Gov’ship: We’re not adopting zoning in Oyo state – ADC
2026-02-05
Gov’ship: We’re not adopting zoning in Oyo state – ADC Zoning By Suleiman Shehu Ibadan, Feb. 5, 2026 (NAN) The African Democratic Congress (ADC) inContinue Reading
Wike-backed PDP leaders attend INEC stakeholders’ meeting
2026-02-05
Wike-backed PDP leaders attend INEC stakeholders’ meeting Meeting By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Feb. 5, 2026 (NAN) The Nyesom Wike-led National Caretaker Committee of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is presently attending the regular quarterly meeting of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading
INEC registers 2 new political parties, DLA, NDC
2026-02-05
INEC registers 2 new political parties, DLA, NDC Party By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Feb. 5, 2026 (NAN) The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered two new political parties, increasing the total number of registered parties in Nigeria to 21. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan,Continue Reading
LASEMA pushes attitudinal changes to cut fire outbreaks in Lagos
2026-02-05
LASEMA pushes attitudinal changes to cut fire outbreaks in Lagos The Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu,clarifies key issues during an interview with NAN LASEMA pushes attitudinal change to cut fire outbreaks in Lagos Attitude By Fabian Ekeruche Lagos, Feb.5, 2026(NAN)The Lagos State EmergencyContinue Reading
NDPC rallies stakeholders on privacy, ethics in digital transformation
2026-02-05
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Stakeholders in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem have called for stronger collaboration, ethical governance and public trust as the country embraces emerging technologies driving the digital economy. They made the call at the National Data Privacy Summit organised by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) as part of activitiesContinue Reading
NAN remains strategic partner in disaster management – PS LASEMA
2026-02-05
Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), has described the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as a strategic and indispensable partner in disaster management and public advocacy.Continue Reading
BPE, DISCOs meet to bridge metering gap
2026-02-05
The Director-General, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Mr Ayodeji Gbeleyi, says the bureau is collaborating among critical stakeholders in the power sector to bridge the metering gap estimated at 5.66 million meters across the country. Gbeleyi spoke on Wednesday evening in Abuja during a strategic meeting between the agency andContinue Reading
Stigma still stifling HIV/AIDS control efforts – NACA
2026-02-05
By Vivian Ihechu The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has warned that Nigeria’s battle against HIV was being undermined by persistent stigma, in spite millions needing sustained treatment and support. The Director-General of NACA, Dr Temitope Ilori, made the assertion in Lagos on Tuesday atContinue Reading
NGO raises concern over ‘unhealthy’ food marketing during festive periods
2026-02-05
By Oluwafunke Ishola An NGO, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) is worried that sugary drinks and ultra-processed foods are being promoted during festive seasons, worsening Nigeria’s burden of non-communicable diseases. Its Executive Director, Oluwafemi Akinbode, made the disclosure on Tuesday during a news briefing detailing CAPPA’sContinue Reading
Group backs NCS’ 40% clearance time – cut
2026-02-05
By Martha Agas An advocacy, the Customs Consultative Committee (CCC) has expressed support for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in its drive to reduce clearance time by 40 per cent through improved digital integration. The Secretary of the CCC, Dr Eugene Nweke, made this known in an interview with theContinue Reading
