By Constance Athekame The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), with funding from the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), on Monday inaugurated a Small Hydropower Centre of Excellence in Nigeria project. The project, which is the first of its kind in Nigeria and the West Africa sub-region, was inauguratedContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Agency (AKSHIA) has been commended as a leading humanitarian institution in Nigeria’s health sector. The commendation followed the conferment of the African Leadership for Development and Humanitarian Service Hall of Fame Award on its Executive Secretary, Dr Arthur Igbemi, by theContinue Reading
Compensate subscribers for poor network service, NCC orders MNO By Jessica Dogo Abuja, March 29, 2026 (NAN) The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to compensate subscribers whose network quality of service experience is below specified targets within specific locations. The Head, Public AffairsContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Dr Patrick Ezie Campaign Organisation has donated a wheelchair to Mr Umar Musa, a person with disability from Gwagwa community in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), to ease his mobility. The organisation also pledged to cover the medical expenses of a child, Alhassan Umar, whoContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Gloria Cancer Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has called on the Federal Government to intensify awareness on colorectal cancer, noting that cases have tripled over the past 40 years. The Founder of the foundation, Mrs Gloria Okwu, made the call during a hiking event tagged “BlueContinue Reading
By Moses Kolo Farmers and herders in Southern Kaduna have improved relationships and reduced conflicts following the successful implementation of a peace programme, the LifeMile Project. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the project was implemented by Christian Rural and Urban Development Association of Nigeria (CRUDAN) with supportContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has inaugurated its Country Programme for Nigeria (2026–2030), calling for stronger domestic investment and political commitment to address gaps in justice, security and development. Speaking during the inauguration in Abuja, the Country Representative, Mr Cheikh Toure, stressed thatContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Dr Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), has extended warm felicitations to President Bola Tinubu on the occasion of his birthday. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, Adedokun described Tinubu as a “visionary leader and architect of a modern, fiscally responsible Nigeria”. HeContinue Reading
As part of its commitment to environmental sustainability, the Transport Unit of Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana, has embarked on a large-scale tree-planting exercise and distribution of seedlings to commemorate the 2026 International Day of Forests. In a statement, the company disclosed that 13 schools were also provided with seedlings, evenContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice President Kashim Shettima, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the occasion of his 74 birthday. Shettima, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said working alongside President Tinubu has been “a masterclass in decisive governance and principled leadership. “As you turn 74 today, I join millionsContinue Reading
