By Ijeoma Okigbo The President, Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF), Lekan Fatodu, has reaffirmed the federation’s commitment to youth development and swimming growth through sustainable programmes. Fatodu made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the just-concluded second edition of the “SwimContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu Plan International Nigeria, a development and humanitarian organisation on Friday, called for improved budgetary allocation to enhance youth development, especially in the areas of software, education and digital skills. Mr Tunde Aremu, the Policy, Research and Influencing Manager of the organisation made the call in Abuja, duringContinue Reading
By Rotimi Ijikanmi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For four days, the road into Benue became a moving test of perception, with a presidential media team traversing routes once feared for attacks, without incident. The Renewed Hope Ambassadors Presidential Media Team, led by Mr Bayo Onanuga, theContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, says Nigeria falls behind countries with similar populations in economic output, underscoring the need for stronger development partnerships. Bagudu stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the 2026vCatholic Relief Services (CRS) Nigeria Impact Showcase, organised to commemorateContinue Reading
By Edith Tsokar Prof. Samson Afolabi of the Mathematics Education, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has called for a shift from rote learning to practical, technology-driven Mathematics Education. Afolabi made the call on Thursday at the 41st inaugural lecture entitled “The What, Why, Who, How, When and Where: MyContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Federal Government, in collaboration with UNESCO, the Government of Japan and the Pan African University (PAU), has inaugurated a master training workshop in Abuja to strengthen teachers’ professional development through mobile learning platforms. The workshop with the theme, “Empowering Female Teachers and School Leaders through IntegratingContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) has urged Nigerian leaders to sustain investments in community development. The Chair, CDD International Governing Council, John Odah, stated this at the inauguration of a community water project and toilet facility in Shadadi LEA Primary School, Kuje, Abuja, on Friday.Continue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) As dawn breaks over Owerri, the familiar hum of commerce begins to gather pace. Commercial buses jostle for passengers, traders arrange their wares, and artisans prepare for another day’s work. Along the reconstructed Douglas Road, traffic now moves withContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Civil engineering professionals have warned that poor road maintenance and weak infrastructure investment portend danger for nation’s development. They gave the warning during the 25th anniversary celebration of the Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE) on Friday in Abuja. The experts, who examined infrastructure’s role in nationalContinue Reading
Enugu’s path to self-reliance through security-led development By Ismail Abdulaziz, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Security and economic development are inextricably linked. Across Nigeria, insecurity has continued to undermine investment, disrupt economic activities and erode public confidence, costing the nation billions of naira annually in lost productivity and business opportunities.Continue Reading
