By Aisha Cole and Rose Okudaye Lagos, May 16, 2026 (NAN) The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election held in Lagos Mainland on Saturday was thrown into controversy following allegations of widespread irregularities, voter intimidation, and disruption of the electoral process across several voting centres. AggrievedContinue Reading
By Rose Okudaye The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (WTEC) says it is committed to empowering bridging the technology gap and strengthening partnerships in the technology and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) space. The External Relations Lead WTEC, Mr Adeyemi Odutola, said this during an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Rose Okudaye and Stellamaris Ashinze Mrs Temitope Olagunju, an alumni of the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (WTEC), says discrimination and intimidation against women in technology remains a major challenge. Olagunju spoke during an alumni engagement with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos where beneficiariesContinue Reading
By Rose Okudaye and Stellamaris Ashinze A NGO, the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (WTEC), says it is strengthening its alumni network, partnerships and mentorship structure to ensure sustainability amid rising competition and funding pressures in Nigeria’s non-profit sector. The External Relation Lead, W.TEC, Mr Adeyemi Odutola, disclosed this duringContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) says the 33rd Annual Meetings (AAM2026) in El Alamein, Egypt, will prioritise concrete projects that deepen intra-African trade, drive industrialisation and strengthen the continent’s economic sovereignty. Its President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dr George Elombi, said thisContinue Reading
By Catherine Egwuom Some Nigerians who have hypertension have decried the high cost of treatment and shared their experiences and challenges in managing the condition. The individuals, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos, highlighted difficulties in accessing healthcare and adhering to treatment. Mr BenjaminContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson The South East Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says the N800 billion fund diversion allegation against Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo is spurious and baseless. It also stated that Uzodinma remained unwavering in his commitment to delivering good governance, sustainable development, and improved welfareContinue Reading
By Tunmise Omosofe and Olanrewaju Akojede A betting investor, John Egbokhan, has urged Nigerians, especially youths, to explore opportunities within the nation’s expanding betting and gaming industry responsibly. Egbokhan gave the advice on Monday during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), where he discussed regulation, taxation,Continue Reading
By Oladapo Udom The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has called for effective leadership, digital transformation and intelligent enforcement to combat piracy. The Managing Director of NCC, Dr John Asein made this call at a management retreat on ‘Strategic Leadership, Digital Transformation and Effective Copyright Enforcement in a Knowledge-DrivenContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu An online community, the Nigerian Teachers Community (NTC) has inaugurated a digital platform in Lagos to enable teachers earn sustainable income, attain financial freedom and remain committed to the education sector. Dr. Peter Ogudoro, the Leader of the community, in a statement issued on Sunday inContinue Reading
