By Oladapo Udom Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, will on Thursday inaugurate 54 units of construction equipment to strengthen infrastructural development across the 18 local government areas of Edo. Dr Patrick Ebojele, Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo, stated this in a pressContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Commonwealth of Learning, Canada are collaborating to establish a National Micro-credential Framework aimed at enhancing skill development, improving employability, and facilitating lifelong learning. The Executive Secretary of NUC, Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, at a two-day Stakeholders’ workshop in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo A six-year-old cancer warrior, Ms Lois Adebayo and her mother, Gloria Adebayo, have appealed to the Federal Government to make childhood cancer treatment free to ease treatment burden. They made the call at an advocacy outreach at Church of Christ Kado, supported by the Akanimo Cancer FoundationContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged estate developers to adhere to regulatory standards, maintain professionalism in title documentation, and ensure quality construction and estate management. Shettima made the call at the groundbreaking of Summit Estate Global in Apo Dutse, Abuja. The project was organised by Summit EstateContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola Stakeholders in health, education and disability advocacy have urged the Federal Government to mandate the deployment of special education teachers in public and private schools to advance inclusion for children with special needs. They made the call at the 2026 Special Educational Needs and Therapy EmpowermentContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto, Feb. 15, 2026 (NAN) Sen. Aliyu Wamakko (APC–Sokoto North), on Saturday donated foodstuffs and other utilities to no fewer than 1,787 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state. Wamakko, represented by his Director of Administration, Alhaji Al-Mustapha Abubakar, said theContinue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli Katsina, Feb. 14, 2026 (NAN) The Katsina State Government has partnered with Gender Awareness Trust (GAT) to establish an inter-agency platform promoting gender-inclusive peacebuilding across the state. The initiative was unveiled at a two-day capacity workshop on Saturday inContinue Reading
NASCON Allied Industries Plc, also known as Dangote Salt, has rewarded 50 outstanding customers with Trucks and cash gifts worth billions of Naira, for their loyalty and commitment in selling of its various products. The lucky Distributors and customers were honoured at the seasoning giant’s 2025 Customers Dinner and AwardsContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to strengthening women’s resilience across Africa. This is contained in a statement signed by Mrs Kwapchi Bata-Hamman, Special Assistant to the President (Media and ICT), Office of the Vice President, on Saturday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Polycarp Auta The Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos, has conferred an honourary doctorate degree on former Minister of Defence, Lt.-Gen. Theophilus Danjuma, Rtd. The university conferred on Danjuma an Honourary Doctor of Business Administration and Ethics, during its 8th and 9th Combined Convocation Ceremony held on Saturday in Bokkos.Continue Reading
