By Gabriel Agbeja The Federal Government says it will advance meteorology to enhance sustainable development across the country. Meteorology is the scientific study of the Earth’s atmosphere, focusing on short-term weather phenomena, processes, and forecasting. Mr Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, said this at the publicContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) says Nigeria remains Africa’s second largest onion producer after Egypt, with annual production estimated at 2.1 million metric tons. Alhaji Aliyu Isah, National President of the association, disclosed this in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
When Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu became the 25th Chief of Army Staff (COAS) on Oct. 30, 2025, expectations were immediate, intense, and uncompromising.Continue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Cross River has recorded high acceptance of the measles–rubella (MR) vaccination campaign, driven by school sensitisation, community mobilisation, and coordinated efforts by health workers, government agencies, and development partners. The campaign, part of Nigeria’s national effort to eliminate measles and rubella, is being implemented across all 18Continue Reading
By Precious Akutamadu The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has inaugurated a task force in Rivers State to combat the circulation of counterfeit and fake drugs, as well as unwholesome processed foods. The task force was inaugurated by NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, on TuesdayContinue Reading
By H.E. YU Dunhai, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria On February 10, 1971, the People’s Republic of China and the Federal Republic of Nigeria formally established diplomatic relations. Time has flown by, and today, on February 10, 2026, we celebrate a truly significant moment in ourhistory: the 55th anniversary of ourContinue Reading
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says airstrikes against Iran would not lead to the collapse of its regime. “No, it would not collapse,” Fidan said in a live interview with CNN Turk when asked if the regime would collapse if such an attack was carried out with the aim ofContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh Alhaji Abdul Rabiu, Chairman, BUA Group, has called on African governments and other stakeholders to urgently shift the continent’s economic model from raw materials extraction to large-scale processing/industrial transformation. Rabiu spoke on Tuesday at high-level mining forum convened by the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), in Cape Town,Continue Reading
By Franca Ofili Dr Nkechi Nwibo, a paediatrician, has advised parents against the use of perfumed baby products, saying they can trigger allergic reactions. Nwibo, Senior Registrar 1 at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom says his administration is reviving maritime infrastructure in the state to grow the blue economy. Eno said this at the maiden edition of the Niger Delta Blue Economy Investment Summit in Ikot Ekpene on Tuesday. Represented by Mr Uko Udom, theContinue Reading
