FG lauds NGO’s intervention in advancing freedom of religion, beliefs in Nigeria

By Angela Atabo The Federal Government has commended the efforts of Search for Common Ground, Nigeria, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), for its significant contributions toward promoting the freedom of religion and belief across the country. Speaking at the National Close-out of the Promoting and Protecting Freedom of Religion and BeliefContinue Reading

FG to partner with Livespot360  on ‘Detty December Fest’— Musawa

By Babajide Awoyinfa Hannatu Musawa, the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, has expressed the Federal Government’s readiness to partner with Livespot360 on the forthcoming ‘Detty December Fest’ in Lagos. Organisers of the event, Livespot360, a culture- building creative company, disclosed this in a statement on WednesdayContinue Reading

UK PACT unveils clean-air, climate initiative

By Felicia Imohimi The United Kingdom Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK PACT) has unveiled a new project aimed at strengthening private sector capacity for climate and clean-air action in Nigeria. The initiative, tagged: “Transport Climate Action: Boosting Business Leadership for Clean Air in Nigeria,” was unveiled in Abuja onContinue Reading

FG unveils National Agricultural Sample Survey 2023 Report

By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government has launched the National Agricultural Sample Survey (NASS) 2023 Report, towards developing data-driven policies to achieve food security and economic diversification. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Food and Agriculture of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of AgricultureContinue Reading

DICON, NISECEXPO partner on innovative solutions to national security challenges

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and the Nigeria Security Exhibition and Conference (NISEC) have partnered to develop innovative solutions to address Nigeria and Africa’s defence challenges. The partnership aims to leverage expertise and resources to tackle security threats and enhance national and regional stability. SpeakingContinue Reading

Tinubu, others raise N320m for 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Appeal ‎

By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎ ‎President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday inaugurated the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem appeal fund, raising N320million in donations. ‎ ‎Tinubu led the donations with N200 million, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to honouring fallen heroes and supporting serving troops confronting security challenges nationwide. ‎ ‎At theContinue Reading

Troops free another 12 kidnap victims after fierce firefight in Mandara Mountains

By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued 12 kidnap victims during a coordinated clearance operation in the Mandara Mountains area of Borno, a military source said. The source said the victims, comprising seven women and five children, were abducted by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on Nov. 14 alongContinue Reading