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
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has commended the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) for demonstrating purposeful leadership in the country. Sule gave the commendation in Abuja during his investiture as Patron of the institute. He said the investiture reflected progress, development and the institute’s commitmentContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, has urged African financial regulators to strengthen cooperation in managing cross-border risks. Cardoso also restated the CBN’s commitment to entrenching robust corporate governance in Nigeria’s financial system. He spoke at the 4th Annual IMF/AFRITAC WestContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) have emphasised the role of the media in combating money laundering and terrorist financing. They made the remarks at the National Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) mediaContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has extolled Mr Tunde Rahman, his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Special Duties, for his professionalism and loyalty at 60. Tinubu, in a birthday tribute, praised Rahman’s longstanding dedication to duty, noting his service as former Adviser on Media and his current roleContinue Reading
By Celine-Damilola Oyewole The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday in Abuja reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to eliminating tuberculosis (TB) from Nigeria by 2030. Tinubu, the Global and National Stop TB Champion, gave the assurance in a message to commemorate World Tuberculosis Day 2026, with the theme: “Yes!Continue Reading
By Glory Akpan Rolan Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, has provided free eye care services and distributed eyeglasses to vulnerable residents in the FCT. The outreach, which held on Tuesday in Gwagwalada included free eye screening, distribution of eyeglasses and eye drops, as well as basic medical checks for beneficiaries agedContinue Reading
Returnees By Ramatu Garba The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 708 stranded Nigerians from Niamey, Niger Republic. The Head of Operations, NEMA Kano Office, Dr Nura Abdullahi, made this known while briefing newsmen, shortly after receiving the returnees at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano forContinue Reading
