By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has warned public sector procurement officers against hindering ongoing procurement reforms or face appropriate sanctions. Dr Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General (D-G), gave the warning in a statement by Zira Nagga, Head, Public Relations, BPP in Abuja on Monday. According to Nagga, theContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) has called for the establishment of a National Social Security Agency (NSSA) in the country to replace the current Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Tobechi Achionye, multi-talented artist living with autism, a.k.a Kind Toby, made historic debut on the runway at the Fashion Fusion Africa (FFA) 2025, becoming the first autistic model to walk the show’s runway. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the youngster was featured alongside other modelsContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo MTN Foundation has brought growth into the Nigerian creative industry through comedy and other entertainments. The foundation, which brought together entertainers at the Night of a Thousand Laughs, Abuja, said it had over the years funded museums, drama productions, comedy shows, and broader artists’ development programmes. TheContinue Reading
By Abujah Rachel, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Across Nigeria’s crowded pharmacies and drug stalls, millions reach for “strong medicine” to treat everything from coughs to malaria. Many do so without understanding what they are taking. Behind these mistakes lies a deeper communication gap. As antibiotics are misused and misunderstood,Continue Reading
By Christian Ogbonna A United Kingdom based Research Hub, “Bestob Education and Research” has given N1 million gift to Mrs Alice Awaza, a teacher in Ohofia Community Primary School, Ukawu, Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Awaza received the gift as theContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government says English Language and Mathematics remain compulsory subjects for all students at the O’Level. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Sunday by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo. Boriowo said theContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged stockbrokers to uphold the highest level of professionalism and ethical conduct to ensure a fair and transparent market. The Director-General of SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, said this in a notice to stockbrokers in Abuja on Sunday. Agama said upholdingContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed Nigeria’s former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, to lead its Election Observation Mission to the upcoming presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire. ECOWAS Secretariat announced this in statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Abuja. The electionContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Team Nigeria’s men’s and women’s hockey teams returned home on Sunday after representing the country at the African Hockey Cup of Nations in Ismailia, Egypt. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigerian teams gave spirited performances against Africa’s top sides, including South Africa, Ghana,Continue Reading
