By Philomina Attah President Bola Tinubu has declared his administration’s commitment to transforming the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) into a fully digital, proactive and people-centered ombudsman to strengthen democratic accountability and public trust. The President made this known on Tuesday at the 2025 Global Ombudsman Summit and the 50th anniversaryContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Sen. Sunday Katung, has said that the proposed Sickle Cell Disorder Research and Therapy Centres would gulp N4.7 billion when established. Katung who sponsored the bill which has scaled second reading in the Senate, made this known in an interviewContinue Reading
By Peter Uwumarogie The Gombe state government says it has targeted 1.7 million children for vaccination against measles and other diseases in the ongoing nationwide Integrated Measles-Rubella Vaccination campaign. The exercise billed to hold between Oct. 18 and 28, is being implemented in partnership between the Federal and state government,Continue Reading
By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe An engineer and transformational leader, Mrs Valerie Agberagba, has called for stronger collaboration among disciplines, and mentorship between older and younger engineers to drive national development. Agberagba made the call while delivering a lecture at the 2025 Elders’ Roundtable and Public Lecture organised by theContinue Reading
By Adebayo Olawunmi Spotify says its three-week experiential pop-up, Greasy Tunes Café, held in Lagos, was a melting pot of music and culture, offering a one-of-a-kind experience. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, made the remarks in a statement on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The National Sports Commission (NSC), in partnership with World Athletics and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), is set to host the inaugural Africa Running Conference in Lagos. This landmark event aims to unlock Nigeria’s sports potential, boost grassroots participation, and promote health, fitness, and excellence inContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria Foundation (PSNF), has launched a new humanitarian outreach programme, targeting vulnerable women in underserved areas with health education and relief packages. The initiative, which is the first of its kind by the foundation, began in Lugbe, Abuja, is aimed at increasing accessContinue Reading
By Adebayo Olawunmi OkayAfrica, a digital media platform for African culture, says the creation and distribution of its podcast, “Bird’s Eye View”, is a significant milestone in showcasing Africa’s most influential voices. In a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday, the platform described theContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The launch of the Nigeria Agricultural Intelligence Platform (NAIP) is a game-changer in the nation’s agricultural revolution, the Managing Director, Pixels Solutions Ltd, Mr Okey Udeogu has said. Udeogu made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday. TheContinue Reading
Prof. Abdullahi Usman, Chairman National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), says he is mot behind the arrest of any journalist by security agencies. In a statement by his Technical Assistant on Media, Ahmad Muazu, the NAHCON chairman said he did not order or request the arrest of any journalist orContinue Reading
