By Emmanuel Oloniruha A coalition of civil society organisations has urged the National Assembly’s harmonisation committee to adopt the House of Representatives’ position on mandatory electronic transmission of election results and retention of electoral timelines. The group also called for the approval of downloadable missing or unissued voter cards,Continue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa Renowned writer and historian, Majemite Jaboro, has released “The Ikoyi Prison Narratives”, a book offering rare insight into the life, spirituality and political philosophy of Afrobeats legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. The book documents conversations between Jaboro and Fela during their confinement at Ikoyi Prison, Lagos,Continue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze The National Institute of Welding (NIW) has urged the Federal Government to continue to invest in welding technology and skills development to strengthen industrial capacity and boost economic growth. The President, NIW, Dr Solomon Edebiri, made this appeal in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye Lagos, Feb. 9, 2026 (NAN) The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says the registration of over 10 million members nationwide signals a clear path to electoral victory. The party described the figure as evidence of its growing grassroots strength and nationwide acceptance aheadContinue Reading
By Amen Gajira Dr Jonathan Dyagas, a former Accountant of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), has been conferred with the chieftaincy title of ‘Njet Gwong’ by the Gwong Traditional Council in the South of Kaduna State. The title, which means the shining star of Gwong, was conferred on him byContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola Dr Mudi Nwachukwu, Founder of the Special Educational Needs & Therapy Empowerment (SENTE), has called for a future where kids with special needs grow into independent and working adults. Nwachukwu, in a statement on Sunday in Lagos, ahead of the SENTE Conference and Trade Fair,Continue Reading
By Joan Odafe Cambridge University has formally transferred legal ownership of 116 Benin artefacts in its Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (MAA) to Nigeria’s National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM). The university said this is a major step in its on-going efforts to address colonial-era dispossession ofContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe President, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Mr Leye Kupoluyi, says the rise of indigenous supermarkets is a vital driver for Nigeria’s economic independence and inclusive growth. Kupoluyi made the assertion at the opening of The Mart Supermarket, Isheri BranchContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri A strategic policy and national development research organisation says Nigeria could tap into the projected 650 billion dollars global artificial intelligence (AI) expansion by strategically developing its coal reserves. The organisation, Galadiman Ruwa Centre for Strategic Leadership and Communication, raised concerns over the urgent need for policyContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Abuja, Feb. 9, 2026 (NAN) The Senate will reconvene for an emergency plenary sitting on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 12:00 in spite of having earlier adjourned sittings until February 24. The development was formally conveyed in an official notice dated Feb. 8, 2026, signed by the ClerkContinue Reading
