By Abujah Racheal The U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC) says human-to-human transmission continues to contribute to the spread of Lassa fever in affected communities. The agency said on Tuesday that human-to-human transmission fuelled Lassa fever spread particularly among healthcare workers and caregivers. Dr Banji Ipadeola,Continue Reading
By Constance Athekame, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) With a population surpassing 240 million, Nigeria’s rapid growth and economic development are driving a massive surge in the demand for reliable, affordable, and effective energy. The country’s persistent electricity challenges continue to affect businesses across the country.Continue Reading
Leadership By Veronica Dariya Bwari (Abuja), June 23, 2026 (NAN) Some residents of Bwari Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have urged the newly elected chairman and councillors to prioritise infrastructure, security, agriculture and improved livelihoods across the area council. The residents made the call inContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Stakeholders have advocated for stronger institutions, leveraging evolving technology, innovation and inclusive governance for organisations reform. They made the call at the Nigeria Public Service Lecture Series and Awards in commemoration of the UN’s Public Service Day organised by Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) in Abuja. TheContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olatunji Disu, said the Nigeria Police Force would not accept fully tinted vehicles on Nigerian roads and would at a time start enforcement against it. Disu said this on Tuesday in Abuja during a courtesy visit by a delegation from theContinue Reading
NUSUK By Deji Abdulwahab A Saudi Arabian service provider, Mashariq Al-Dhahabiah popularly known as Sana, has pledged that all pilgrims from Nigeria will receive their NUSUK cards before traveling for 2027 Hajj. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NUSUK card is a mandatory digital and physicalContinue Reading
By Judge Adejoh Some residents of Gwagwalada Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have identified familiarity and vigilance among neighbours as essential factors for enhancing security, safety and peaceful coexistence within communities. The residents made the submission in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) has commenced enforcement of its licensing law to improve project delivery, strengthen accountability and reduce the incidence of failed projects across Nigeria. The Registrar-General and Chief Executive Officer of the institute, Mr Henry Mbadiwe, said this on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The ActionAid Nigeria (AAN), in collaboration with ActionAid International, Education International, the Tax and Education Alliance, and other stakeholders, has faulted the IMF on its latest advice on social and public service cuts. ActionAid conveyed its reaction on Tuesday during a virtual report unveiling. The report reviewedContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Natural Resources Governance Institute (NRGI) has called for stronger enforcement of methane emission regulations in Nigeria’s oil sector. The organisation specifically urged stricter compliance among companies operating across the Niger Delta region. NRGI Country Manager, Mrs Tengi George-Ikoli, made theContinue Reading
