By Ijeoma Olorunfemi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In Africa, since 2007, there has been a growing interest in monitoring space weather by a few regional space agencies under the aegis of United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and its partners. The UNOOSA partners’ initiatives have alsoContinue Reading
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom The Abia Commissioner for Information, Mr Okey Kanu, says the state’s Executive Council (EXCO) has given approval for the retrofitting of the long abandoned Ojukwu Bunker and National War Museum. Kanu said this while briefing newsmen at the Government House, Umuahia on the outcome of the state’sContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Federal Government says it has generated 300 per cent above its expected revenue in the hospitality and tourism sector. Mr Abisoye Fagade, the Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), in Abuja, said that the sector recorded the growth in the last oneContinue Reading
By Muftau Ogunyemi The Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, says it has commenced the enhanced patrol of boarding schools in the state. Mr Adetunji Adeleye, Commander of the Corps, made this known on Tuesday in Akure while parading 16 suspects for various offences. Adeleye, who said that fullContinue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo The Federal High Court, Abuja on Tuesday, adjourned the trial of former Anambra Governor, Willie Obiano over alleged ₦4billion fraud, indefinitely. This followed an application by the prosecuting agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that the matter be adjourned sine die. (Indefinitely) When the caseContinue Reading
By Oluwaseyi Oduneye-Ogunwomoju The Hoteliers Association, Oyo State Chapter, has thrown its weight behind the forthcoming ‘Vibing December’ initiative by the state government. They described it as a commendable initiative that would significantly enhance the state’s festive atmosphere while also stimulating the local economy. The President of the association, MrContinue Reading
By Hajara Leman Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) remain one of the world’s biggest health problems. They quietly affect more than a billion people, especially those living in poor and rural areas. These diseases, such as river blindness, elephantiasis, schistosomiasis, and worm infections, spread easily in places with poor sanitation, limitedContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu SMECore has been presented as Africa’s leading all-in-one compliance and business operations platform for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), the firm said in a statement on Monday. The platform was showcased at the just concluded 2025 MSME Conference in Abuja, organised by the Small and MediumContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The President of Lawyers Alert, Mr Rommy Mom, has urged the Federal Government to prioritise returning Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to their ancestral homes by dislodging the perpetrators of violence. Mom made the call during his contribution to a panel discussion in Abuja at the 2025 MediaContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army has vowed firm action against any personnel found culpable in the alleged withdrawal of soldiers from Maga Community before the abduction of 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi. A credible source at Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that a full-scale investigation wasContinue Reading
