By Victor Adeoti The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has sought the support of stakeholders in eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Nigeria. Mr Monday Johnson, UNICEF Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) specialist, made the call in Lagos at a two-day media dialogue on ending open defecation in Nigeria andContinue Reading
By Michael Ajayi / Franca Ofili The Federal Government has unveiled the National Youth Skills Programme (NYSP), a transformative initiative aimed at addressing unemployment and equipping youths with essential skills for the future. Dr Jamila Ibrahim, Minister of Youth Development, said this at the unveiling of the programme on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, says the ministry will partner with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in promoting government policies and programmes. Bagudu said this when the management staff of NAN, led by its Managing Director, Malam Ali MuhammadContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu was received on Wednesday at Buckingham Palace, London, UK, by King Charles III for a private meeting. Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, in a statement on Thursday, said the meeting highlighted the enduring and cherished relationship between Nigeria andContinue Reading
By Okon Okon President Bola Tinubu has been described as a veteran captain that would safely land Nigeria from its current turbulent situations. Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), said this when the management of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) visitedContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has confirmed the release of its President, Mr Joe Ajaero from detention. Mr Adewale Adeyanju, Deputy President of NLC gave the confirmation in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ajaero was reportedly arrested byContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday expressed concern over the flood that affected parts of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno. The President extended condolences to the government and people of the state, especially to the families that lost their means of livelihood. Mr Bayo Onanuga, SpecialContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, on Tuesday accused the Trade Union Congress (TUC), United Kingdom, of making false claims about human rights abuses and violations in Nigeria. He said, in a statement, that TUC leaders made the false claims at theContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya Mrs Elizabeth Egharevba, Chairman, Federal CARES Technical Committee, says the committee has disbursed 645 million dollars (about N1.062 trillion) to states for the implementation of NG-CARES in the country. She said this at the Zonal Peer Learning and Experience Sharing summit of Nigerian Communication for ResilienceContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo/Sarafina Christopher A religious organisation, Brotherhood of the Cross and Star has sought the partnership of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to propagate the message of peace and nation building for a prosperous nation. Prof. David Irefin, International Chairman Christ Universal New World Fellowship of the organisation,Continue Reading
