By Rukayat Moisemhe/ Funmilola Gboteku TeKnowledge and Microsoft have expanded their partnership to accelerate Nigeria’s national Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills development to position the country for stronger global competitiveness. Ms Aileen Allkins, the President of TeKnowledge, said at a news conference this on Thursday in Lagos. Allkins at the conferenceContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The Federal Government has launched 2026 free eye screening for civil servants nationwide to improve health and boost productivity in public service. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, declared the programme open on Thursday in Abuja, describing it asContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has clarified that the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) approval to amend the Act of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria does not equate PhD degrees with medical fellowship qualifications. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, gave the clarification in a statement on ThursdayContinue Reading
Iran uses cluster missiles in latest attack on Tel Aviv Iran used cluster missiles during its latest bombardment of Tel Aviv as part of a new barrage targeting central Israel, causing major damage. Israel’s Channel 12 reported on Thursday night that several fragments from the missiles fell across the cityContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Nigeria Religious Coalition on Artificial Intelligence (NRCAI) has urged the Federal Government to adopt strategies and regulatory frameworks to guide the development and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Nigeria. The coalition, comprising the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN) and Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), madeContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, has urged Nigerian youths to embrace skills acquisition and self-development to become productive and self-reliant. Olawande gave the advice on Thursday when Joshua Aiyenuro visited him following his Guinness World Records achievement for the longest professional hairdressing marathon.Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo The West African Youth Protection and Advocacy Network (WAYPAN) has called on the newly appointed Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to initiate reforms strengthening human and civil rights within Nigeria’s police system. Rafiu Lawal, WAYPAN’s Regional Coordinator, told journalists on Thursday in Abuja that Disu’s appointment presentedContinue Reading
Map of Nigeria, spotlighting Kwara State By Usman Aliyu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) At the dawn of Aug. 8, 2025, the village of Babanla in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara stirred into the familiar rhythms of another day. Roosters crowed and the first call to prayer driftedContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Iran has warned that military installations hosting United States forces in the Persian Gulf region could become targets in response to current U.S.-Israel attacks against the territory. Iran’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Mahdavi Raja, gave the warning at a news conference on Thursday in Abuja. He said TehranContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Abuja, March 5, 2026 (NAN) The United Nations has advanced its clean energy drive in Nigeria by unveiling a solar power project designed to reduce electricity costs, cut carbon emissions and promote sustainable energy use. UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Fall, made this knownContinue Reading
