By Okeoghene Akubuike A Clinical psychologist, Dr Adedotun Ajiboye, has urged communities nationwide to prioritise adolescent mental health. Ajiboye, who works with the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Abuja. He said that the advocacy was necessary as one inContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society (AIS) says it has trained hundreds of youths and Islamic scholars in digital skills to strengthen their financial independence and spiritual impacts in the country. The Chief Imam of the society, Shiek Fuad Adeyemi, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after aContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh No fewer than 3,000 athletes have registered and set to take part in the 2024 Anti-Corruption half marathon slated for Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the fifth edition of the race is geared towards raising awareness on the scourge of corruption and howContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, has charged the Super Eagles of Nigeria to conquer the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in the two-legged 2025 AFCON qualifier. Nigeria hosts the first leg at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on Friday, with the return at theContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Federal Government has created task forces in the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) and the Ministry of Aviation to unlock the economic potential of the aviation sector. A statement issued by Ifeanyi Nwoko, ICRC’s Acting Head of Media and Publicity on Tuesday in Abuja, said theContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The South Korean government through the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has pledged to enhance e-governance in Nigeria with the view to boosting the nation’s digital economy. KOICA Country Director, Mr Sungil Son, made the pledge on Wednesday in Abuja during a one-day Government Services Portal (GSP)Continue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The World Bank has pledged to support the Federal Government in turning Nigerian forests to economic hubs. Malam Balarabe Lawal, Minister of Environment, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja when he hosted a World Bank team. The team was led by Ndiame Diop, World Bank Country DirectorContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Nigeria has secured Africa’s sole ticket to the International Cricket Council (ICC) Under 19 Women’s World Cup in Malaysia 2025. Nigeria was declared the winner of the Under 19 Africa Qualifiers on Sunday after the final match against Zimbabwe was washed out due to a heavy downpourContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi/Sumaila Ogbaje The Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, says it is about time NAN charts a course on pathways to peace and economic prosperity in the continent. Ali stated this in Abuja on Monday while speaking on the agency’s Inaugural International LectureContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje/Funmilayo Adeyemi The Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, has called on Nigerians to support the efforts of the government in addressing the security challenges bedeviling the nation. Ali made the call on Monday in Abuja, while speaking on the agency’s Inaugural InternationalContinue Reading
