Lucy Ogalue/ Okeoghene Akubuike The Federal Government has unveiled the Digital Standards Platform to improve access to Nigerian Industrial Standards (NIS), strengthen public procurement and boost industrial development in line with the Nigeria First Policy. The platform was developed by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and theContinue Reading
By Rashidat Kabiru Abuja July 16, 2026 (NAN) The police on Thursday, dragged a 32-year-old man, Anthony Amin, before a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Wuse Abuja over alleged assault and causing hurt. The defendant, a resident of Abuja, is standing trial on a two-count charge of assault and causing hurt.Continue Reading
By Christy Dike Senior Magistrate Evelyn Dara of a Dutse Magistrates’ Court on Thursday ordered an unemployed man, Usman Mohammed to sweep the court premises for one day for stealing a cellphone. Dara, gave the order following a guilty plea entered by Mohammed after his arraignment by the police. TheContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) has outlined plans to provide coordinated psychosocial and socioeconomic reintegration support for Nigerians recently repatriated from South Africa. The Federal Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of NCFRMI, Dr Tijani Ahmed, made this known on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Busayo Onijala Experts in Artificial intelligence (AI) and policy advocates have renewed calls for global governance frameworks to guide the development of AI. The experts and advocates warned that unregulated innovation could worsen inequality, fuel conflicts and pose a threat to humanity. They made the call during aContinue Reading
By Abiodun Abegunde The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Isolo local branch, in partnership with Isolo Local Council Development Authority (LCDA), has organised free on-demand crafts training for 34 young individuals in the area. The Coordinator, NYCN, Mr Damilola Kushimo, said in a statement in Lagos on Thursday thatContinue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo The Federal High Court, Abuja on Thursday ordered parties in a suit filed by Mr Sesugh Kaaba against the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to maintain status quo pending the determination of the case. Justice Inyang Ekwo gave the order afterContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Federal Government says the four legacy highway projects are progressing steadily, alongside approval of new road contracts to enhance connectivity and economic growth. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi disclosed this at a news conference on Thursday, in Abuja. Umahi said the projects were centralContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reaffirmed its commitment to financial literacy for young Nigerians, with its latest campaign targeting secondary school students in Oyo State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme for the 2026 Financial Literacy Day is: “Smart MoneyContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has urged African Pentecostal leaders and scholars to develop practical solutions to Nigeria’s insecurity. Adeboye, represented by his Special Adviser on Administration, Prof. Dele Balogun, said this on Thursday, while declaring openContinue Reading
