By Funmilayo Adeyemi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Two years ago, Abubakar Mustapha’s life was filled with uncertainty. Like many young people in Shuni, a community in Dange-Shuni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, he struggled to find a stable source of income. However, his fortunes changed when he participatedContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The recently concluded public hearing on the proposed tax reform bills has sparked debates among stakeholders. These include associations, agencies, experts, and government officials, all discussing the bills’ potential to create a more efficient tax system. On Oct. 3, 2024, President Bola Tinubu submitted four tax reformContinue Reading
By Justina Auta, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BDPA), adopted on Sept. 15, 1995, at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, aims to advance gender equality and empower women globally. Key areas of focus include promoting women’s economic empowerment, eliminating violenceContinue Reading
By Polycarp Auta, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) While tin mining in Plateau began in 1902 under the British Administration, large-scale mining started in 1905. The Land Proclamation Acts of 1904 and 1910 and the Mineral Act of 1903 gave British prospectors and mining companies large portions of land forContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi, News Agency of Nigeria On March 8, annually, the International Women’s Day is celebrated to recognise women’s achievements across various fields. The commemoration, with the theme “Accelerate Action’’, is designated by the UN to advocate for gender equality and highlight challenges faced by women. In Nigeria, womenContinue Reading
By Abiemwense Moru, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Unarguably, men’s health often receives less attention than that of women in spite of unique issues that require awareness. Medical experts say men face key health concerns and are predisposed to heart disease, which develops earlier due to high blood pressure, cholesterol,Continue Reading
By Abujah Rachel, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) At the busy Karu abattoir in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), veterinarian and researcher Dr Matthew Chibuzor carefully collects samples from freshly slaughtered cattle. His mission is urgent- tracking the silent spread of drug-resistant bacteria from animals to humans. His findings areContinue Reading
By Chijioke Okoronkwo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) On the first day of his second term, President Donald Trump accentuated his protectionist leaning by signing a flurry of executive orders affecting a wide range of issues including U.S. foreign aids. In his “America First’’ stance, Trump signed Executive Order 14169,Continue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The current inflationary trends and economic indicators further buttress the imperative of rebasing Nigeria’s Consumer Price Index (CPI). CPI is a statistical measure that tracks the weighted average of prices of a basket of goods and services consumed by households. It isContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) When the Federal Executive Council approved the National Policy on Health Workforce Migration, it was welcomed with excitement by many Nigerians. The new policy, which was unveiled by the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, aims to address the japaContinue Reading
