By Martha Agas The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, says the Gold and Gemstone Conference and Exhibition (GGCE) is a veritable platform to expand opportunities, deepen regional integration and chart a future for Nigeria’s mineral wealth. Alake, underscored the importance of the GGCE at a news conferenceContinue Reading
Okeoghene Akubuike The Statistician-General of the Federation, Adeyemi Adeniran, says the Federal Government is committed to leveraging innovations in data and statistics to promote justice, peace, inclusiveness, and sustainable development. Adeniran made the remarks at the 2025 African Statistics Day celebration in Abuja on Tuesday, themed “Leveraging Innovations in DataContinue Reading
By Ebere Agozi/Anita Uzoagba In the quest for the adherence to rule of law, experts have called for urgent reforms in the Nigeria justice system. They made the call at the opening of the 7th Annual Criminal Law Review conference organised by the Rule of Law Development Foundation (ROLDF) onContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd says the country’s the country’s digital broadcast subsector has expanded by 35 per cent to 75 per cent utilisation in two years. It said this represented a milestone in the country’s digital transformation drive. The Managing Director of NIGCOMSAT, Mrs JaneContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Nigerian Dental Association (NDA) on Saturday cautioned Nigerians against careless oral habits, saying the mouth is a sensitive organ that must be properly cared for. President of the association, Dr Emedom Elias, gave the advice while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at theContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The Institute of Quality Assurance of Nigeria (IQAN) has honoured the President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Alhaji Farouk Rabiu-Mudi, with an honorary patron and fellowship award for his exemplary leadership and contributions to national food security. The award was presented on Monday duringContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for urgent and coordinated efforts to expand access to safe sanitation across the country, warning that poor sanitation continues to threaten public health and economic growth. Shettima made the call on Monday in Abuja at the maiden National Sanitation Conference themedContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF) has concluded discussions with leading Chinese manufacturer, Endurance Group, to build 500 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refuelling stations across Nigeria over the next three years. Mr Oluwole Adama, Executive Director of the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF),Continue Reading
By Blessing Ibegbu Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, on Saturday graduated 1,576 students, with 82 achieving First Class degrees. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that at the institution’s 6th Convocation ceremony for the 2024/2025 sessions, 464 students graduated with Second Class Upper degrees, while 260 obtained Second ClassContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr Dumebi Kachikwu, has urged Nigerians to avoid rising hostility towards public institutions, saying such attitudes could distort facts and undermine due process. Kachikwu made the call at a press briefing in Abuja on Friday while commenting onContinue Reading
