By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The Lagos State Government has commenced high-level monitoring of public schools to ensure seamless commencement of the 2026/2027 academic session. The state Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Jamiu Alli-Balogun, led the monitoring team to assess preparedness and compliance with resumption directives. This is contained inContinue Reading
By Halima Muhammad The National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) has urged the National Anti-Doping Centre to intensify research in the fight against illicit and prohibited substances in sporting activities. The Chairman of NSIWC, Maj.-Gen. Junaidu Bindawa (Rtd.), made the call when the management staff of the National Anti-DopingContinue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo The Acting Director, Nigerian Army Band Corps, Lt.-Col. Michael Toriola, has called for the early identification and nurturing of talents in classical music to sustain the genre in Nigeria. Toriola made the call in Abuja on Sunday while speaking at the annual classical music performance, tagged “SymphonyContinue Reading
By Dorcas Elusogbon The Nigerian Navy on Friday inaugurated N75 million Special Intervention Quick Projects in Modakeke, Osun. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the projects comprised the renovation of a block of six classrooms at St. Stephen’s Primary School and the installation of a 10,000-litre solar-powered boreholeContinue Reading
Commercial riders in Bwari decry motorcycle theft, demand stronger security By Veronica Dariya Commercial motorcyclists in Bwari Area Council, FCT, have decried rising cases of motorcycle theft in communities across the area. The motorcyclists expressed their concerns in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday inContinue Reading
FCT women farmers seek improved access to finance, markets By Veronica Dariya Women farmers and petty traders in Bwari Area Council, FCT, have urged the government and stakeholders to provide affordable finance, storage facilities and market linkages to boost their businesses. The women, who spoke in separate interviews with theContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Experts at the 2026 AMANI Business Summit have urged women entrepreneurs to prioritise mental health, financial discipline and proper business structures to build sustainable enterprises. The experts spoke at the summit organised by AMANI Muslim Women in Abuja with the theme, “Building Sustainable Businesses with Integrity.” InContinue Reading
By Itohan Abara-Laserian The Medical Director of Kasi Healthcare, Dr Dayo Osholowu, says there is need for Nigeria to operate dedicated, purpose-built domestic ambulance helicopters to enhance air medical emergency response. Osholowu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos that Nigeria not operating a singleContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has recovered one body following the collapse of a four-storey uncompleted building in Enugu on Sunday. The structure at Independence Layout collapsed around 6:00 a.m., according to a statement released on Sunday by NEMA Press Unit official, MrContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Dr Gbadewole Kayode, the Vice President, Real Estate Development Association of Nigeria (REDAN), Abuja Chapter, says the organisation is committed to bridging the housing deficit in the country. Kayode, who is the Managing Director of Crown Allied Global Realty Limited, made this known at the official groundbreakingContinue Reading
