By Ibironke Ariyo The Hope Behind Bars Africa (HBBA), an NGO, on Wednesday inaugurated a renovated National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) study centres at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Keffi-New, Nasarawa. Speaking during the handover ceremony of the facilities, the HBBAContinue Reading
By Adesewa George The Federal Government and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in water supply, sanitation and irrigated agriculture to enhance food security and sustainable development. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja whenContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Three Rotary clubs in Abuja on Wednesday donated medical equipment worth more than N30 million to Bethralpha Medical Centre, Wuye, to strengthen maternal and neonatal healthcare services. The donation, comprising 20 hospital crank beds, incubators and two phototherapy lights, was undertaken by the Rotary Club of AbujaContinue Reading
FG warns Nigerians against harassing mining marshals, unveils 8 gun trucksContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin has granted bail to two defendants who allegedly assaulted medical personnel of the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalled that in April, a doctor and a nurse were allegedly assaulted physically in KWASUTH,Continue Reading
By Alex Enebeli The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) says the Federal Government’s affirmative procurement has increased participation of Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in public sector contracting. The Director-General of the Bureau, Dr Adedokun Adebowale, stated this at the 6th National Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Association of PublicContinue Reading
By Anita Uzoagba Jesus Charity Home has commended a non-governmental organisation (NGO) for donating relief items to the orphanage, stressing the importance of supporting orphans and other vulnerable persons. A caregiver in the orphanage, Ifeanyi Nwachuku, gave the commendation when the NGO, Wise Women with Initiative, delivered the materials toContinue Reading
By Safia Abdulrahman Agrify, an NGO in partnership with the Tabitha Cumi Foundation (TCF), has introduced an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered agricultural tool and distributed biochar to farmers in Zuma Community, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to enhance agricultural productivity. The initiative was introduced in Abuja to mark the 2026 World EnvironmentContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu/Mercy Omoike Lagos, June 2, 2026 (NAN) The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has urged journalists to protect returned migrants from harm when conducting interviews and reporting migration-related stories. The Senior Communication Assistant at IOM, Mr Elijah Elaigwu, made the call during a lecture on mediaContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Prophet Isa El-Buba, Convener, Initiative for a Better and Brighter Nigeria, has declared support for Prince Adewole Adebayo, Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential hopeful, ahead of the 2027 general elections. He made the declaration in a statement on Wednesday, while congratulating the SDP on its peaceful andContinue Reading
