By Aderogba George Dr Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has called for policies that strengthen citizens’ participation in Nigeria’s democratic process. Adebayo made the call at an Iftar (Breaking of fast) hosted in Abuja on Thursday by his wife, Princess Lillian Adebayo,Continue Reading
Bodies The total of 18 bodies and no survivors has been recovered so far from the site of the aircraft collision near the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport outside Washington. CBS News reported on Thursday, citing a police official. On Wednesday evening, a military helicopter that was reportedly operated byContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) As the world marks International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8 each year, conversations around gender equality often focus on politics, technology, finance and corporate leadership. However, another critical and often overlooked frontier is manufacturing. In Nigeria, heavy industries such as steel,Continue Reading
By Martha Agas Dr Emmanuel Eche, Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics, Federal University, Wukari, Taraba, says the Federal Government might face renewed pressure to subsidise pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). Eche said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. HeContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Government officials, international partners and policy experts have called for stronger action to protect women’s rights and expand their role in governance and peacebuilding. The stakeholders made the call in Abuja on Wednesday at a one-day dialogue to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration. The themeContinue Reading
A Nigerian technology expert, Gunu Usman, has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) application (app) called, “BAT-BOT AI” to assist the Federal Government in combating fake news and misinformation. Speaking at the launch, Usman said the app is also designed to fight fake news that may surround President Bola Tinubu’s re-electionContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has promised to provide clean water to Zuba community and critical infrastructure to other communities in Gwagwalada Area Council. Wike made the pledge when he visited stakeholders in Gwagwalada on Wednesday, to thank them for supporting President BolaContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Amb.. Ismaila Yusuf, the Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has inaugurated a 17 member Central Security Committee (CSC) for the 2026 Hajj operations in Abuja. Yusuf made this known in a statement by Shafii Sani, NAHCON’s Principal Information Officer, on Wednesday. According toContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nestlé Nigeria Plc says its newly launched “Nestlé for Good” campaign is aimed at highlighting its role in improving nutrition, supporting communities and promoting environmental sustainability in Nigeria. Its Managing Director, Mr Wassim Elhusseini, during the media launch in Lagos, said the initiative brings together the company’sContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening climate resilience plans, restore degraded landscapes, and empower communities to manage their resources sustainably. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun, said this at the Workshop for the Presentation and final Validation of nine StrategicContinue Reading
