By Angela Atabo Bishop Stephen Adegbite,Executive Secretary,Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), has disclosed that more than 40,000 Nigerians have been transported to the Holy land since he assumed office two years ago. Adegbite, while speaking to newsmen on the anniversary of his two years in office on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), in partnership with Roche Products Limited, on Thursday inaugurated an Oncology Patient Navigation Programme at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH), Zaria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme is aimed at strengthening cancer care and reduceContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has recorded ₦152.4 billion in National Housing Fund (NHF) collections for 2025, representing a 48 per cent increase over the ₦103 billion generated in 2024. The Managing Director and Chief Executive of FMBN, Shehu Osidi, disclosed this on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, has organised a capacity-building programme on precision and data journalism to strengthen evidence-based reporting and improve newsroom accuracy. Its Chairman, Mr Adeleye Ajayi, while speaking at the training in Lagos, introduced participants to the concept andContinue Reading
Trade By Taiye Olayemi Mr Tiku Allu, Assistant Director, Imports and Trade Relations Office, Trade and Exchange Department, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says expanding fair access to foreign exchange and trade finance will unlock Nigeria’s export potential and strengthen regional commerce. Allu, said this at the 2026Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Dr Yemi Kale, Group Chief Economist, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), says Africa must strengthen regional trade and financial systems to drive industrialisation, deepen value chains and accelerate economic transformation. Kale, also the Managing Director of Research and Trade Intelligence, Afreximbank, said this at the 2026 Ecobank Nigeria’sContinue Reading
Britain’s Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has described a 10-year prison sentence handed down in Iran to a British couple as “totally unjustifiable.” Lindsay and Craig Foreman, from East Sussex, were arrested in January 2025 while travelling through Iran on a round-the-world motorcycle trip and were later charged with espionage. TheyContinue Reading
A South Korean court on Thursday sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for declaring martial law in December 2024. The court convicted the 65-year-old of leading an insurrection and undermining the constitution. The ruling by the Seoul Central District Court marked a major milestone in oneContinue Reading
By Yusuf Yunus, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Africa is no longer waiting for foreign expertise to drive its energy growth. Across the continent, local companies and skilled professionals are stepping up, turning homegrown talent into a force that keeps jobs, knowledge, and investment within Africa. At theContinue Reading
By Blessing Odega Some Plateau residents have commended the Federal Government for organising a free cancer screening to promote early detection and reduce cancer-related deaths. The commendation came on Wednesday in Jos during the official launch of the exercise under the national cancer prevention and control programme. The Federal MinistryContinue Reading
