By Ibrahim Bello Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has approved N282.3 million for the complete rehabilitation and upgrade of the state-owned Printing Press. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmad, made this known during an assessment visit to the printing press undergoing rehabilitation in Birnin KebbiContinue Reading
By Okon Okon Mr Kayode Oladele, Acting Chairman, Federal Character Commission (FCC), says the commission has constitutional power to sanction Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) that fail to comply with the Federal Character Act. Oladele stated this while briefing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja. He said the commission had beenContinue Reading
Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global health partners to strengthen routine immunisation in Chad. This is contained in a statement from the Aliko Dangote Foundation and signed by Anthony Chiejina on Tuesday in Abuja. Chiejina said other partners who sealed agreement areContinue Reading
By Nana Musa Gov. Agbu Kefas of Taraba has signed into law the Prohibition Against Human Trafficking (PAHT) bill for the protection of the vulnerable population and upholding of human rights. Ms Mabel Ade, Executive Director of the Adinya Arise Foundation (AAF), who welcomed the development, disclosed this inContinue Reading
Birthday Abuja, July 24, 2025 (NAN) Gov. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara has congratulated Alhaji Raheem Adedoyin on his 64th birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory message made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, the governor acknowledged the support of the veteran journalist for his administration. The governor,Continue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun and Ronke Ojediran The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has expressed optimism that the state’s newly-unveiled Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) roadmap will address systemic challenges limiting women participation in the economy. The state’s Commissioner for WAPA, MrsContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah Mr Eberechi Marcus, the Chief Executive Officer, Eminent Emerging Entrepreneurs Foundation (EEEF), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) on Wednesday shared a personal experience of rejection due to his visual disability. Marcus reflected on an episode from 2015 when his visual disability led to rejection despite his skills andContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a formal disclaimer concerning an audio recording circulating on social media. The audio recording falsely claims the agency shut down the Tummy Tummy noodles manufacturing facility in Anambra State. In a statement released onContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo/Kennedy Sheyin The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has begun a capacity building training for its Passport Control Officers (PCOs), announcing its commitment to prosecute foreigners arrested while attempting to obtain Nigerian passports. The NIS Comptroller-General, Mrs Kemi Nandap, said this at the opening of the three-day workshop onContinue Reading
By Amina Ahmed Dr Ayuba Mugana, an endocrinologist based in Bauchi, has recommended ginger drink as a healthy option for diabetic patients, citing its digestive and overall health benefits. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Bauchi, Mugana highlighted the numerous medicinal properties ofContinue Reading
