By Philip Yatai, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Under the aggressive urban renewal drive of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, massive flyovers, expanded carriageways, and newly paved roads are slicing through the FCT and its satellite towns. In the first year of President BolaContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu and Ibukun Emiola, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) When five-year-old David Osagie arrived at a public primary school in Benin City with his mother for enrolment last September, she carried what she believed was every document her son would ever need. His birth certificate had been issuedContinue Reading
By Lawal Taofeek, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Every Friday, hundreds of farmers from across Kebbi converge on Tasha Dagi market in Jega Local Government Area with sacks of dried pepper. The weekly trade sustains a network that stretches from northern Nigeria to parts of West Africa. Although relatively unknownContinue Reading
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) As the morning rush eased in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, Mrs Aishat Adeleye had already completed one important task; dropping her children off at school. However, her next stop was a small carved-out space in her compound, where heaps ofContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In Nigeria, students participate in recycling campaigns to reduce plastic waste, while in Rwanda, communities gather for monthly clean-up exercises that have become a national culture. Thousands of kilometres away, as a new dawn breaks over a primary school inContinue Reading
By Chinasa Nwankwo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Oru Leonard first visited Bangladesh in 2019 with a government group, unaware he would return to the country multiple times. The first trip was funded by a government, the second by a business, and the last one last year by aContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan For many Nigerian households, salt is an essential ingredient that brings meals to life. From traditional soups and stews to modern convenience foods, it remains a constant feature in everyday cooking. However, health experts warn that what adds flavour to meals could also be contributing to aContinue Reading
How methane emissions fuel Nigeria’s food crisis By Martha Agas, News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) Gazing at the spotted leaves of her cocoyam plant, Victoria Tamuno of Ayamabele community, Bayelsa, feels a familiar fear—the warning signs of another low harvest. This situation has recurred for more than a decadeContinue Reading
Why rabies still threatens Nigerians By Hafsah Tilde, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The recent confirmation of rabies cases in Gwagwalada and Kwali Area Councils of the FCT has renewed concerns about the persistent threat posed by the disease. Although rabies is preventable through vaccination and timely treatment, it remainsContinue Reading
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
