By Aisha Cole Only political will can achieve 24-hour port operations, says a former President of the Nigeria Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), Dr Eugene Nweke. Nweke stated this in Lagos during the Fifth Town Hall Meeting, organised by JournalNG. According to him, 24-hour port operations is achievableContinue Reading
Power By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has approved the establishment of a 10 megawatts (MW) Independent Power Project (IPP) at the Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu to tackle electricity challenges in the campus and its environs. Otti made this known while receiving the lawmaker representing Isiukwuato Constituency,Continue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has underscored the importance of Nigeria maintaining a central role in protecting and promoting Africa’s foreign policy in an increasingly uncertain global environment. Tuggar delivered this message in his keynote address during the inaugural session of the Agora PolicyContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has commenced the nationwide provision of free Caesarean Sections (CS) in over 100 hospitals across the country. Dr Kelechi Ohiri, Director-General, NHIA, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that the intervention was under the Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal CareContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State says his administration is planning for an intra-rail system that will link major lines with the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to boost trade in the state. Mbah disclosed this when the Managing Director, NRC, Dr Kayode Opeifa and the Management teamContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo Some stakeholders, in collaboration with the House of Representatives Committee on Persons with Disabilities (PWD), have resolved to organise a National Inclusive Sports Festival for PWDs. The stakeholders, including Afestac Media, Advocates for Global Peace Forum International, the Association of Accessibility Professionals, and Big C Real EstateContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu The Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy and Chocolate City Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop key infrastructure towards repositioning Nigeria’s creative industry. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the landmark three-year partnership pact was signed in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Oladele Eniola Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has released his fifth studio album titled, ‘5ive’ The News Agency of Nigeria reports that as part of prelude to the release of ‘5ive’, the singer had previously dropped three singles, ‘Be There Still’, ‘Funds’, featuring Odumodublvck and ChikeContinue Reading
By Sani Idris-Abdulrahman Kaduna North Local Government Area has won the 2024 football competition of the Kaduna State Basic Education School Sports (BESS) fiesta. The gold medalist, Kaduna North LGA, defeated Jama’ah LGA that lifted silver medal, two goals to one, while Kaura LGA, that got the third position clinchedContinue Reading
By Uchenna Ugwu The Minister, Nigeria Reformed Church in Abakaliki, Rev. Joseph Nwibo, has called for sober reflection and peaceful coexistence by all faiths on the occasion of the 2025 Easter celebration. Nwibo, also the Vice Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Abakaliki Chapter, made the call in an interviewContinue Reading
