By Jessica Dogo The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have partnered to enhance processes related to the National Identification Number (NIN)-SIM linkage. This is contained in a statement jointly signed by Dr Reuben Muoka, NCC Director Public Affairs and Ayodele Babalola, Technical Adviser, Media, andContinue Reading
By Ahmed Ubandoma The National Association of Persons with Albinism (NAPA) has raised the alarm over alleged rise in cases of discrimination and injustice against persons with albinism. Mrs Mariya Isiaka, Vice-President of NAPA stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday Abuja. “Unfortunately,Continue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The All Progressives Congress Committee of Diaspora Chairmen (APC-CDC) has applauded the Federal Government for removing bottlenecks in the international passports application process. The APC-CDC Public Relations Officer, Mr Elas Abone, said this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. Abone said that President Bola Tinubu deservedContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says the introduction of Multiple Micronutrient Supplement (MMS) for pregnant women in Nigeria will reduce high rate of maternal and infant mortality. The fund’s Chief of Nutrition, Nemat Hajeebhoy, said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD), is partnering with the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation (APTF) to address gaps in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical and vaccine sectors. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports on Sunday that the partnership is in line with the Presidential InitiativeContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Nigeria’s Diana Paul is attempting to break a Guiness World Record (GWR) of 105 hours in singing marathon event She is attempting to set a new record of 150 hours or more. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the GWR marathon event is one-of-a-kind experienceContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Nigeria has been selected to host the 7th African Spelling Bee competition in December. Mr Abdulsalam Ibrahim, National Coordinator of Nigeria Spelling Bee, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday. He expressed pride in Nigeria’s rich historyContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Nigerians can no longer afford to eat eggs as one egg is being sold for between N150 to N200 in spite of its health benefits. Many residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja, saidContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi An NGO, the African Centre for Human Advancement Social and Community Development (ACHASCOD) donated food items to vulnerable women in Shere community, Abuja, on Sunday to mark the 2024 International Women’s Day. Executive Director of the NGO, Amb. Opeyemi Aderinto, said the gesture was designed to putContinue Reading
Snake: The dilemma of a misunderstood utility creature By Hajara Leman, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The snake, a word that sends shivers down the spine of even gallants. It connotes many things to many people. For ages, snake and man have been archenemies. From Christian perspective, snake first emerged onContinue Reading
