By Felicia Imohimi The Nigeria Environmental Society (NES) has urged the Federal Government to prioritise ecological challenges across the country to safeguard lives and property against flood disasters. Dr Efegbidiki Okobia, National President of the society, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
By Martha Agas An editor with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Martha Agas, has won the Woman in Media Award at the 2026 Women Changing the World Global Summit and Awards in Paris, France. Agas was announced winner on Wednesday following an independent assessment by an international panel ofContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Coalition of Concerned Youths of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara has called for justice, equity, and fair representation in the Kwara Central Senatorial District. The Chairman of the coalition, Alhaji Abdul-Salam Ajelanwa, made the appeal on Wednesday during aContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Shareholders of Afriland Properties Plc have approved a total dividend payout of N329.7 million for the 2025 financial year. The approval was given at the company’s 13th Annual General Meeting held in Lagos on Wednesday. The approval also reflected the company’s commitment to delivering value in spiteContinue Reading
By Constance Athekame The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, has formally tendered his resignation to focus on his governorship ambition in Oyo State. Adelabu also proposed the establishment of a Coordinating Minister for Energy to drive integrated reforms across Nigeria’s power, gas, and related sectors. Mr Bolaji Tunji, SpecialContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The National Assembly (NASS), in collaboration with the Legislative Initiative for Sustainable Development (LISDEL), has intensified efforts to address hypertension through a broad awareness and screening campaign targeting lawmakers and legislative staff. The initiative followed an advocacy visit on Wednesday in Abuja to the Chairman, House CommitteeContinue Reading
By Hajara Leman The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged stakeholders to promote and protect child rights in Gombe, Bauchi and Adamawa. Dr Nuzhat Rafique, UNICEF Chief of Field Office, Bauchi, said this at a one-day stakeholders’ engagement, in Gombe. She said child rights begin at birth, highlighting theContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The Managing Director, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Oluwaseun Faleye, has called for stronger and more responsive social protection systems, given Nigeria’s growing population and dynamic labour market. Faleye made the call on Wednesday in Abuja during the 2026 International Social Security Association (ISSA) West AfricaContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Stockbrokers have commended the extension of trading hours on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd., describing it as a major step toward deepening the capital market and aligning it with global standards. The market operators, who spoke in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said the developmentContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo/Aderogba George Amnesty International Nigeria has called on Nigerian authorities and international organisations to implement human rights reforms aimed at protecting human rights, freedom of expression, and strengthening democratic accountability. Its Board Chairman, Auwal Rafsanjani, made the call at the unveiling of the Amnesty International 2025 Annual ReportContinue Reading
