By Justina Auta An NGO, Okapi Children Cancer Foundation (OkapiCCF) has donated over N39.5 million to selected hospitals in the FCT to bridge gaps in access to quality healthcare for underprivileged children with cancer. Ms Kemi Adekanye, Founder, OkapiCCF, made this known during the 2025/2026 presentation on Wednesday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Mark Longyen The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reassured community citizens of its unwavering commitment to the promotion of peace and security across the sub-region for unity and economic development. ECOWAS Peace Fund Manager, Mr Dieudonne Nikiema, made this known on Wednesday in Lagos at aContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Mr Philip Shaibu, the Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), has reiterated his commitment to restoring the institute`s lost glory after years of neglect and institutional rot. Shaibu, who stated this while addressing newsmen on the state of infrastructure decay at the institute`s office inContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The 16th Emir of Kano, His Highness Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged Nigerians to take ownership of their history by documenting the lives and legacies of those who shaped society. He warned that “if we do not write our history, others will write it for us.”Continue Reading
By Philomina Attah President Bola Tinubu has declared his administration’s commitment to transforming the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) into a fully digital, proactive and people-centered ombudsman to strengthen democratic accountability and public trust. The President made this known on Tuesday at the 2025 Global Ombudsman Summit and the 50th anniversaryContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Sen. Sunday Katung, has said that the proposed Sickle Cell Disorder Research and Therapy Centres would gulp N4.7 billion when established. Katung who sponsored the bill which has scaled second reading in the Senate, made this known in an interviewContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria Foundation (PSNF), has launched a new humanitarian outreach programme, targeting vulnerable women in underserved areas with health education and relief packages. The initiative, which is the first of its kind by the foundation, began in Lugbe, Abuja, is aimed at increasing accessContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The launch of the Nigeria Agricultural Intelligence Platform (NAIP) is a game-changer in the nation’s agricultural revolution, the Managing Director, Pixels Solutions Ltd, Mr Okey Udeogu has said. Udeogu made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday. TheContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The National Sports Commission (NSC), in collaboration with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and World Athletics, has concluded plans to host the 2026 Africa Road Running Race in Lagos. The event, which will be the first of its kind on the continent, is scheduled to holdContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi/Olasunkanmi Onifade Stakeholders in the space engineering have called for increased investment in planetarium infrastructure to boost its potential to contribute to the nation’s economic development. They made the call at the 9th Brig.- Gen. Michael Agu annual lecture and awards ceremony organised by Nigerian Institution of SpaceContinue Reading
