By Victor Adeoti The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for increased support for platforms that amplify the voices of adolescent girls in Nigeria, amid persistent barriers confronting them. UNICEF Adolescent Development Specialist, Ngozi Izuora-Songu, made the call on Tuesday in Osogbo during a programme tagged “Yes! Girl” watchContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Stakeholders in Nigeria’s tourism and infrastructure sectors have signed a strategic pact aimed at repositioning the country as a leading global tourism destination in Africa. The agreement, unveiled in Abuja on Tuesday outlines a framework for infrastructure-driven tourism development to unlock Nigeria’s cultural, historical and natural assetsContinue Reading
By Adesewa George Residents of Kwamba community in the Suleja axis of Niger State have raised concerns over worsening water scarcity, describing the situation as a growing burden. Some residents, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday said access to clean water had become increasingly difficultContinue Reading
By Eniola Elewude Residents of Kabusa village in the FCT have decried poor sanitation, limited access to clean water and rising food costs, urging government intervention. A cross-section of residents who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday said the situation was taking a toll on theirContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Rev. Fr. Matthew Maleek, Parish Priest of St. John Paul II, Kubwa, has urged Christians to remain steadfast in faith, unity and service to God and humanity. Maleek made the call during a joint thanksgiving Mass for the Knights of St. John International (KSJI) and Ladies Auxiliary,Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Nigerian Youth in Politics (NYP), has purchased the All Progressives Congress (APC) expression of interest and nomination forms for a philanthropist, Mr Igbiki Chiedozie, to contest the Aniocha South Constituency seat in the Delta State House of Assembly. Presenting the forms in Abuja on Saturday, theContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has called for peace and stability to drive industrialisation and trade for national productivity. Chief Emeka Obegolu, President of the ACCI made the call in his message to celebrate Nigerian workers on International Workers’ Day 2026. The theme ofContinue Reading
By Edith Tsokar The Federal Ministry of Education has clarified that the inclusion of the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship in the 2026 national budget does not indicate a reinstatement of new foreign scholarship awards under the programme. Dr Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, disclosed this in a statement byContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), has extolled President Bola Tinubu’s nomination of Amb. Olusola Enikanolaiye, as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. The Director-General of the NIIA, Prof. Eghosa Osaghae, in a congratulatory message to Enikanolaiye, described him as, the ‘Dictionary’ and ‘Encyclopedia’ of NigerianContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Lagos Business School (LBS) and Vanguard Pharmacy have highlighted gains from integrating healthcare delivery with retail convenience to improve service access in Nigeria. They said the model helps bridge gaps in primary care, especially in underserved communities, by bringing essential services closer to where people liveContinue Reading
