By Jessica Dogo The Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, has urged Nigerians to know their data rights in order to avoid exploitation. Maida made the call during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NCC and Nigerian data protection commission on Thursday inContinue Reading
By Mohammed Tijjani The worshippers abducted in Kurmin Wali Village, in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have been released. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng) Edited by Bashir Rabe ManiContinue Reading
Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), has described the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as a strategic and indispensable partner in disaster management and public advocacy.Continue Reading
The Director-General, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Mr Ayodeji Gbeleyi, says the bureau is collaborating among critical stakeholders in the power sector to bridge the metering gap estimated at 5.66 million meters across the country. Gbeleyi spoke on Wednesday evening in Abuja during a strategic meeting between the agency andContinue Reading
By Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo/Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus Fresh details have emerged on Tuesday’s attack on Worro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara by suspected terrorists. A younger brother to the traditional ruler of Woro, Mr Ali Umar, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday that the attackersContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Obedient Movement Worldwide has stated that a technical public lecture by its National Coordinator, Dr Yunusa Tanko, will contribute to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by Dr Ben Onwudinjo, Programme Coordinator of the University of Lagos ProfessionalContinue Reading
By Moses Kolo The Convener of the Arewa Political Awareness Movement (APAM), Mr Jabir Usman, has urged Nigerians, especially youths in the North, to embrace civic responsibility and informed political participation as vital tools for strengthening democracy and promoting national unity. Usman made the call on Wednesday in Kaduna atContinue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli A European Union (EU-funded) project has commenced a two-day capacity-building workshop for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) across the North-West, to strengthen transparency and public confidence in civil society. The training, which opened on Tuesday in Kano, is part of the Scaling the Adoption of Self-Regulation Nigeria projectContinue Reading
A diaspora group, under the auspices of the Plateau State Association, USA (PSA-USA), has expressed its support for Gov. Caleb Mutfwang’s commitment to investment growth and inclusive leadership. The National President of PSA-USA, Dr Barth Shepkong, made the call when he led members of the National Executive Committee (EXCO) andContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Federal Government on Tuesday launched the Safe Nigeria Initiative, a large-scale youth empowerment and humanitarian skills programme aimed at tackling insecurity by addressing its root socio-economic causes. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the initiative, also known as Youth Empowerment for Peace and Resilience,Continue Reading
