Turkish President Recep Erdogan has warned that the violation of Türkiye’s airspace “cannot be excused for any reason whatsoever.” Erdogan was speaking to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in a phone call discussing recent regional developments following the interception of another missile heading to Türkiye. “Türkiye will continue to take allContinue Reading
By Martha Agas An editor with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Martha Agas, has been selected as a finalist for the Women Changing the World Global Awards to be held in April in Paris, France. Agas was selected from more than 1,500 nominations from 97 countries as a finalistContinue Reading
L – R: Alhaji Musiliu Atinuke, Chairman, South West Zone and Council member, Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered); Taiwo Olusesi, PhD, Registrar/Chief Executive; Commodore Abimbola Ayuba rtd, President and Chairman of Council; Mrs. Ijeoma Okere, National Treasurer; Mr. Akin Iroko, a former Administrator, Mrs. Appoloniah Odiah, Chairman, Maitama Chapter atContinue Reading
By Martha Agas Women in Mining in Nigeria (WIMIN) have called for increased access to technical training and professional development to support women in the sector. The National President of the association, Dr Janet Adeyemi, made the call in a special message to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) on MondayContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, will lead a multi-sector initiative to strengthen health financing and climate adaptation efforts across selected African countries. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja by the Spokesperson to Osinbajo, Mohammed Brimah. Brimah said OsinbajoContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Abdulrahman Mohammed-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT) says it will meet on Wednesday following the outcome of the Court of Appeal Judgement on Monday. The Appellate Court in Abuja had voided the National convention of the party held in Ibadan on Nov. 15Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has reaffirmed the fund’s commitment to supporting education and research in military institutions. Echono said this when the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the headquartersContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Continued engagement with Nigeria’s National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and other state institutions is beginning to expand access to cancer care, says Maturin Tchoumi, a Senior Roche Executive. However, according to him, late diagnosis and low breast cancer awareness are still costing lives. Tchoumi, who leadsContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has urged the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) to urgently strengthen domestic refining capacity. This is to shield Nigeria from global petroleum market shocks. Dr Billy Gillis-Harry, National President, PETROAN, on Monday called on theContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has commended Nigeria for securing the hosting rights for the fifth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair 2027, describing the development as a major milestone for the country and the African continent. Obasanjo, gave the commendation on Monday, at the Wole SoyinkaContinue Reading
