The North East Women for Peace (NEWP) has commended the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, for initiating soft loan programme designed to improve the economic wellbeing of families of military personnel.Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Lagos, Jan. 15, 2025 (NAN) Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, says the economy is projected to grow 4.68 per cent in 2026 as the government drives investment-led, inclusive growth aimed at creating jobs and boosting citizens’ welfare. Edun made theContinue Reading
By Blessing Odega The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says the scheme will adopt and implement a standardised protocol for inclusive handling of corps members with disabilities throughout the orientation course and service year. The Director-General of the NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, said this in Jos, at the opening ceremonyContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH) has reopened its Radiology Department following months of upgrades and refurbishment. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the department is equipped with state-of-the-art medical imaging machines. Referring to the reopening as a major milestone for the hospital andContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Some football fans have berated the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over poor officiating in Nigeria’s 2-4 loss on penalties to hosts Morrocco in the semifinals of the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The fans took to social media to criticise Ghanian referee Daniel Nii Laryea,Continue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku A platform for borderless living, Multipolitan has released a digital state project report examining how emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, blockchain and metaverse are fundamentally reshaping statehood, governance and citizenship. Mr Nirbhay Handa, the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Multipolitan, disclosed this during a webinarContinue Reading
The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to safeguarding schools and ensuring a secure learning environment across the countryContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku The Nigerian Software Testing Qualifications Board (NGSTQB) says it will prioritise stronger, globally aligned software testing standards in 2026 to improve reliability, security and trust of Nigeria’s digital systems. The President of NGSTQB, Mr Boye Dare, said this in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
Insurgency: Commandant AWDC visits N/E to boost airpower operationsContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Edo Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has decorated its Public Relations Officer, Mr Efosa Ogbebor, alongside 149 other officers and men recently promoted to various ranks. The decoration ceremony, held at the command headquarters in Benin, was presided over by theContinue Reading
