By Olawale Alabi Nigeria began their campaign for qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on a poor note on Thursday in Uyo with a 1-1 draw with Lesotho. In the Group C Match Day 1 fixture played before a relatively-sparse crowd at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Nigeria missedContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Chief of Air staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has called on personnel to be committed to duty, to attain the desired level of professionalism. Abubakar, who said this during the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Music Workshop on Thursday in Abuja, added that this would enhanceContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The 64th National Council on Health(NCH), has approved the setting aside of a day for Health Promotion in what analysts see as a significant decision that will positively impact the nation’s healthcare system. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the council unanimously approved the establishmentContinue Reading
By Busayo Onijala The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says the African Continental Free Trade Agreement(AfCFTA) stands as a golden opportunity for Nigeria to significantly enhance its foreign exchange earnings. The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Comptroller Adewale Adeniyi, said this at the Distinguished Lecture Series organised by theContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nasir In a significant step toward advancing family planning initiatives, the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Sokoto State Government jointly unveiled the National Guidelines for State-Funded Procurement of Family Planning (FP) Commodities on Thursday. Leading the unveiling was the State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Idris Gobir, who underscoredContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has called for more investment in digital infrastructure by the Federal Government. Mr Rodger Voorhies, the President, Global Growth and Opportunity, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation stated this his presentation at a meeting of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum in Abuja. “NigeriaContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua and Tosin Kolade The Federal Government on Thursday called for collective action and partnerships to address the escalating challenge of open defecation, as 48 million Nigerians still practice it. This was the thrust at a joint news conference between the Ministries of Water Resources and Sanitation andContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The World Health Organisation (WHO) has emphasised the pivotal role of collaborative strategies in fostering an inclusive and resilient healthcare system in Nigeria. WHO Representative in Nigeria, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, spoke on Thursday at the 64th National Council on Health (NCH) in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.Continue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Dr Aminu Maida as the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This followed the presentation and adoption of a report of the Committee on Communications by its Chairman, Sen. Bilbis Ikra (APC- Zamfara) at the Committee ofContinue Reading
By Dorcas Jonah Some political stakeholders in Kogi have commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for a peaceful conduct of Saturday’s governorship election. The group adjudged the polls as peaceful and credible since the advent of democracy in the state. Addressing journalists on Wednesday in AbujaContinue Reading
