By Anita Uzoagba Parents in Ado Community of Nasarawa State have decried the rising cost of sanitary pads, saying it is making menstrual hygiene increasingly difficult for women and girls. A cross-section of parents bared their minds in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Ado,Continue Reading
By Daniel Obaje Mr Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, says reliable telecommunications and data services are critical to Nigeria’s economic growth, productivity and social inclusion. Dare said this on Thursday in Abuja, at the National Civil Society Dialogue on Telecommunication and Data ServiceContinue Reading
By Stephen Benjamin The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Referees Commission has intensified training for referees and football clubs on 11 changes to the Laws of the Game ahead of the 2026/27 football season. Chukwudi C. Chukwujekwu, Head of Technical Instructors and member of the NFF Referees Commission, said the changesContinue Reading
By Abdulrahman Yahaya The Nigerian Senior Women’s Volleyball Team on Wednesday defeated Ghana’s Women Volleyball Team 3-2 in the ongoing 2026 African Senior Nations Volleyball Championship in Kenya. The Nigerian team came top after 5 sets, defeating the Ghanaians in three sets. The dramatic five-set encounter ended 25-21, 21-25, 25-11,Continue Reading
By Stephen Benjamin The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Development Committee says no fewer than 200 referees have so far survived the ongoing pre-season fitness test ahead of the 2026/27 football season. Faith Irabor, Chairman of the committee, disclosed this in Abuja while assessing the progress of the exercise, saying theContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Justin Ezeude, Head Coach of Jay One Football Academy, has urged football academies and clubs to prioritise continuous camping, discipline and close monitoring in the development of young players nationwide. Ezeude made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. HeContinue Reading
By Hafsah Tilde A paediatrician, Dr Lilian Ekwem, has called for stronger family and government support for breastfeeding mothers to improve child health and survival. Ekwem made the call on Wednesday at the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week celebration organised by the State House Medical Centre, Abuja. The theme of theContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, says the Federal Government is considering a review of the concession agreement for the Benin-Asaba Expressway following widespread complaints over deteriorating condition of the highway. Umahi stated this in Benin during an on-the-spot assessment of the highway, where he expressedContinue Reading
By Hajara Leman The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), in collaboration with Gombe State Government, has organised a capacity-building workshop on Small Hydropower (SHP) development in Gombe. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the project, geared towards the agro-industry development in Nigeria, is supported by the EuropeanContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi The Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, says President Bola Tinubu’s tax and economic reforms are opening new windows of opportunity for Nigerian youths. Adedeji stated this while delivering a keynote speech at the “Oyo State Emerging Political Leaders Summit 2026” in Ibadan.Continue Reading
