By Akpan Glory Self Help Africa (SHA) on Thursday called for stronger Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) systems in Nigeria, stressing that sustainable progress depends on coordinated action, accountability, and innovative approaches. Mrs Joy Aderele, Country Director of the organisation, made the call in Abuja at the opening of theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo/Fortune Abang The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening engineering education by linking academia with the industrial sector to drive meaningful growth in Nigeria. The NSE President, Margaret Oguntala, said this in her keynote address on Thursday in Abuja during the inauguration ofContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Cross River Government has announced that its 2025 Investment Summit in London has reinforced the state’s reputation as an emerging investment destination in West Africa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the three-day event, which held in London from Nov. 17 to Nov. 19, showcasedContinue Reading
By Glory Akpan Katsina State Commissioner for Water Resources, Dr Bishir Gambo, has expressed delight over the state’s recognition as Open Defecation Free (ODF) by the Clean Nigeria Campaign Secretariat. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ODF status is given to states or communities where everyone uses safe,Continue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Yinka Ade-Aluko, author of the twin books ‘Secrets to Making Movies Right for Nollywood Cinema’ and ’Nollywood and Its Borrowed Cinema’, says the works aim to reshape conversations around Nigerian cinema and its future. Ade-Aluko, founder of Doodle-Film Hub and a cinema entrepreneur, stated this in AbujaContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to address emerging concerns over the country’s democracy. The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that the meeting of the forum was held at PANDEF’s liaison office in Abuja behind closed doors. NANContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Organising Committee for the fourth edition of the ‘Chaingang’ Mountain Bike (MTB) festival says the festival will promote mountain biking race and other sporting competitions in Nigeria. The organisers of the festival said this in a statement issued by the Festival Media Committee, Chaired by ChideraContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has raised concerns over water contamination in Lagos, Kogi, and Kebbi, calling for immediate action to protect public health and ensure safe water access. NiHSA Director-General, Umar Mohammad, made the disclosure during a media briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. According toContinue Reading
By Alaba Olusola Oke A philanthropist, Chief Bibopere Ajube, says the rising unemployment in the country will consume the nation if able individuals fail to support government. Ajube said this at a Youth Summit to commemorate the 13th anniversary of the Gallery Security Services Ltd. (GSSL) on Wednesday in Agadagba-Obon,Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government on Wednesday celebrated Katsina and Jigawa States for attaining Open Defecation-Free (ODF) status, describing their achievement as a major milestone in the country’s sanitation drive. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ODF status is given to states or communities where everyone usesContinue Reading
