By Grace Abe The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has nominated the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Mrs Hulayat Omidiran, as its first National Matron. SWAN President, Isaiah Benjamin announced the nomination when he and other members of the National Executive Committee visited Omidiran in Abuja onContinue 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 Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government says it will institutionalise the National Learning Assessment (NLA) every three years as part of efforts to tackle learning poverty and improve the quality of education across the country. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja after monitoringContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says President Bola Tinubu’s 700-kilometre legacy highway will connect states. Idris spoke on Wednesday in Akwanga at the start of Section One of the Akwanga–Jos–Bauchi–Gombe Super Highway. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the project coversContinue Reading
By Edith Tsokar The National Librarian and Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria, Prof. Chinwe Anunobi, has urged Nigerian children and youths to embrace reading for self-development and national growth. Anunobi made the call in a goodwill message to commemorate the 2026 Children’s Day celebration in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Mukhtar Sagir Dambatta, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria’s football prowess is undoubtedly acclaimed worldwide. In Africa, Nigeria is recognised as a football giant with some of the best stars in international football to show for it. Talent abounds on every street of the nation; its youth consistently excelContinue Reading
By Tina Auta/Folasade Akpan The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, says the scheme has consistently fulfilled its mandate of promoting national unity and integration for 53 years. He said this during the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum in Abuja. He said the NYSCContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has reassured Nigerians that there is no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease in the country, while intensifying preparedness and surveillance measures nationwide. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, gave the assurance in a statement issued Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede says responsible journalism is necessary for national security. Oluyede said this on Tuesday in his goodwill message at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT press week 2026 lecture and award ceremony. Represented by the Director, Defence Information,Continue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan/Funmilayo Adeyemi Education stakeholders have unveiled a nationwide movement to mobilise 200,000 teachers to drive reforms aimed at restoring the dignity, quality and attractiveness of the teaching profession. The initiative was unveiled at the “Let There Be Teachers Conference 2026” on Friday in Abuja. The News Agency ofContinue Reading
