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
By Vivian Emoni The African Girl Guide (AGG) has urged for increased investment in young women’s leadership, saying mentorship, strategic support and opportunities are crucial to raising confident and ethical future female leaders. Dr Jindu Elueze, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the AGG, made the remark while marking theContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Dame Julie Donli, Executive Chairman of the Roost Foundation, has called for collective action to eliminate gender bias and harmful practices against women and girls. Donli made the call on Tuesday in Abuja to mark the 2026 celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD), observed globally on MarchContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops have neutralised a notorious bandit commander identified as Alti, who allegedly terrorised communities along the Gusau–Funtua road and surrounding areas in North-West Nigeria. A credible source at Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that Alti was killed during a recent military operation, dealingContinue Reading
L – R: Alhaji Musiliu Atinuke, Chairman, South West Zone and Council member, Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered); Taiwo Olusesi, PhD, Registrar/Chief Executive; Commodore Abimbola Ayuba rtd, President and Chairman of Council; Mrs. Ijeoma Okere, National Treasurer; Mr. Akin Iroko, a former Administrator, Mrs. Appoloniah Odiah, Chairman, Maitama Chapter atContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, will lead a multi-sector initiative to strengthen health financing and climate adaptation efforts across selected African countries. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja by the Spokesperson to Osinbajo, Mohammed Brimah. Brimah said OsinbajoContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has commended Nigeria for securing the hosting rights for the fifth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair 2027, describing the development as a major milestone for the country and the African continent. Obasanjo, gave the commendation on Monday, at the Wole SoyinkaContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF), on Monday distributed poultry packages to 50 women with disabilities engaged in the enterprise in Edo. Speaking during the distribution exercise in Benin, Mr Oludare Odusanya, General Manage, BATNF, said the beneficiaries were carefully selected for the empowerment programme.Continue Reading
