By Emmanuel Oloniruha The African Alliance Party (AAP) on Friday urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to make public the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the court judgment it relied upon to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The call was made by the AAP National Publicity Secretary, AlhajiContinue Reading
By Busayo Onijala The Austrian Embassy in Nigeria has spotlighted Nigeria as a key market for authentic Austrian lace, demonstrating the use of trade and cultural exchange to strengthen bilateral relations. This was at the 2026 Austrian Lace Appreciation Event (ALAE) and award ceremony,Continue Reading
By Justina Auta Experts and some patient support organisations have called for increased funding for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), warning that the growing burden of chronic illnesses is placing severe financial strain on Nigerians. They made the call at the National Hypertension/NCDs media and patients advocacy orientation organised by National NCDContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Abuja, Feb.13, 2026 (NAN) ActionAid, civil society organisations and other stakeholders have urged the Federal Government to invest in reliable technology infrastructure, including Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), result viewing portal and network systems. The stakeholders said such investment was to support effective electronic transmissionContinue Reading
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has charged participants of Army War College Nigeria Course 10/2026 to embrace innovation and leverage indigenous technological solutions for enhanced national defence.Continue Reading
By Polycarp Auta Prof. Suleiman Bogoro, former Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has called on the Plateau Government to establish a University of Technology and Innovation. Bogoro, repreneted by Prof. Emmanuel Kwandung, made this known while delivering the 8th and 9th Combined Convocation Lecture of the Plateau StateContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Globacom has partnered with the National Council for Women Societies (NCWS) to expand its “Safe SIM Programme” aimed at promoting safe internet use among Nigerian children. The partnership was announced during a meeting with NCWS members in Abuja on Thursday, led by the council’s National President, PrincessContinue Reading
By Abujah Rachel The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) has inaugurated a five-year strategy aimed at strengthening global preparedness against epidemic and pandemic threats. The coalition also called for an additional 2.5 billion dollars to reinforce the world’s disease defences. This is contained in a statement by Ms JodieContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Members of the National Assembly Joint Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity have called for investments in the Federal Government’s ICT institutions. Rep. Stanley Adedeji, Chairman, House Committee on Digital and Information Technology, made the call after the committee inspected the Galaxy Backbone (GBB) Ltd. National Shared ServiceContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Friday met with Mr Tony Elumelu, Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group PLC, to advance plans for economic growth and tax reforms aimed at strengthening small businesses. Elumelu spoke with State House Correspondents after the closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.Continue Reading
