading
