By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Security and Development Group (NSDG), an NGO, has thrown its weight behind Gen. Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff, over his repeated advocacy to end open grazing nationwide. The Secretary of the group, Mr Chuks Oyema, made the declaration while briefing newsmen on the nationalContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Wednesday, renewed its sensitisation on proper handling of the Naira through the flag-off of a road show in Abuja. Officials of the apex bank at the flag-off, urged Nigerians to always keep banknotes clean, avoid folding or crushing them, andContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Caritas Nigeria, a leading humanitarian and development arm of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), has expressed its commitment to serving the poor and vulnerable children. The organisation appealed to Nigerians to support its work, stressing the need for Nigerians to partner with its initiativesContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Dr Zacch Adedeji, Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has credited Nigeria’s record revenue growth to bold fiscal reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Adedeji revealed that federal revenue reached N3.64 trillion in September 2025, a 411 per cent increase from N711 billionContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen A Professor of Cybersecurity and Computing, Uche Mbanaso, has called on ECOWAS to embrace and deploy Artificial Intelligence tools to tackle the sub-region’s multi-faceted security challenges like violent extremism and terrorism. Mbanaso stated this at the ECOWAS Parliament’s 2025 Second Extraordinary Session with the theme: “Harnessing ArtificialContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko, (APC-Delta), has called for the urgent activation and implementation of the Emergency Medical Treatment (EMT) funds as provided for under Section A150 of the National Health Act 2014. Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District, made the call in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun and Tope Lawanson Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to impactful policies and partnerships empowering women in innovation and leadership roles. Sanwo-Olu stated this on Tuesday at the Lagos State Ministry of Women and Poverty Alleviation’s flagship conference, ‘WAPA Connect,’ heldContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) On the rugged edges of the Tibetan Plateau in Qinghai Province lies Deji village, once a community where poverty seemed permanent. Once upon a time, harsh winters, scarce farmlands, and limited access to education and healthcare made survival in the enclaveContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) says its marketplace for ACReSAL project recorded and delivered huge investment through land restoration. Dr Joy Agene, Senior Environmental Specialist, World Bank and Task Team Leader, ACReSAL, said this at the ACReSAL Marketplace showcase in Abuja on Tuesday. According toContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Busayo Onijala-Omole, a Senior Correspondent with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has been honoured with the China-Nigeria Friendship Youth Contribution Award in Lagos. The award was presented by Ms Yan Yuqing, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China inContinue Reading
