By Babatunde Ogunrinde Nigeria’s recent successes on the global sporting stage have reignited conversations about the nation’s potential to use sports as a unifying and developmental tool. From the football pitch to the basketball court, the country has delivered performances that have not only earned trophies but also strengthened nationalContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker Mr Peter Esele, a former President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria, has expressed his disappointment over Fuji maestro, Wasiu Ayinde also known as K1 De Ultimate’s alleged refusal to comply with airport regulations. Reacting to the incident, Esele said K1’s actions are unbecoming ofContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye Customers of various banks have continued to lament over the numerous debit alerts from their accounts in spite of their appeals to banks. Some of them who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja appealed to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and NigeriaContinue Reading
By Muhammad Lawal Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi has appealed to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to establish a base in the state to effectively tackle security challenges bedevilling the area. He made the plea while receiving the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar on aContinue Reading
By Martha Agas Stakeholders in the mining sector say illegal mining will persist in Nigeria as long as poverty exists. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that in spite of Federal Government’s measures to combat illegal mining, it remains a source of livelihood for many livingContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) says the newly signed National Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025 (NIIRA 2025) will promote equity in the sector, benefiting both policyholders and operators. CIIN National President, Mrs Yetunde Ilori, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the Act, signedContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri The National Assembly has intensified plans to ease the smooth transition of the Military-Focused Schools’ graduates into the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the development is part of strategy to enhance the combat strength of the armed forces. The fourContinue Reading
By Esenvosa Izah A non-governmental organisation, Springforth Foundation, is advocating integration of skill acquisition into secondary school curriculum. The organisation said the integration would address the growing challenge of youth unemployment. The Founder, Mrs Blessing Agborume, made the advocacy in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
By Florence Onuegbu The National Union of Textile, Garment, and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN) has called on the government at all levels to implement the Executive Order 003. NUTGTWN President, Mr Peter Godonu, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. GodonuContinue Reading
By Fabian Ekeruche Some Lagos residents have expressed concerns over the widely usage of Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) across markets, parties and retail spaces in the state in spite of the recent ban. They expressed their concerns in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. A NAN correspondentContinue Reading
