By Constance Athekame Some experts in the power sector have urged the Federal Government to, as a matter of urgency, review privatisation of the power sector. The experts, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday, said that privatisation of the power sector was aContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, says the upper chamber will take up the issue of the Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS) Bill to ensure its passage into law without further delay. Jibrin stated this when the Commander-General of NFSS, Dr Joshua Osatimehin, and a team ofContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam In a bid to cut fuel cost, more motorists are converting their vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The motorists urged the Federal Government to provide more CNG refilling stations across the country to ensure availability. They spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on SundayContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr Fene Osakwe on winning the Cyber Personality of the Year award at the 2025 Cyber Security Awards in the UK. Osakwe is the chairman of the Lagos State Cybersecurity Advisory Board and the first African to win in the Cyber SecurityContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran Some Lagos residents have expressed worry at frequent change of teachers in private primary schools, saying it is detrimental to the emotional stability and overall learning experience of pupils. In interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, they said that incessant change of teachersContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Conservator of Park at Okomu National Park, Edo, Lawrence Osaze, says the partnership with the Africa Nature Investors (ANI) Foundation, has helped in reducing illegal activities at the park. Osaze made the assertion while speaking with journalists after a tour of facilities at the park situatedContinue Reading
By Babatunde Ogunrinde World number two, Eniola Bolaji, has cemented her dominance in para-badminton SL3 by winning her 12th career gold medal. The Paralympic bronze medallist defeated Turkey’s Halime Yildiz 2-0 (21-7, 21-10) on Sunday in the women’s final of the Spanish Para Badminton International 2025, held in Toledo. BolajiContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has emerged winner of the Independent Awards 2024 for Best Woman of the Year, dedicating the award to Nigerian women and youth. She praised their tireless contributions towards the nation’s growth and development at the Independent Awards 2024 Gala Night inContinue Reading
By Ibrahim Bello The Kebbi Government has enrolled 100 women with disabilities into the State Contributory Health Management Agency (KECHEMA). Speaking in an interview on the sideline of the launch of the programme in Birnin Kebbi, Dr Suwaiba Jadadi from KECHEMA said the essence of the programme was to facilitateContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma has neutralised over 20 terrorists in airstrikes that decimated notorious bandit hideouts in Unguwar Goga Hill-Forest in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. Deputy Director, Public Relations and Information, Group Capt. Kabiru Ali, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), announced on SaturdayContinue Reading
