2026 Privacy Day: Data misuse risks increasing in certain sectors – Experts

By Stellamaris Ashinze Experts on Wednesday warned that rapid advances in emerging technologies are outpacing existing laws and exposing citizens to increased risks of data misuse. The experts, who spoke at a panel discussion during the 2026 World Data Privacy Day celebration, said that data misuse risks was increasing acrossContinue Reading

Nigeria’s digital economy must be built on trust, data privacy, says Minister

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Nigeria’s ambition to build a one Trillion dollar economy can only be achieved if digital growth is anchored on trust, data protection and shared prosperity. Dr Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, said this on Wednesday in Abuja at a news conference toContinue Reading

Bilikisu Bashir’s biography contributes to Nigeria’s judiciary memory – Ex-SGF

By Deji Abdulwahab Boss Mustapha, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), says the biography of Hajia Bilikisu Bashir, the pioneer Secretary, Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) is Nigeria’s judiciary memory. He said that Bashir’s biography “The Woman I Know” had contributed to Nigeria’s institutional memory, recording experiencesContinue Reading

Area council polls: PCRC urges media to ensure positive reportage

By Abigael Joshua The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) has appealed to the media to ensure responsible and positive reporting that promotes peace, development, and national unity during the upcoming FCT Area Council elections. The National Chairman, PCRC, Alhaji Mogaji Olaniyi, disclosed this during an interactive meeting on security andContinue Reading

Academic excellence: AU maths ambassador urges end to maths phobia

Stella Edechukwu, a student of Applied Mathematics at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has urged parents and teachers to encourage pupils and students to overcome their phobia of mathematics for greater excellence. Edechukwu, an African Union (AU) Mathematics Ambassador, made the call while presenting certificates of excellence toContinue Reading

Foundation advocates unity, tolerance as antidote to social divisions Unity

By Rita Iliya The Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Nigeria has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, tolerance and dialogue to address insecurity and deepen social cohesion across the country. Rev. John Joseph-Hayab, Country Director of GPF, said this during the commemoration of the International Day of Peaceful Coexistence, organised byContinue Reading

N-SAN urges stronger self-care advocacy

‎By Franca Ofili ‎Mr John Uruakpa, Director, Health Promotion Division, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, says self-care is crucial to preserving health, especially for vulnerable populations. Uruakpa spoke on Wednesday in Abuja during a hybrid meeting of the National Self-Care Advocacy Network (N-SAN). “N-SAN promotes self-care and empowers individualsContinue Reading

Benue to establish commission to coordinate energy investments – Alia

By Constance Athekame Abuja, Jan.28,2026(NAN) Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue says the state plans to establish an energy commission to coordinate energy investments. Alia disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) Roundtable Engagement with Benue State. The roundtable had as its theme, “From Strategy toContinue Reading