By Joan Nwagwu Organised Labour has appealed to the Federal Government not to compress the civic space by restricting citizens from freely expressing themselves. Mr Joe Ajaero, President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), made the appeal on Wednesday in Abuja, at the 2025 Pre–May Day Lecture, organised by the NLC andContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli The Enugu State Government on Wednesday sealed unregistered hospitals and pharmaceutical stores in Enugu and Nsukka areas of the state to safeguard public health. The health facilities were sealed during a two-day Monitoring Exercise of the Expanded Joint Inspectorate of the State Ministry of Health, Regulatory BodiesContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has commended Nigerian workers for their productivity, diligence, commitment and resilience even in the face of socioeconomic challenges. Akpabio, who acknowledged the hard work and dedication of Nigerian workers, said the workers had always prioritised nation above any consideration. “Today,Continue Reading
By Usman Aliyu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Every morning, as the sun begins to rise in Benin City, Nigeria, 28-year-old Tonia Osakwe rolls up the tarpaulin covering her small kiosk at the Dawson/Akpakpava roads intersection, dusts off her Point of Sale (POS) machines, and prepares for a long dayContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Korean Government has pledged its unwavering support for the economic empowerment of women and girls in Nigeria’s digital economy sector. The Country Director, Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), Mr Kim Eunsub, said this on Wednesday in Abuja at the grand finale of the 2025 Edition ofContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Securities and Exchange Commission has warned citizens against companies that claim their registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) empowers them to operate investment schemes. The Director-General of SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, said this on Wednesday at aContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The Federal Government says agriculture is the backbone of Nigeria’s economy. Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), stated this at the inauguration of the Board of Trustees (BOT) and members of the Agricultural Farmers and Traders Development Association of Nigeria (AFTDAN) onContinue Reading
By Peter Uwumarogie A Gombe-based artisan, Malam Aliyu Yahaya, says he made N3.6 million from old tyres recycling trade in 2024. Yahaya, 52, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Gombe that he recycled worn-out tyres into reusable products. He said that old tyres were being recycledContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, says Nigeria has successfully surmounted port challenges and ports are now attracting major container carriers and generating revenue for the country. Oyetola said this on Wednesday in Abuja while receiving members of Study Group 4, Senior ExecutiveContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Navy Rescue Team from Nigerian Navy Ship PATHFINDER, has saved 99 persons from drowning in the waters of Rivers. The Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, said the incident occurred when a barge, ADAM (Damen Buba) was involved in a head-on collision with a marketContinue Reading
