By Aderogba George The United Nations (UN) has called on all nations to develop new national climate action plans aimed at limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, a crucial step to avert severe climate disasters. This appeal was highlighted during the commemoration of International Mother Earth Day, whichContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe/Oluwatope Lawanson The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) says it is set to deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its operations beginning with a pilot project covering availability, registration of business names and incorporation of limited liability companies. Hussaini Magaji, the Registrar-General of the CAC, made this announcement on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Lt.-Col. Onyechi Anele, on Tuesday, took over command of the Directorate of Army Public Relations as the first female officer to hold the position in the Nigerian Army. Anele, whose appointment is in acting capacity, took over from the erstwhile Director, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, who has beenContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government says it has approved N120 billion to commence skills acquisition for youths across the country. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, disclosed this at the Adolescent and Youth Ministerial Dialogue on Wellbeing, Health, and Development in Abuja on Tuesday. The event,Continue Reading
By Aisha Gambo A Shari’a Court sitting at Rigasa, Kaduna on Tuesday ordered the remand of a female spectator whose phone rang during court proceedings. The Judge, Malam Muhammad Adamu, said she would be charged for obstructing court proceedings. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the spectator’s phoneContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe Children and persons with disabilities (PWDs) from the Brazilian Campos team on Sunday captivated revellers as they paraded in the colourful procession at the Lagos Fanti Carnival. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that children and PWDs, as well as other members of their group, dressedContinue Reading
By Babatunde Ogunrinde Nigeria’s U-18 women’s handball team began their IHF Trophy Zonal Phase on Sunday with a resounding 53-21 win over Togo in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the team displayed ruthless dominance, particularly from the wings, securing a 21-8 lead by the endContinue Reading
By Oladapo Udom A security expert, Mr Patrick Agbambu, has commended the efforts of security agencies in curbing crime across the country. Agbambu, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Security Watch Africa Initiative, made the remarks during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday inContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has urged Christian faithful to imbibe the acts of kindness and charity by reaching out to the marginalised and the poor. In a message marking the 2025 Easter, Okoh also urged them to promote dialogue and reconciliationContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Dr Wale Okediran, prolific author and Secretary- General of the Pan African Writers’ Association (PAWA) has urged Nigerian authors to use their works to address societal ills and advocate for social change. Okediran made the call in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at theContinue Reading
