By Emmanuel Oloniruha A youth group, the Nigerian Youths in Politics, has cautioned political actors against the intimidation of young political aspirants across various parties. The Chairman of the group, Mr Felix Tolorunju, gave the warning at a news conference in Abuja on Friday. Tolorunju expressed concern over alleged risingContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang No fewer than 1,000 women in Kuje Area Council, FCT, benefited from an empowerment programme organised by the women wing of the City Boy Movement (CBM). The group also reaffirmed support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu during the large-scale grassroots mobilisation programme. The initiative wasContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has clarified issues surrounding a controversial bread product that trended online over claims that it did not develop mould after more than two weeks. The clarification is contained in a statement signed by the Director-General ofContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Dr Ngozi Oyewole, Director-General, Business Women of Influence for Renewed Hope Agenda (BWI-RHA) has described technical training and structured apprenticeship programmes as critical parameters, to engender a skilled workforce. She added that it was also a parameter to strengthen the country’s manufacturing sector. Oyewole, also Chairperson, WoodContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu The FCT chapter of the Actors Guild Of Nigeria (AGN) has held membership verification and revalidation exercise. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the exercise took place over the weekend at the guild’s national secretariat in Abuja. The process, which required in-person attendance, was designed toContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Nigerian celebrities and designers have continued to export “Afrofashion” to the world, transforming African style from a localised aesthetic into a dominant global force. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that through bold fusions of traditional heritage and modern luxury, they have elevated textiles like Adire, Aso-Oke,Continue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has issued comprehensive guidelines for the implementation of the Federal Government’s revised policy on contract variations and mandatory use of final designs for public projects. This is contained in a statement issued by Zira Nagga, Head of Press and Public Relations,Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Darma, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s informal settlements into dignified, liveable communities across the country. Darma made the commitment during a courtesy visit by the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), led by its NationalContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 15.69 per cent in April 2026. The NBS disclosed this in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for April 2026, released in Abuja on Friday. The report stated that the April headlineContinue Reading
By Adesewa George The Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) has called for stronger sustainability measures, institutional reforms and increased private sector participation to improve Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services in Nigeria. The National Coordinator of NEWSAN, Mr Attah Benson, made the call during an advocacy visit to theContinue Reading
