By Gabriel Agbeja, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) As climate impacts intensify across continents; manifesting in deadly heatwaves, prolonged droughts, flooding and food insecurity, the global community continues to search for pathways that balance ambition with implementation. It was against this backdrop that the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30)Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai Workers of Federal Capital Territory Administration under the Joint Union Action Congress (JUAC) have appealed for urgent action on unresolved welfare issues affecting their morale and productivity. The President of the union, Mrs Rifkatu Iortyer, made the appeal at a news briefing in Abuja on Friday. IortyerContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria and Egypt will clash for AFCON 2025 bronze medals on Saturday, with pride, history and momentum firmly at stake. Neither the Super Eagles nor the Pharaohs approach the third-place match lightly, in spite of missing out on Sunday’s final in Morocco.Continue Reading
By Monday Ajogun The Federal Government has announced ban on mining of sand, 10 kilometres radius in River Niger, to protect the first and second Niger bridges. The Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi, disclosed this on Friday in Asaba, during the commissioning of the Second Niger Bridge Closed-Circuit TelevisionContinue Reading
By Constance Athekame Abuja, Jan.16, 2026(NAN)The Generation for Societal Change (GSC), an NGO, has called on leaders and Nigerians to imbibe a culture of values and ethics to strengthen policy effectiveness and institutional trust. The group’s Global Coordinator, Mr Okechukwu Nworah, made the call on Friday in Abuja at itsContinue Reading
By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu The Anambra Government has introduced 15 entrepreneurial subjects into the Junior Secondary School (JSS) curriculum to enhance students’ practical skills and foster an entrepreneurial mindset. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the new subjects include solar installation, garment making, GSM repairs, agriculture and processing, plumbing,Continue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Lagos State Government plans to expand its revenue base by fully identifying, valuing and monetising public assets to generate N4.44trillion for its 2026 budget. The Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr Biodun Ogunleye, disclosed this on Friday in Ikeja at a stakeholders’ forum organised byContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) With destiny within reach, Senegal’s Teranga Lions hunt a second continental crown, while Morocco’s Atlas Lions roar at home, determined to end a 49-year wait and turn ambition into African supremacy in Rabat. The Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 final pitsContinue Reading
The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, has called for deeper synergy between the Ministries of Defence and Interior, saying Nigeria’s internal security challenges can only be effectively tackled through seamless collaboration and shared responsibility.Continue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) With forests shrinking and ecosystems degrading, the global biodiversity crisis has shifted from a distant environmental concern to an urgent development challenge. Nearly one million species now face extinction, underscoring the need for practical, community-driven solutions. In response, the United Nations ConventionContinue Reading
