Democracy strong, alive in Nigeria By Bayo Onanuga We have read the alarming claims of disgruntled opposition figures, some partisan human rights crusaders and emergency defenders of democracy over recent defections of key members of opposition parties into the governing All Progressives Congress. The seismic shift caused by AkwaContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Mrs Grace Ameh is a resident of Eyyan Community in Kwali Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory. Each time her five-year-old daughter runs fever, her first suspicion will be malaria. This is because of limited access to diagnostic facilities. Ameh saidContinue Reading
By Aisha Gambo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Across many schools in Kaduna state, a silent transformation is unfolding to tackle School-Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV) and create a safer environment for students, especially girls. For students like Hauwa’u Yusuf, a Senior Secondary 1 student at Government Secondary School,Continue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Over time, trust deficit has been an issue bothering the intentions of the government in Nigeria and eroding public confidence. A government, private or corporate body needs public trust to get the buy-in for its various programmes and policies aimedContinue Reading
By Kayode Adebiyi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) When the Federal Military Government, under the leadership of Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retired), set up the NYSC post-Civil War in 1973, many Nigerians praised the scheme. The mandatory, post-tertiary scheme was part of efforts to “reconstruct, reconcile and rebuild the country” afterContinue Reading
By Busayo Onijala, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) When the Great Wall of China was built, it was to serve as a reinforcement, protecting the Chinese empire from invasions and raids by nomadic groups from the north, particularly the Xiongnu and Mongols. It servedContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In today’s evolving global economy, the strategic development of a nation’s technical education sector is a cornerstone for industrial growth and socio-economic advancement. For Nigeria, a country with a youthful population and vast economic potential, technical and vocational education and training (TVET)Continue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Insecurity in Nigeria has evolved into a national crisis, touching nearly every part of the country. From the Maitatsine riots of the early 1980s to the enduring Boko Haram insurgency, the nation’s security challenges have deepened, albeit successive efforts to curb them.Continue Reading
By Deborah Coker, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Recently, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) directed the full implementation of the Naira-for-Crude policy for local refiners. The Naira-for-Crude policy, introduced in 2024, entails the sale of crude oil to domestic refineries– Dangote Refinery and others in naira instead of U.S. dollars.Continue Reading
By Tunde Rahman The special relationship between President Bola Tinubu and former President Muhammadu Buhari has witnessed many remarkable moments. It has experienced dramatic and exciting times, just as there have been challenging moments. Life changing and sweet memories abound between the two great leaders. Between the two greatContinue Reading
