By Oluwaseun Nubi Residents of Ijede and surrounding communities in Ikorodu have commended the Police Command in Lagos State for the deployment of the ‘Command Sweepers Squad’, saying it is prompt response to security concerns in the area. The residents, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Abuja, June 2, 2026 (NAN) Flynas, a Saudi-designated Nigerian Hajj carrier, says it will begin to transport Ogun and Kebbi states pilgrims back to Nigeria on Thursday. This is announced in a statement signed by Mr Mahmood Muhammad Abande of the Flynas Media Office on Tuesday. Abande notedContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike and Nefishetu Yakubu The International Organization for Migration (IOM), a United Nations agency, on Tuesday in Lagos received 180 Nigerian migrants, including women and children, from Libya. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the returnees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos,Continue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN) and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) have strengthened collaboration to accelerate renewable energy development and support Nigeria’s clean energy transition. This is contained in a statement by REAN’s Head of Communications, Mr Oisereime Lloyd-Dietake, following a high-level stakeholder engagementContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike/Nefishetu Yakubu The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has called for stronger collaboration among governments, law enforcement agencies and international partners to combat human trafficking. Officials of the organisation made the call during a question-and-answer session at an ongoing three-day training programme for journalists on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Association of Indigenous Contractors of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has appealed to the Minister of the FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, to approve payment of outstanding certified contracts executed under the National Shopping procurement framework. The association made the appeal in a statement signed byContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah Apo Progressive Foundation (APF), a non-governmental organisation has concluded arrangements to host the second edition of its 21-kilometer “Peace and Unity” Marathon Race on June 12. Mr Faleye Adebowale, Chairman of the foundation, disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. The event, scheduled toContinue Reading
Centenary By Wandoo Sombo Abuja, June 1, 2026 (NAN) Mr Fidelis Anosike, Group Chief Executive Officer of Folio Communications Limited, says knowledge and innovation remains critical to Nigeria’s development. He made this known on Monday as the Daily Times commenced activities marking its 100th anniversary. The News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Rashida Isah Rear Adm. Hamza Ibrahim, Group Managing Director of Navy Holdings Limited (NHL), has unveiled plans to restructure the company’s subsidiaries for improved efficiency, transparency and investment returns. Ibrahim, who assumed office in November 2025, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Makkah, June 2, 2026 (NAN) The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says the transportation of Nigerian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia will begin on Wednesday. The commission urged the returning pilgrims to comply with baggage and documentation requirements to avoid delays. The Head of Aviation, Operations Department,Continue Reading
