By Kingsley Okoye, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The Supreme Court’s judgment of July 2024 on local government autonomy was widely seen as a significant victory for local government administration and a step towards decentralisation and improved governance at the grassroots level. The landmark judgment did not only grant financialContinue Reading
Collins Yakubu-Hammer, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Over the years, analysts have expressed concern over declining public trust in government information and communication in Nigeria. Many Nigerians have stereotyped official information as untrue or as narratives crafted to defend government deficiencies or those in positions of authority. While a significantContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take centre stage on Saturday in Marrakech, chasing a semi-final place as AFCON 2025 intensifies with a heavyweight quarter-final clash. Three-time champions Nigeria meet 2019 winners Algeria at the 45,000-capacity Grand Stade de Marrakech, with pride, history andContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The Nigerian Army stands out as a principal bulwark of national security, chalking significant operational gains across multiple theatres of conflict and insecurity. With insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and communal violence persisting in various parts of the country, the Army’s role asContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon and hosts Morocco’s Atlas Lions rekindle one of Africa’s most storied rivalries when history, pride and destiny collide in a high-stake 2025 AFCON quarter-final in Rabat on Friday. The high-voltage encounter is scheduled to hold at PrinceContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Senegal and Mali will reignite a storied rivalry when history and grit collide in a high-stakes AFCON 2025 quarter-final at the Grande Stade de Tangier on Friday, with kick-off scheduled for 5 p.m. (Nigerian time). Senegal has made Tangier their fortress, playingContinue Reading
At the close of 2025, Nigeria’s Armed Forces recorded sustained operational activity across all theatres of engagement, reflecting a year of intensified counter-terrorism, anti-banditry and internal security operations.Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria’s participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a strategic effort to leverage Africa’s vast single market to drive economic diversification, industrialisation, job creation and sustainable growth. The AfCFTA seeks to remove tariff and non-tariff barriers, facilitate the freeContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh As the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco reaches the knockout stage, Saudi Arabia’s quiet sporting rise is adding unexpected spice, linking Africa’s biggest tournament to a fast-shifting global football order. Saudi Arabia,which says it’s not investing in sports for spectacle alone, sees football asContinue Reading
Ending estimated billing to ensure accuracy. transparenc By Constance Athekame, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The issue of estimated billing has been a challenge in the power sector with many electricity consumers across the country complaining about it due to inflated costs, lack of transparency, and being charged more thanContinue Reading
