By Abbas Bamalli No fewer than 100 vulnerable patients suffering from urological ailments in Katsina and neighbouring areas are set to benefit from a free surgical intervention sponsored by Alhaji Dahiru Barau-Mangal. The initiative was disclosed by Mr Hussaini Kabir, a member of the Board of Trustees of the MangalContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Kebbi Government has expressed plans to establish a gold refinery in the state as part of efforts to attract foreign investment and drive economic diversification. Alhaji Ali Jega, Board member, Kebbi Investment Promotion Agency (KIPA), said this in Abuja at a pre-Summit Investors’ Engagement’ ahead ofContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo Nigeria has been re-elected to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Public Key Directory (PKD) Board for a sixth consecutive term. A statement by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Spokesman, Mr Akinsola Akinlabi, in Abuja stated that the re-election took place during the 31st ICAO-PKD Board MeetingContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Chief Emeka Obegolu, the President of Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), says the Prince Adetokunbo Kayode SAN Trade and Convention Centre generated N147.3 million revenue in 2025. Obegolu said this at the chambers’ Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Abuja. He said that the figure wasContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and stakeholders in Nigeria’s humanitarian and development sector have unveiled a localised barometer aimed at strengthening community-led interventions in Nigeria. The report, unveiled in Yola, is also aimed at assessing progress and gaps in locally-led humanitarian action. It is implemented by the CommunityContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Mr Agabaidu Jideani, Director-General of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to advancing business and human rights amid economic and oil sector challenges. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, Jideani noted that Nigeria’s businessContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo/Justina Auta The Federal Government has inaugurated Nigeria’s Third National Action Plan (NAP III) on the implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR)1325 on Women, Peace and Security reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to inclusion, gender equality and sustainable peace. The NAP III UNSCR 1325,2024-2028, inaugurated by theContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza The Leprosy Mission Nigeria (TLMN) has expressed concern over persistent underrepresentation of children with disabilities in budgets, warning that the gap undermines inclusion, equity and accountability in governance. The TLMN National Director, Dr Sunday Udo, made this known on Tuesday during a media engagement organised by TheContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu Mrs Teresa Ameh, an accomplished author of children’s books, has urged parents to encourage reading habit among their children. Ameh said that this would boost their confidence while interacting with others. She gave the advice at the launch of her 9th and 10th books entitled: “The RiseContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) says Nigeria’s Federation Account recorded strong growth of N23.06 trillion within ten months of 2025. The Chairman of the commission, Dr Mohammed Shehu, disclosed this at a two-day National Stakeholders’ Discourse on “Enhancing Fiscal Efficiency and Revenue Growth UnderContinue Reading
