By Sumaila Ogbaje Nigeria has made significant strides in implementing various aspects of the Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) programmes and initiatives. Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, the National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre,(NCTC-ONSA), said this at a Stakeholders’ Consultative Meeting. The meeting was organised for the Review ofContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Azania Omo-Agege, Interim President of the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF), says the federation will not support any move aimed at promoting transgender boxing in the country. Omo-Agege said this on Wednesday in Abuja, while expressing concerns over the proposed visit of Boris Vandervorst, President, World Boxing FederationContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson The Association of Private Polytechnics in Nigeria has urged President Bola Tinubu to sponsor a Bill for an Act to abolish the dichotomy between Higher National Diploma (HND) and bachelor degrees. Dr Benjamin Achiatar, president of the association, made the call during an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has been conferred with an Honorary Fellow of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) for his efforts in advancing Nigeria’s solid minerals sector. The award was presented to him on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening ceremonyContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Evelyn Oyome has secured an impressive third consecutive win at the IBB Ladies Amateur Golf Open 2025 after overcoming difficult opposition to defend her title. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tournament, which was its 26th edition, teed off on Feb. 13 and endedContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), has introduced special inflation indices to its monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) Report. The Statistician-General (S-G) of the Federation, Adeyemi Adeniran made this known at a news briefing on the CPI Rebasing Results in Abuja on Tuesday. Adeniran said the newContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Some medical experts in the country have expressed concern over the difficulties now encountered in treating infections due to the increasing rate of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). The experts expressed their concerns on Tuesday in Lagos, at a five-day training for journalists, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Community-BasedContinue Reading
By Martha Agas Mining stakeholders in Nigeria have called for greater collaboration among relevant agencies, sectors, and institutions to advance the sector’s development. This appeal was made on Monday in Abuja at the 60th Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) Annual International Conference and Exhibition (AICE) during a pre-conference panelContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, says Nigeria needs to diversify its economy into non-oil resources to accelerate economic development. Edun said this on Monday in Abuja, at the National Treasury Workshop with the theme, “Nigeria’s Revenue Challenges and the WayContinue Reading
By Martha Agas Illegal mining, a global cankerworm, is eating deep into Nigeria’s mineral wealth; it costs the nation billions of naira loss yearly. Nigeria is endowed with natural resources ranging from industrial metals to various precious stones. It has 44 types minerals spread across its states in commercial quantities,Continue Reading
