By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal A Kwara-based philanthropist, Dr Kazeem Olayimika-Salam, has distributed food items to over 1,500 residents of Kwara South, as part of his Ramadan support initiatives. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the distribution took place at Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area (LGA). The programme, facilitated byContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) has presented International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 15189:2022 Accreditation Certificates to 11 medical laboratory facilities across the country. Dr Donald Ofili, acting Registrar of MLSCN, said while presenting the certificates on Tuesday in Abuja, that the development would strengthenContinue Reading
By Ugochi Ugo-joy Ndubuisi The FCT High Court in Life Camp, Abuja has adjourned the trial of a Nigerian rapper, Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as “Odumodublvck” in a suit of assault and battery, until April 8, 2026. The claimant’s counsel Uchenna Ojembe and the defendant’s counsel Taiwo Akinsulie, were inContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Director-General of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Mr Charles Odii, says the agency’s new Inspire, Create, Start and Scale (ICSS) programme addresses a key challenge for small businesses. The initiative bridges the gap between entrepreneurship training and access to finance. OdiiContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Akwa Ibom Government says the April deadline to begin international flight operations at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, is achievable. Mr Emem Bob, the Commissioner for Finance and Special Duties, said this during an inspection tour of the airport’s international wing on Tuesday. Bob saidContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The Federal Government is advocating collaboration among stakeholders to empower Nigerian youth in the agricultural sector. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, made the call at the first edition of the National AgriBusiness Strategy Youth Dialogue on Tuesday in Abuja. The theme ofContinue Reading
By Babatunde Ogunrinde Nigeria’s para badminton star, Eniola Bolaji, has risen to World No. 1 in the Women’s SL3 Category in the latest rankings released by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Bolaji attained the top spot following her silver medal finish atContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday adjourned the 150 million dollars suit filed by a Nigerian, Chianugo Peter, against Google LLC and GoDaddy.com LLC until April 22 for hearing. The case, which was before Justice Obiora Egwuatu, could not proceed due to the absence ofContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha The House of Representatives amid rowdy sessions on Tuesday, passed the Electoral Act 2026. The Spokesperson of the House, Rep. Akin Rotimi, made this known in a news conference in Abuja. Rotimi, who described the passage as historic, said that it had nothing to do with politicalContinue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze Mr Tim Akano, Chief Executive Officer of New Horizons Nigeria, says the country must urgently embrace emerging technologies to remain competitive globally. Akano told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos that technology has historically determined global dominance. “In the last 1,000 years, everyContinue Reading
