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
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has acknowledged judgment delivered on Wednesday by the Federal High Court in Lagos concerning its regulatory action on Union Bank of Nigeria Plc (UBN) in January 2024. This is contained in a statement by its Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, MrsContinue Reading
By Nana Musa Malam Ali M. Ali, Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has stressed the agency’s commitment to the pursuit of truth, promotion of transparency and the fight against corruption, terrorism and misinformation. Ali gave the commitment during a courtesy visit of Inter-Governmental Action Group againstContinue Reading
By Obaje Daniel The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has donated broadcast equipment to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to strengthen communication, enhance capacity and support youth development. The donation was made at the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters, Yakubu Gowon House, Abuja. The Managing Director of NDDC, Chief SamuelContinue Reading
Unstable electricity supply and rising fuel prices are placing significant strain on frozen food businesses in Lagos, as traders struggle to cope with higher operating costs and reduced customer patronage.Continue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Abuja, March 25, 2026 (NAN) The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed commitment to expand broadband access to underserved communities in Plateau. The Head, Public Affairs, NCC, Nnenna Ukoha, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Ukoha said this was centralContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA) has harped on the need for improved cold-chain infrastructure to boost Nigeria’s food systems. The OTACCWA President, Mr Alexander Isong, said this at the eighth West Africa Cold Chain Summit and Exhibition (WACCSE) atContinue Reading
