By Vivian Ahanmisi Nigeria will make its second appearance at the 2025 World Sambo Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from Nov. 7 to Nov. 9. Organised by the Fédération Internationale de Sambo, the event is the top global competition for Sport Sambo, Combat Sambo, and Blind Sambo. Nigeria will be representedContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has arrested six of its personnel for alleged involvement in bribery while on official duty. The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. NAN reports that the arrested officers wereContinue Reading
By Simon Akoje Some financial experts say Nigeria’s $43.4 billion external reserves, the highest in five years, signals investor confidence, Naira stability, and stronger support for policies that improve citizens’ welfare. They made this known in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos, while commendingContinue Reading
By Aminu Garko No fever than 1,000 members of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) and Kwankwasiyya Movement in Kano State have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defectors, who converged at the Fine Time Events Centre in Kano, cited numerous interventions by President Bola Tinubu and Sen.Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s firm commitment to religious freedom, saying the country remains a democracy governed by constitutional guarantees that protect citizens of all faiths. In a statement on his official X handle on Saturday, @OfficialABAT, Tinubu said his administration had, since 2023, maintained openContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed Nigeria’s position towards benefiting from various sectors of global economy during the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. Amb. Bolaji Akinremi, Director of Reform and Foreign Service Innovation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, disclosed this in an interview withContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye Shareholders of Veritas Kapital Assurance Plc, have commended the company for prompt payment of their insurance claims. They gave the commendation at the 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company in Abuja on Friday. The shareholders also appealed to the newly appointed Board and management ofContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Mr Ebenezer Akarah, Chief Executive Officer/Founder, Bricks to Crib Company, has urged the Federal Government to prioritise the Charcoal industry and accord it similar attention given to the Oil and Gas sector. Akarah made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada The Adamawa Government, in collaboration with Malaria Consortium, has unveiled plans to roll out mass drug administration (MDA) programme using Azithromycin to prevent killer diseases across the state. The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that the programme is targeting no fewer than 1.1 million children. MrContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye Shareholders of Veritas Kapital Assurance Plc, have elected the former Executive Vice Chairman of FCCPC, Mr Babatunde Irukera, as the Chairman, Board of Directors of the company. Irukera’s election followed a unanimous decision by the shareholders at the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s (FCCPC) 48th AnnualContinue Reading
