Commonwealth Games: NSC reforms driving Nigeria’s medal hunt
2026-07-24
As Nigeria begins its campaign at the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, athletics has once again emerged as the country’s biggest medal prospect.Continue Reading
Salon whispers: How fake news shape Nigerian fertility choices
2026-07-23
By Abujah Racheal, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Inside a busy Wuse Market salon in Abuja, the loud hum of a hair dryer muffles conversations. These casual salon chats carry as much authority as official medical advice for many Nigerian women. For 24-year-old Mrs Toyosi Abraham, what began as aContinue Reading
The climate crisis: Africa’s mounting public health risks
2026-07-22
By Gabriel Agbeja, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Across Africa, climate change is no longer a distant environmental concern; it has become a public health emergency that threatens the well-being of millions. From prolonged droughts in the Horn of Africa to devastating floods in West and Central Africa,Continue Reading
2026 FIFA World Cup: Much ado about everything
2026-07-21
By Abdulrahman Yahaya, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Football fans across the globe will remember the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the last World Cup that featured the two greatest footballers ever, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. But the tournament, hosted by the U.S., Mexico and Canada, made headlinesContinue Reading
Billions spent, millions still at risk: Why Nigeria remains world’s malaria capital
2026-07-21
By Abujah Racheal Every time her three-year-old son develops a fever, Mrs Favour Okoh prepares for another round of medical expenses. The 28-year-old resident of Kuchiako Extension in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) says malaria has become one of the biggest financial burdens facing her household.Continue Reading
Proposed NYSC reforms: Opportunities and emerging concerns
2026-07-21
Proposed NYSC reforms: Opportunities and emerging concerns By Folasade Akpan Established in 1973 to foster national unity after the Nigerian Civil War, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is once again at a defining moment. After more than 53 years of operations, the Federal Government has unveiled the most comprehensiveContinue Reading
At midnight, help was waiting: How Adifase PHC is changing lives in Oyo Community
2026-07-21
By Oluwafunke Ishola, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Shortly after midnight, when labour pains intensified and panic began to set in, Mrs Tolu Badmus knew exactly where to go. She made her way to Adifase Primary Health Care Centre (PHC) in Oyo State, knocked on the gate and waited.Continue Reading
Beyond Runways: Nigeria’s airport revolution
2026-07-20
Beyond Runways: Nigeria’s airport revolution By Itohan Abara-Laserian, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For decades, Nigeria’s airports were viewed primarily as transport infrastructure, serving as gateways where aircraft landed and passengers began journeys. That perception is changing rapidly as airports evolve into economic hubs, logistics centres, technologyContinue Reading
Sao Tome’s Oil Rejection: A warning signal Nigeria must not ignore
2026-07-20
By Rotimi Ijikanmi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Sao Tome and Príncipe rejected bids for its three offshore oil blocs after its 2026 licensing round attracted only Brazil’s Petrobras and Nigeria’s Oranto Petroleum. The decision surprised many because the island nation of Central Africa had offered investors unusually generous terms,Continue Reading
Radda’s China mission signals Katsina’s ambition for technology-driven future
2026-07-18
By Kayode Adebiyi When Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State stepped into some of China’s most advanced technology hubs, the visit was about far more than diplomatic courtesies or investment meetings. At Huawei’s futuristic Integrated Operations Centre, the Katsina governor encountered a model of governance increasingly powered by innovation ratherContinue Reading