By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government says it is working to strike a balance between ensuring adequate rice availability in the market while protecting local producers and processors to sustain Nigeria’s growing rice value chain. The Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh, said this during a meeting withContinue Reading
By Rachael Abujah The Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS), Nigeria Branch, has emphasised the need for stronger collaboration among Commonwealth nations to unlock opportunities for shared prosperity and sustainable development. The Country Director, RCS, Mr Blackson Bayewumi, made the call on Monday in Abuja during the 2026 Commonwealth Day celebration hostedContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu Rep. Remi Oseni (APC), representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency of Oyo State, has advised Nigerians not to see enemies around them, but rather magnify love for peace to thrive in the country. Oseni gave the advice at a Ramadan lecture organised by Remi Oseni Committee of FriendsContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye Dr Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Inter-Governmental Affairs, says startups driven by STEM hold the key and possess the capacity to solve challenges facing Africa. Olanrewaju-Smart, a Harvard scholar and Policy Fellow at Quantum Alliance AI, Cambridge, Massachusetts, disclosed this at theContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam Abuja, March 8, 2026 (NAN) The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says fluctuations in fuel pump prices are a direct result of market dynamics under Nigeria’s deregulated downstream petroleum sector. The authority’s spokesperson, George Ene-Ita, said this in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo/Justina Auta SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria has called for urgent reforms to strengthen protection systems for women and girls affected by conflict, displacement, and climate-related disasters across Nigeria. The National Director of the organisation, Eghosa Erhumwunse, made the call in a message on Monday in Abuja, to markContinue Reading
Guangdong aims to shoulder greater responsibilities at the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan period Guangzhou, China – On the afternoon of March 6, 2026, the Guangdong provincial delegation held an open meeting during the Fourth Session of the 14th National People’s Congress in Beijing. The event drew 277 journalistsContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Ms Flora Anne, the Founder, Africa Women in Housing and Construction Conference (AWHC), has called for intentional policies and stronger support for women to play a more influential role in the construction sector. Anne told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Sunday in her message onContinue Reading
TEXEM, a UK based executive development organisation, is celebrating International Women’s Day with a strong call for greater investment in women’s leadership, describing it as a strategic imperative for stronger institutions, better governance and sustainable national development. In a statement, TEXEM said the growing influence of women across boardrooms, parliaments,Continue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha The Chancellor of the European University of Nigeria, Sen. Nicholas Ukachukwu, says the institution has created a N50 billion endowment fund to drive cutting-edge research and innovation. Ukachukwu disclosed this on Sunday in Abuja during an interview on the sidelines of the university’s maiden matriculation ceremony.Continue Reading
