Unstable electricity supply and rising fuel prices are placing significant strain on frozen food businesses in Lagos, as traders struggle to cope with higher operating costs and reduced customer patronage.Continue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Abuja, March 25, 2026 (NAN) The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed commitment to expand broadband access to underserved communities in Plateau. The Head, Public Affairs, NCC, Nnenna Ukoha, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Ukoha said this was centralContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA) has harped on the need for improved cold-chain infrastructure to boost Nigeria’s food systems. The OTACCWA President, Mr Alexander Isong, said this at the eighth West Africa Cold Chain Summit and Exhibition (WACCSE) atContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku/ Stellamaris Ashinze The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) has called for stronger partnership with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to expand its programmes for women and girls. Mrs Oreoluwa Lesi, Executive Director of W.TEC, said this during a courtesy visit to NAN on Monday inContinue Reading
By Henry Oladele A Professor of Arabic Language Education, Morufudeen Shittu, has called for establishment of dedicated Arabic research centres in Nigeria. Shittu is also the Deputy Vice-Chancellor ((Administration), Lagos State University of Education (LASUED). He made the call while delivering LASUED’s Second Inaugural Lecture Series, on Tuesday. TheContinue Reading
Foundation trains 2,800 farmers on sustainable agriculture, others in C’RiverContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, March 25, 2026(NAN) The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has deployed 97 Procurement Officers on grade levels 15 to 17 in MDAs to the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation. This is according to a statement by Zira Nagga, Head, Press andContinue Reading
By Favour Ejiofor/ Veronica Dariya Abuja, March 25, 2026 (NAN) Some sachet water and ice block sellers in Kpeyegyi and Kurudu communities of the FCT have raised concerns over poor electricity supply, saying it is threatening their businesses. The traders told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Stephen Adeleye AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF Nigeria) has called for increased budgetary allocation to the health sector, particularly for HIV/AIDS and TB treatment, amid significant reductions in international donor funding. Mr Steve Aborisade, the Senior Advocacy and Marketing Manager, AHF-Nigeria, made the call during an advocacy meeting with KogiContinue Reading
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has appointed Mr Ambrose Gowong, as Head of its newly established New Media Unit.Continue Reading
