By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Government on Thursday commended the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for its longstanding developmental support and pledged deeper collaboration to advance Nigeria’s reform agenda. The Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, gave the commendation while receiving UNDP Resident Representative, Ms Elsie Attafuah,Continue Reading
By Maureen Okon Dr Yusuf Yakub, Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), has hailed Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, as he marks his 59th birthday, describing his service as unforgettable for Nigeria. Yakub made the remarks in a statement by Mr Nkem Anyata-Lafia, Special Assistant onContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it has concluded investigations into the high airfares charged by airlines during the 2025 Yuletide period. The Executive Vice Chairman of FCCPC, Mr Tunji Bello, said the commission was considering mandating the airlines to refund affected passengers overContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed his commitment to democracy, national unity and the rule of law, describing himself as a “die-hard democrat”. Tinubu spoke during an interfaith breaking of fast with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) at theContinue Reading
By Dorcas Elusogbon The Forum of Social Democratic Party (SDP) State Chairmen has congratulated the party’s national chairman, Prof. Abubakar Gombe, on his confirmation by the National Executive Council (NEC) to lead the party. In a statement signed by the forum’s secretary, Idris Adamu on Thursday, the chairmen, ledContinue Reading
By Abiemwense Moru Dr Emmanuel Sokpo, Country Director of the Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED), says non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and hypertension are increasingly affecting populations across Nigeria. Sokpo spoke at a meeting with Health Editors on cardiovascular health and healthy food environment prioritiesContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Lagos, March 13, 2026 (NAN) The Tunji Olowolafe Foundation has unveiled a N1 billion initiative aimed at sponsoring 1,000 Nigerian students at Miva Open University over a five-year period. The initiative, tagged “Gbemisola Olowolafe Miva Scholarship”, was launched by Mr Tunji Olowolafe, Chairman of Deux Project Ltd.Continue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa Dr Kennedy Mbekeani, Director-General for Southern Africa, African Development Bank (AfDB), has called for stronger policy alignment and private capital mobilisation to unlock Africa’s trade potential under the African Continental Free Trade Area(AfCTA). Mbekeani made the call while delivering a keynote address at the 2026 Africa TradeContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Nigeria, Adamawa Branch, on Thursday sensitised schoolgirls in Yola on their rights and career opportunities. The event was organised to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, with the theme: “Rights, Justice and Action for AllContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has urged public servants to embrace visionary leadership, efficiency and accountability to transform Africa’s public sector. Tunji-Ojo made the call on Thursday in Abuja at the closing ceremony of the 2025 AIG Public Leaders Programme, organised by the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation.Continue Reading
