By Ibrahim Bello More than 50,000 fishermen on Saturday surged into the historic Matan Fada River in Argungu ahead of the scheduled arrival of President Bola Tinubu at the Grand Finale of the 2026 Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival (AIFCF). The development disrupted the established ceremonial protocol as theContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The Cross River Primary Health Care Development Agency (CRSPHCDA) says it has achieved 99 per cent coverage in its ongoing Measles–Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign. Dr Vivien Mesembe-Otu, Director-General, CRSPHCDA, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar. Mesembe-Otu said that asContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The NGX All-Share Index and Market Capitalisation appreciated by 6.16 per cent to close the week at 182,313.08 and N117.027 trillion respectively. This is compared to the 171,727.49 and N110.235 trillion respectively in the previous week. Consequently, investors added N6.792 trillion to their portfolios for the week.Continue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has warned motorists against drunk driving and speeding during Valentine’s Day celebrations. The warning is contained in a statement issued in Abuja by the Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide. Mohammed cautioned drivers toContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Ladies Golfers Association of Nigeria (LGAN) has begun preparations to host the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) from Nov. 1 to Nov. 7 in Abuja. The association unveiled its plans at a news conference in Abuja, rallying stakeholders and partners for what is expected toContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) has called on the Federal Government to establish a specialised Bank of Transportation to provide financial support for the operators across the sector. The National President of RTEAN, Alhaji Musa Maitakobi, made the call in a communique, on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Oyo State Command, on Thursday said patent medicine dealers are not authorised to sell or prescribe antibiotic and some other selected drugs. The Commander, Oyo State NDLEA, Lawal Adetula, said this while sensitising the National Association of Patent and ProprietaryContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Seed Entrepreneurs Association of Nigeria (SEEDAN), with Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition, unveiled a 2026–2030 Strategic Plan in Abuja to improve delivery of high-quality seeds to farmers. SEEDAN President, Mr Yusuf-Ado Kibiya, said the initiative goes beyond planning and demonstrates commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s seed systemContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Ibrahim Gusau, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has reaffirmed confidence in Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle, amid reported external interest. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Chelle drew attention following the Super Eagles’ impressive performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of NationsContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) and the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM Bank) are partnering to mobilise a long-term, development-oriented financing for the transformation of Nigeria’s sugar industry. The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of NSDC, Mr Kamar Bakrin, said this when he led a delegation to visitContinue Reading
