By Philomina Attah The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared a three-day national mourning period, from June 12, to June 14 to honour the victims of violent attacks, mass abductions, and banditry across the country. The apex Christian body also designated June 14 as “Black Sunday” across all ChurchesContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) has intensified efforts to promote voluntary blood donation across Nigeria, following the unveiling of the 2026 World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) campaign slogan by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The Director-General of NBSA, Prof. Saleh Yuguda, made this known in aContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Nasarawa State Government and Digital Peers International (DPI) have intensified youth engagement on effective plastic use and sustainable waste management to promote environmental protection and economic opportunities. The initiative, tagged “Deploying the Power of IT-Engaged Youths in Effective Plastic Use and Plastic Waste Management,” was highlightedContinue Reading
By Edith Tsokar 15 Federal and State Colleges of Education have received Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment donated by the Government of Japan to strengthen teacher training and advance digital transformation in Nigeria’s education sector. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, said this on Tuesday inContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah Apo Progressive Foundation (APF), a non-governmental organisation has concluded arrangements to host the second edition of its 21-kilometer “Peace and Unity” Marathon Race on June 12. Mr Faleye Adebowale, Chairman of the foundation, disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. The event, scheduled toContinue Reading
Centenary By Wandoo Sombo Abuja, June 1, 2026 (NAN) Mr Fidelis Anosike, Group Chief Executive Officer of Folio Communications Limited, says knowledge and innovation remains critical to Nigeria’s development. He made this known on Monday as the Daily Times commenced activities marking its 100th anniversary. The News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Kennedy Sheyin The Nigerian Navy has organised an educational outreach in commemoration of its platinum anniversary to promote education and discipline in host communities. The outreach was carried out at the Byazhin Local Education Authority (LEA) primary school, Kubwa, Bwari Area Council, Abuja on Tuesday in Abuja. The Commander,Continue Reading
In a historic achievement for Indian agriculture, the country has overtaken China to become the world’s largest rice producer with a record harvest, according to a statement by India’s Minister of Agriculture, Shivraj Chouhan. According to preliminary estimates from the ministry, reported by News9, a partner of TV BRICS, riceContinue Reading
By Okon Okon Mr Tony Attah, Managing Director, Renaissance Africa Energy Company Ltd., says energy insecurity remains one of the biggest challenges affecting development in Nigeria and across Africa. Attah, represented by Mr Igo Weli, the company’s Vice-President, Relations and Sustainable Development, said this on Tuesday in Abuja at anContinue Reading
Brazil is projected to return to the ranks of the world’s 10 largest economies in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts, as reported by Toda Palavra, a TV BRICS partner. The latest projections indicate that Brazil is poised to reclaim 10th place in the global economic ranking, drivenContinue Reading
