Support By EricJames Ochigbo Stakeholders in the humanitarian sector have pledged to facilitate access to education, health and other amenities for victims of autism and other persons with disabilities (PWDs) The stakeholders made the pledge at a roundtable organised by the House Committee on Disability Matters on Friday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Olayinka Owolewa On-loan Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen scored twice on Friday to revive Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico with a crucial victory over Rwanda’s Amavubi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles started theContinue Reading
By Toba Ajayi An Ilorin-based lawyer, Mr Omotayo Abel, has advised Nigerians wishing to travel abroad to beware of fake and fraudulent travel agents using social media to look for victims. Abel gave the advice in Ilorin on Friday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). HeContinue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Katsina State Government, has re-enrolled 4,000 out-of-school adolescent girls in school. Umar Nata’ala, the Acting Director, Planning, Research and Statistics of the Department of Girl-Child Education and Child Development, disclosed this in Katsina on Friday. The NewsContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan No Limit Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has urged the National Assembly to enact laws that protect and enhance the lives of people with Down Syndrome. The Chief Executive Officer, Mr Thomas Ukuedojor, made this appeal on Friday during a visit to CADET Academy, a school forContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) says his Nigeria Data Protection Act (2023) Amendment Bill is meant to protect Nigerians from illegal access to their data, fake news, defamation and online bullying. Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District and Chairman, Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft, saidContinue Reading
By Joy Odigie, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Digital technology, especially Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data visualisation, continues to reshape journalism, enhancing storytelling capabilities and challenging traditional reporting methods. These advancements contribute to a more informed society where diverse voices are heard and valued. In this evolving media landscape, NigerianContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal Government on Friday, re-arraigned Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on amended charge bordering on terrorism at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu, who was re-arraigned before Justice James Omotosho, pleaded not guilty to the seven counts. TheContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, has unveiled sustainable energy with Electric Vehicle Charging Station in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the charging station was unveiled at the headquarters of Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has announced that all full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates will now be mobilised for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The resolution of the long-standing issue regarding their mobilisation was announced by the Director of Press and Public RelationsContinue Reading
