President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Habu Gumel, has commended the Super Eagles for their display of character and resilience in securing the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Continue Reading
The regular long queues witnessed at various Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refilling outlets seem to be easing off, following the inauguration of more stations in the FCT.
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Low citizen participation, weak enforcement undermine disability law implementation — Centre Law By Diana Omueza Abuja, Jan. 20, 2026 (NAN) Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has identified low citizen participation and weak enforcement mechanisms as major factors hindering effective implementation of Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities Prohibition Act. TheContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Nigerian Natural Medicines Development Agency (NNMDA) says research on the production of Nigeria’s pharmaceutical grade starch is 85 per cent complete. Prof Martins Emeje, the Director-General of NNMDA said this on Tuesday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, while givingContinue Reading
INEC urges stakeholders to boost voters’ participation in ongoing CVR in Kebbi Registration By Ibrahim Bello Birnin Kebbi, Jan. 20, 2026 (NAN) The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kebbi, has urged stakeholders to intensify sensitisation efforts to ensure inclusive participation in the ongoing 2nd phase of the Continuous VoterContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ethical standards in health research. It also pledged sustained support for the National Health Research Ethics Committee (NHREC) to protect research participants and enhance the credibility of scientific outputs in Nigeria. Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, Minister of StateContinue Reading
By Sani Idris Abdulrahman The Federal Government (FG), has commissioned several emergency and special intervention road projects across Kaduna state. This followed inspection activities aimed at assessing progress on key federal highways. The projects inaugurated included; the 4.3 kilometers repaired Taban Sani road in Makarfi LGA, Mahuta NNPC Pipeline RoadContinue Reading
UNILAG graduates 3,136 students across 3 faculties UNILAG By Henry Oladele Lagos, Jan. 20, 2026 (NAN) The University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Tuesday graduated 3,136 students from the Faculties of Education, Communication and Media Studies, and Social Sciences. The graduations formed part of the institution’s 2025 convocation ceremonies, held atContinue Reading
By Christian Njoku Commercial Transport Regulatory Agency (CTRA) in Cross River State has slashed traffic offences from 35 to four, to ease transport costs, reduce harassment and support livelihoods. Its Chairman,Mr Efa Nyong, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Calabar, whileContinue Reading
Don canvasses strict hand hygiene for paediatric care Hygiene By Ahmed Kaigama Bauchi, Jan. 20, 2026 (NAN) A don, Dr Sani Giade, has called on paediatric healthcare workers to prioritise proper hand hygiene. Giade, a lecturer at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) College of Medical Sciences, Bauchi, made the callContinue Reading
