By Emmanuel Afonne, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In a world besieged with various food-related ailments, the importance of good nutrition cannot be overemphasised. Dieticians say eating nutrient-dense food ranging from dietary bread and whole grains to legumes, nuts, seeds, and lean proteins is critical to healthy living. In talkingContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The quest for further reforms of the Electoral Act is gaining momentum as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections. At the centre of these conversations is a bill before the National Assembly proposing that all major elections– presidential, governorship, National AssemblyContinue Reading
By Busayo Onijala, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Financial crimes, including money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing, have continued to fuel conflict, economic inequality and corruption across West Africa. In the fight against this, the media often remains underutilised, underresourced and, sometimes, under threat.Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For decades, Nigeria’s energy sector has faced major infrastructure gaps, especially in the midstream and downstream gas sub-sector. In spite of the country’s abundant natural gas reserves, limited processing plants, poor storage and distribution systems have clogged the wheel of progress. MoreContinue Reading
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus At exactly 8 a.m. in Ilorin’s bustling Yoruba Road market, Madam Feyisara Solade faced a dilemma that captures the crisis at the heart of Nigeria’s cashless drive. A loyal customer, Bilikis Ibrahim, wanted to pay N50,000 by transfer for goods. But for Solade, every digital payment eatsContinue Reading
A News Analysis by Mustapha Yauri, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, is one of the country’s foremost aviation schools. It is dedicated to training highly skilled professionals for the sector. Since its establishment in 1964, the college has grown into the largestContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For decades, communities in the North-Central region have endured poor roads, abandoned farmlands, and the scars of violent conflicts that displaced thousands of families. From the flooding of villages in Niger to the violent attacks in Benue and Plateau, many residents haveContinue Reading
By Sunday Dare Three visits in less than a year. That is not mere coincidence, it is deliberate strategy. And as usual, disingenuous reportage from a section of the press is insinuating some obsession of President Tinubu with Brazil. Well, Yes. But It is an obsession in pursuit ofContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) No doubt, Nigerian scientists are making global contributions in various fields of science and technology. They have particularly excelled in areas like biotechnology, space research, and Information Communication Technology (ICT). Their contributions range from groundbreaking research and technological innovations to developing solutionsContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Data from the 2018 National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) indicates that Nigerian women have an average birth rate of 5.3. This rate is more than double the global replacement level of 2.1 births per woman needed to sustain a stable population.Continue Reading
