By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, Jan 27, 2026 (NAN) A renowned economist, Prof. Ken Ife, says the delay in releasing the communiqué of the January meeting of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) can pose fiscal challenges. Ife, the Lead Consultant on Private Sector Development to the ECOWAS Commission, said thisContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa “Skillers League – The Builders Reality Show” has unveiled a new season of its construction competition series, with the theme, “The Rise of the Artisan”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Pan-African reality series brings together national teams of skilled builders to compete inContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) says Nigeria’s new tax reforms will strengthen revenue mobilisation and drive economic growth across sectors from 2026. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju, IMPI said the tax reforms, which took effect on Jan. 1, were expectedContinue Reading
Commendation By Rita Iliya Minna, Jan. 26, 2025 (NAN) Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger has commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for its professionalism and sacrifices in safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity and national security, particularly in the state. Bago, represented by the Commissioner for Homeland Security, Maurice Magaji, stated thisContinue Reading
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 11 kidnapped victims in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State following a swift operation along the Kaduna–Abuja road.Continue Reading
By Mercy Omoike The World Bank Group, together with the United Kingdom and other Cool Coalition stakeholders, has organised Nigeria Cooling Day to highlight challenges and solutions in the country’s cold chain sector. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the conference held at Marriott Hotel Ikeja on Monday.Continue Reading
Troops of the Nigerian military have neutralised dozens of terrorists, apprehended no fewer than 100 suspects and rescued at least 29 kidnapped victims in coordinated operations across the country.Continue Reading
By Monday Ijeh A US–based activist, Prof Sandra Duru, has dismissed reports suggesting that a Federal High Court had restrained her from speaking publicly or ordered the removal of her social media posts. A statement by Duru on Monday in Abuja described the reports as false, misleading, and a deliberateContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 26, 2026 (NAN) The Government of Ethiopia has officially declared the end of its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) following the completion of enhanced surveillance and the mandatory follow-up period, with no new confirmed cases reported for consecutive 42 days. The WorldContinue Reading
By Hamza Suleiman Maroua (Cameroon), Jan. 26, 2026 (NAN)No fewer than 3,122 people displaced by Boko Haram attacks were on Monday cleared for repatriation to their communities in Gwoza and Bama council areas of Borno. Rudacogora Monique, the Head of Sub-Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)Continue Reading
