By Justina Auta A health communication scholar, Faridah Abraham of Kansas State University, has urged Nigeria to prioritise women’s access to accurate, culturally relevant maternal health information to reduce persistently high maternal deaths nationwide. Abraham made the call in Abuja, marking International Women’s Day 2026, warning that Nigeria loses aboutContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Two Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have urged the government to support and prioritise the reintegration of victims of insurgency into society to enable them rebuild their lives with dignity. Mrs Elizabeth Duile, Co-founder, Civitas Auxilium Foundation (CAF), and Dr Segun Showunmi, Convener of The Alternative, madeContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Abuja, March 9, 2026 (NAN) The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has called for inclusive policies, affordable financing and stronger institutional support to enhance growth and sustainability of women-led enterprises. Chief Emeka Obegolu, President of the ACCI disclosed this while marking the International Women’s DayContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government says it is working to strike a balance between ensuring adequate rice availability in the market while protecting local producers and processors to sustain Nigeria’s growing rice value chain. The Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh, said this during a meeting withContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has upgraded the chieftaincy stool of Kwali, in Kwali Area Council of the FCT, from second class to first class. Wike announced the upgrade in Kwali on Monday, during a visit to thank stakeholders in the areaContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has welcomed the Court of Appeal judgment voiding the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convention held in Ibadan on Nov. 15 and Nov. 16, 2025. The appellate court ruled on Monday that the party acted wrongly by proceeding with theContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The Federal Government says agriculture remains the backbone of Nigeria’s economy and a key driver of food security, job creation and poverty reduction. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, stated this at the Annual Ministerial Reward and Recognition Ceremony on Monday in Abuja. Kyari saidContinue Reading
By Edith Nwapi The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday, voided the National convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Ibadan on Nov. 15 and Nov. 16, 2025. The Appellate Court held that it was wrong for the party to have proceeded with the convention despite aContinue Reading
By Yusuf Yunus Mr Taofik Adegbite, Chief Executive Officer, Marine Platforms Ltd. says strengthening indigenous technical capacity and expanding local participation in offshore operations remain critical to driving sustainable growth in Nigeria’s energy sector. Adegbite said this in a statement on Monday as indigenous offshore engineering and subsea services firm,Continue Reading
By Rachael Abujah The Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS), Nigeria Branch, has emphasised the need for stronger collaboration among Commonwealth nations to unlock opportunities for shared prosperity and sustainable development. The Country Director, RCS, Mr Blackson Bayewumi, made the call on Monday in Abuja during the 2026 Commonwealth Day celebration hostedContinue Reading
