By Nefishetu Yakubu A non-profit organisation, Africa Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES), has called for stronger collaboration, increased investment and coordinated implementation to accelerate adoption of e-cooking technologies across Nigeria. The County Director of AGNES Nigeria, Dr David Awolala, made the call on Thursday in Abuja at the inceptionContinue Reading
By Monday Ajogun The Edo Government has demolished a building allegedly linked to kidnapping activities in Obagie Community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the state. Speaking during the demolition , Spokesperson for the Edo State Security Squad, Mr Noah Idemudia, said the building was used as a hideoutContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Abuja, July 2, 2026 (NAN) Abia State Chapter of the Labour Party (LP) says no fewer than six students will benefit N2.8 millions prizes from its maiden essay writing competition. State Secretary of Labour Party, Mr Chuks Akamadu, disclosed this in his speech made available to the NewsContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria (FFDGN) says its fifth national conference, scheduled for October, will focus on nation building, leadership and national unity. The forum says the conference is aimed at helping to bridge the widening disconnect between leaders and citizens. The Chairman ofContinue Reading
By Halima Muhammad Abuja, July 2, 2026 (NAN) The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting exporters and strengthening non-oil exports through closer collaboration with stakeholders. The Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the NEPC, Mrs Nonye Ayeni, disclosed this in a statement by Mr Sadiq Aliu,Continue Reading
By Deborah Coker Abuja, July 2, 2026 (NAN) Some parents, under the aegis of National Association of Concerned Parents (NACP), have expressed concern over the delay in the recruitment process of young Nigerians by Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC). At a news conference on Thursday in Abuja, the association, ledContinue Reading
By Christy Dike A sales representative, Emmanuel Effiong of Kubwa, was on Thursday docked in a Magistrates’ Court in Duste, Abuja for allegedly stealing 105 planks of wood from his employer. The police charged Effiong with criminal breach of trust, theft and cheating. The defendant however pleaded not guilty toContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu/ Fawehinmi Oluwanifemi The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to protect children from sexual and gender-based violence, bullying, cultism and drug abuse through a sensitisation programme targeting students, teachers and other stakeholders. Speaking, the Commissioner of Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Jamiu Alli-Balogun, said the initiative underscoredContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu and Fawehinmi Oluwanifemi Dr Mohammed Aminu, Registrar, National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) Dr Mohammed Aminu, says TVET reforms are increasing enrolment in technical colleges nationwide. The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that TVET is the acronym for Technical and Vocational Education and Training. AminuContinue Reading
By Catherine Egwuom The Lagos State Ministry of Youths and Social Development has outlined operational standards and regulatory compliance requirements for orphanage homes to strengthen child protection and welfare across the state. The Legal Head of the ministry, Kemi Olugbode, gave the guidelines during a stakeholders’ engagement withContinue Reading
