Rising cases of childhood cancer in Nigeria: Hope on the horizon?  

By Folasade Akpan, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Annually, on Feb. 15, the International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) is commemorated as a global campaign to create awareness about childhood cancer and support for the patients, survivors and their families. In Nigeria, survivors recall nauseating experiences, while relevant authorities, stakeholders andContinue Reading

Dar es Salaam Declaration: Africa’s milestone on universal energy access

By Olawunmi Ashafa -News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) ‘’No industry can grow, industrialise or be competitive in the dark’’, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, once declared at the Noor solar power point in Quarzazate, Southern Morocco. This, therefore, explainsContinue Reading

Defending the Nation, Building the Future: Nigeria’s Local Defence Production Revolution

  By Sumaila Ogbaje, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria’s defence sector is undergoing a significant transformation. The country is shifting its focus from reliance on foreign defence equipment to developing its local defence production capabilities. This revolution is not only strengthening Nigeria’s national security but also contributing to theContinue Reading

Harnessing Nigeria’s Blue Economy for growth, sustainability

A News Analysis by Diana Omueza, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria’s vast coastline and abundant marine resources remain largely untapped, in spite of their enormous potential in the blue economy. Analysts argue that, if properly harnessed, the sector could drive substantial economic growth and sustainability. They believe Nigeria standsContinue Reading