By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Forest Security Service (NFSS), has urged Gov. Charles Soludo of Anambra to consider involving forest guards to support the state’s special intervention force: ‘Operation Udo Ga Achi’ to rid the state of insecurity. The Deputy Commander-General (Intelligence) of NFSS, Dr John Metchie, made the callContinue Reading
A News Analysis by Diana Omueza, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria’s vast coastline and abundant marine resources remain largely untapped, in spite of their enormous potential in the blue economy. Analysts argue that, if properly harnessed, the sector could drive substantial economic growth and sustainability. They believe Nigeria standsContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Director-General (D-G) of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to advancing badminton development in Nigeria. Olopade made the pledge on Wednesday in Abuja during a farewell visit to Team Nigeria’s camp, ahead of their departure for the 2025 All-African SeniorContinue Reading
A News Analysis by Martha Agas, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In 2024, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) was assigned the responsibility of generating N5.1 trillion to contribute to the projected revenue target of N18.2 trillion. On Nov. 15, the Comptroller-General (C-G) of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, proudly announced that theContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Former Super Eagles star Tijani Babangida and MOP Stars FC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop and transfer young Nigerian football talents to clubs in Europe. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the collaborative MoU was signed by both parties on Saturday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu A group, Cherithpoint Education and Youth Development Initiative (CEYDI), has stated that policy innovation was key to transforming education in Nigeria. The Chief Executive Officer of CEYDI, Mrs Olajumoke Akere, made this known on Friday at a webinar aimed at advancing education and leadership. The webinar, organisedContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Stakeholders and promoters of the Real Estate Innovation and Investment Carnival have called on governments and key industry players in the real estate sector to collectively address Nigeria’s housing deficit. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the stakeholders made the call at a news conferenceContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Badminton Association Board has pledged to boost grassroots development of the sport with the organisation of tournaments across the area councils of the territory. The Chairman of the association, Mohammed Bappa, said this on Thursday in Abuja when he paid a courtesyContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Central Bank of Nigeria has said that without its policy interventions, inflation could have risen to 42.81 per cent in December 2024. The CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso, made this known at the 2025 Monetary Policy Forum of the apex bank on Thursday in Abuja. The forumContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The National Coordinator of Open Government Partnership (OGP), Dr Gloria Ahmed, has called for a four-year National Action Plan (NAP) for the organisation. Ahmed, made the call at the organisation’s NAP III Valedictory Thematic Working Group (TWG) meeting, in Abuja on Tuesday. The News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
