By Sumaila Ogbaje The former Chief of Army Staff, Retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has identified effective intelligence gathering and utilisation as critical to tackling Nigeria’s complex security challenges. Buratai made this known in Gora, Nasarawa State, at the presentation of the book, Defence, Intelligence and Statecraft, written in his honour.Continue Reading
By Uchenna Eletuo The Nigerian Young Academy (NYA) has urged scientists to collaborate across disciplines to conduct research capable of solving societal challenges and improving human well-being. The President of NYA, Prof. Temitope Onuminya, gave the advice at the academy’s 16th Anniversary Conference and General Assembly held atContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has urged the Federal Government and stakeholders in the livestock industry to adopt a holistic approach towards addressing challenges confronting pastoralists. The National President of the association, Malam Baba Othman-Ngelzarma, made the call in Abuja on Wednesday, atContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Alhaji Raheem Adedoyin, a former Commissioner for Information and Home Affairs in Kwara, has challenged diasporans to support government’s security initiatives. Adedoyin made the call in Baltimore, United States, while delivering the guest lecture at the 10th Convention of Kwara State Association of Nigeria (KSANG), North America.Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Presidency has urged Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to complement government efforts in tackling Nigeria’s economic, social and humanitarian challenges through stronger partnerships that promote sustainable development and improve the wellbeing of vulnerable communities. Speaking at the investiture of Mr Sikiru Owonikoko as Rotary InternationalContinue Reading
By Blessing Ibegbu Prof. Haruna Ayuba, Vice-Chancellor of Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, has said that the burden of proof in election petition cases often pose challenges and procedural hurdles in the electoral system. Ayuba said this at the 13th Inaugural Lecture delivered by Prof. Magdalyne Dura, Professor of ConstitutionalContinue Reading
By Edith Tsokar Some young innovators have won top awards in drone and robotics competitions at the 2026 Abuja Hackathon, showcasing technological solutions designed to solve societal challenges. Some of the innovators spoke in an intervew with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the end of the competition onContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and united, asserting that the country possesses the resilience to overcome its current socio-economic and security challenges. The CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, made the call in an Easter message issued on Sunday in Abuja.Continue Reading
Fair By Stanley Nwanosike The Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA), says the current economic challenges affected the just concluded 37th Enugu International Trade Fair. The President of ECCIMA, Mr Nnanyelugo Onyemelukwe, made the disclosure during the closing of the fair after an extension of two days.Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS) has identified inadequate land data and skill gaps in sustainability as key limitations faced by Surveyors while discharging their duties in Nigeria. The institute also listed poor public recognition and lack of multi sectoral growth for robust practice among the challengesContinue Reading
