Early reports from the newly established national education record digitisation programme under the auspices of the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) have shown that Nigerian students successfully uploaded and curated over 10,000 project entries in the first 3 weeks since the programme began. The figure climbedContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya Niger residents have commended the ongoing distribution of Insecticide-Treated Nets (ITNs) to households aimed at reducing malaria cases across the state. Some of the residents who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna on Friday, said the exercise would go a long way inContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Veteran Nollywood actress, Joke Silva, has expressed concern over the neglect of the Tinapa Film Village in Calabar, calling for urgent steps to restore it to its former glory. Speaking in Abuja on Friday, Silva said Tinapa was envisioned as a hub for film-making, tourism and entertainmentContinue Reading
By Isaac Ukpoju Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has declared open the North Central zonal public hearing on the amendment of the All Progressives Congress (APC) constitution, calling for inclusiveness and broad stakeholder participation in the process. Declaring the hearing open in Lafia, Sule commended the Amendment Committee forContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Nov. 6, 2025 (NAN) The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a $300 million World Bank credit to support internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities across several Northern states. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, disclosedContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The President, Road Safety Officers Wives Association (ROSOWA), Dr Nafisat Shehu-Mohammed, has urged motorists to embrace safety consciousness and take personal responsibility for their actions while on the road. Shehu-Mohammed made the call in Abuja at a town hall meeting organised by the Federal Road Safety CorpsContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the construction of official residences for heads of key federal courts and gave the nod for major water and infrastructure projects across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, disclosed this while briefing StateContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a series of key aviation projects, including the concession of Port Harcourt International Airport and the introduction of biometric verification systems across Nigerian airports. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this while briefing StateContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Government says it will not slide into panic mode but will continue to work assiduously with local and international partners to end terrorism and insecurity in the country. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Thursday while briefing State HouseContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Stakeholders in the peace and security sector have called for stronger collaboration among peacebuilders, policymakers, and development actors to address the escalating threats undermining peace, stability, and development across West Africa. The call was made at the 2025 West Africa Peace and Security Dialogue (WaPSeD), organised byContinue Reading
