By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthen bilateral relations with Argentina on information exchange and cultural cooperation. Idris made the disclosure on Wednesday in Abuja when the Argentine Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Nicholas Nao, paid him a courtesy visitContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Power is often described as the lifeblood of modern society. Without it, daily life becomes almost unbearable. In Nigeria, the epileptic electricity supply has crippled many sectors, but none has felt the impact more severely than the health sector. From emergency surgeriesContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Godspeed Leadership and Mentorship Development Initiative (GLEMDI), an NGO, says early grooming of young leaders is a panacea to tackling bad governance. The Executive Director of GLEMDI, Mr Habila Kayit, said this at the Third Edition of GLEMDI’s Basic and Post Basic Education Head Boys and GirlsContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, says that weak frameworks and multiple taxation hinder growth in the telecom sector. Edun said this at a Business Roundtable on Investments in Broadband Connectivity and Safeguarding Critical National Information Infrastructure held on Wednesday in Abuja. The two-day programme organised byContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it is open to dialogue on the legalisation of cannabis oil for its health benefits. Retired Brig-.Gen. Buba Marwa, Chairman of NDLEA, said this in Abuja on Wednesday at a stakeholders workshop on: Cannabis Oil Debate: The Path ForwardContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ali Muhammad Ali, has pledged strong support for the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) as the association marks its 60th anniversary. Ali made the pledge on Wednesday in Abuja during a courtesy visit by members ofContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo Chief Superintendent of Corrections (CSC) Olukemi Ibikunle of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has emerged winner of the 2025 United Nations Trailblazer Award for Women Justice and Corrections Officers. Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, presented the award during a ceremony held at the UNContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Wednesday, intensified enforcement at River Park Estate, Abuja, by stopping what it described as illegal development in the estate. The Director, Department of Development Control, Mukhtar Galadima, who led the operation, said the exercise was against those who defied aContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has officially declared October as “Pharmacy Rx Emblem Month,” to promote public trust in community pharmacies and highlight their role in healthcare delivery. ACPN National Chairman, Mr Ezeh Igwekamma, announced the initiative in Abuja, describing the Rx emblem asContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it will, within the month launch an enhanced and upgraded system for the processing of driver’s licences and vehicle number plates to ensure effective and efficient service delivery nationwide. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, made this known inContinue Reading
