By Folasade Akpan 5AMAS Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has stressed the importance of proper handwashing and hygiene to prevent the spread of infectious diseases within Nigerian communities and public spaces. The foundation made this known on Wednesday during a sensitisation outreach at Jabi Central Motor Park, Abuja, commemorating theContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Medical experts have cautioned against self-medication for eye problems, emphasising the importance of regular eye check-ups to prevent vision loss. They gave the advice at a Workshop on Eye-Health and its Relevance to Effective Journalism, on Wednesday in Abuja. The workshop was organised by the Nigeria UnionContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Federal Government has commended inmates of the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre for their commitment to reformatory skill acquisition which is aimed at their rehabilitation and successful reintegration into society The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, gave the commendation during a visit to Kuje custodialContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says the Federal Government will accelerate the judicial process towards the speedy trials of inmates awaiting trial. Tunji-Ojo said this on Wednesday during an unscheduled inspection visit to the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kuje, Abuja. He said government wasContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The National Taskforce for Cervical Cancer Elimination (NTF-CCE) has called for universal access to free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA testing to address the growing burden of cervical cancer in Nigeria.Prof. Isaac Adewole, Chairman of NTF-CCE and former Health Minister, made the appeal during the 2025 International CancerContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne The Federal Government has commended the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) for its role in promoting Open and Distance Learning and for hosting the International Media and Information Literacy Institute (IMILI). The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, gave the commendation in AbujaContinue Reading
By Peter Okolie Stakeholders at a meeting on the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in Imo have raised concerns over what they deemed inadequate sensitisation and limited registration facilities for the exercise in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) convened theContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Chairman of Future Union Group, has pledged significant investments in key sectors of Nigeria’s economy to support the country’s development agenda. Al- Thani, a member of the ruling family of Qatar, said this while briefing newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja. He said that hisContinue Reading
The Moroccan Ambassador to Nigeria, Moha Tagma, says Morocco is a new destination for investment, and a proud partner to Nigeria. Tagma communicated this when he paid a condolence visit to Mr Tein Jack-Rich, President of Belemaoil Group, on Wednesday in his Abuja residence. The visit was to commiserate withContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased further to 18.02 per cent in September 2025. The NBS disclosed this in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for September 2025, which was released in Abuja on Wednesday. According to the report,Continue Reading
