President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Prof. Thairu Yunusa as the substantive Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), Gwagwalada. A statement by Sani Suleiman, Public Relations officer, UATH, said Yunusa was presented with the appointment letter by the coordinating Minister of HealthContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Abuja, March 26, 2026 (NAN) The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a new regulation, named “Telecommunications Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS)” platform aimed to boost digital security nationwide. The Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC) of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, made the disclosure on Thursday in Abuja, whileContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The World Bank Group says it is committed to helping client countries affected by the Middle East conflict to navigate the crisis. The bank made this known in a statement via its online media briefing centre on Thursday, a copy obtained by the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
The Executive Director, African Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), Mr David Ugolor, says Nigeria has made significant progress in the recovery of looted public assets.Continue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha An NGO, New Dawn for Women and Community Intervention Initiative (NEWOMCII), has announced plans to empower women and youth and tackle grassroots poverty across Nigeria. The initiative, aimed at driving sustainable development, is scheduled for official launch on April 28. Speaking at a press conference in AbujaContinue Reading
Aderonke Ojediran The Federal Government has launched “Snacks for Thought” (PBAT FEEDS), a strategic breakfast initiative under the Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (RH-NHGSFP). It is aimed at improving learning outcomes through enhanced child nutrition and addressing hunger as a major barrier to effective learning. The initiative, unveiledContinue Reading
By Olajide Idowu Prof. Simiat Jimoh of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun (FUHSI), Osun, says microbial systems can be harnessed to address challenges in the health, agriculture and energy sectors of the country. Jimoh, a Professor of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology, stated this on Wednesday while delivering theContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Nigeria’s Yellow-Green women’s team on Wednesday defeated South Africa U-19 in a gripping Super Over finish at the fifth Nigeria Women’s Invitational T20I in Lagos. The victory marked a crucial turnaround for Nigeria, who had earlier faltered, as bothContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye Abuja, March 25, 2026 (NAN) The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has urged manufacturers, distributors and importers to ensure that all consumer products in Nigeria are labelled in English language to inform consumers effectively. The Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Mr Tunji Bello, made theContinue Reading
By Ebere Agozie Experts say the increasing voter apathy due to lack of interest or motivation to participate in electoral processes, poses a serious threat to democracy in the country. They made this known during a webinar organised by the Rule of Law Development Foundation on Wednesday in Abuja. TheContinue Reading
