Transportation By Adeola Akinbobola Abuja, Aug. 23, 2026 (NAN) Some butchers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have appealed to the Federal Government to intervene in the rising cost of meat transportation. They want government to intervene to make meat more affordable for consumers. The butchers made the appeal inContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) says it has intensified efforts to equip girls with practical technology skills needed to become creators, innovators and problem solvers. Mrs Oreoluwa Lesi, Founder and Executive Director, W.TEC, said this in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike said reviving and completing capital projects abandoned under previous administrations for decades was the hallmark of his three-year tenure. Wike said his administration’s focus on reviving abandoned projects, completing critical infrastructure and delivering new projects had transformed AbujaContinue Reading
The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) and the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) have engaged Nigerian civil society organisations.Continue Reading
By Oyintutu Oyinkolade The Iyin Development Federal Union (IDFU) has urged the Oluyin of Iyin-Ekiti, Oba Adeniyi Ajakaiye, and Ekiti Governor, Biodun Oyebanji to resolve amicably the controversy over a chair. The union made the appeal in a statement signed by its President, Funso Adesokan, and National Secretary, Tope Akindele,Continue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has congratulated its Executive Secretary, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, on his appointment to the APC Presidential Campaign Council. Adegbite was appointed Director of Mobilisation, Faith-Based (Christians) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council. The commission disclosed this in aContinue Reading
The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Habu Gumel, has congratulated the senior female national volleyball team for qualifying for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.Continue Reading
By Opeyemi Gbemiro Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has commended the Henry Adetayo Foundation for remodelling the Local Government Secondary School, Oke-Agi, in Mopamuro Local Government Area of the state. Ododo gave the commendation on Saturday at the commissioning and handing-over ceremony in Oke-Agi, where he said education remained oneContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Mr Patrick Ajah, the Managing Director of May & Baker Nigeria Plc., says strong local manufacturing and nationwide field presence give domestic drug makers a crucial edge in combating counterfeit medicines. Ajah, a Pharmacist, spoke in his office in Lagos during the presentation of the 2026Continue Reading
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops rescued at least 59 kidnapped victims and neutralised 11 terrorists during operations nationwide between Aug. 14 and Aug. 20.Continue Reading
