By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), on Wednesday donated assistive devices to Nigerian Air Force Officers’ Wives Association Special Needs School to ease the learning process of the children. Mr Ayuba Gufwan, the Executive Secretary of NCPWD, in an address at the occasion, said theContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Federal Government has unveiled the Nigeria Genomic City initiative as part of efforts to transform the country into a knowledge and innovation-driven economy through scientific research, biotechnology and precision medicine. The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa, made this known in a statement issued onContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed deep sadness over the passing away of Rev. Dr William Okoye, the Founder and General Overseer of All Christians Fellowship Mission. In a statement signed by CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh and made available to journalistsContinue Reading
By Adeola Akinbobola The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), has shared N2.550 trillion among the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils for the month of June. Mr Bawa Mokwa, the Director, Press and Public Relations in the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), said this inContinue Reading
By Grant Onyeke/Perpetua Onuegbu Amnesty International Nigeria has urged Nigeria and the international community to intensify efforts toward ending atrocities and restoring peace in conflict-ridden Sudan. Mr Auwal Rafsanjani, Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Head of Amnesty International Nigeria, made the call during aContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday organised a one-day capacity building programme for focal persons of affiliate unions on the Migrant Recruitment Advisory (MRA) web platform in Nigeria. The training aimed to strengthen trade union participation in migration governance, promote fair recruitment principles and improve protectionContinue Reading
The 2026 UN Global Business Forum on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has concluded, with participants calling for a greater role for the private sector in achieving the goals. This year, the forum was held under the theme “Business and the Real Economy: Delivering Sustainable Development in a ChangingContinue Reading
Argentina produced a dramatic late comeback to defeat England 2-1 in a gripping FIFA World Cup semi-final and secure a place in the tournament’s final.Continue Reading
Chinese researchers have unveiled a new all-electric hybrid drone capable of flying at altitudes exceeding 8,800 metres, as reported by TV BRICS, a partner of NAN. This achievement opens up new possibilities for scientific research under extreme conditions known by experts as the “impossible triangle”. The breakthrough isContinue Reading
Economic experts say customs modernisation is crucial to the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and increased intra-African trade.Continue Reading
