By Jacinta Nwachukwu The International Budget Partnership (IBP), Nigeria, is set to scrutinise Nigeria’s budget implementation, focusing on whether approved funds translate into services for citizens. The Country Director, IBP, Nigeria, Olayinka Babalola, stated this at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja ahead of the organisation’s PULSE Summit 2026Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Nigeria is targeting technology transfer and local production of radiotherapy and imaging equipment by 2030 to strengthen cancer care, Dr Iziaq Salako has said. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare said this in a statement on Saturday after the Link Global Summit on InnovationContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has urged participants at an executive leadership course to use the opportunity to reflect on Nigeria’s challenges. Akpabio made the call at a four-day International Executive Leadership Course organised by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) for itsContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Nigeria’s estimated population of more than 238 million makes it Africa’s most populous country and the sixth most populous in the world. Yet, experts say the country’s greatest demographic challenge lies not in the size of its population, but in how it harnesses its youthful population. AboutContinue Reading
By Fatimah Muhammad Religious understanding and meaningful interaction have emerged as key steps toward building trust among people of different faiths and promoting peaceful coexistence. The call for greater understanding and engagement came up in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of a conferenceContinue Reading
By Adeola Akinbobola The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) has outlined a comprehensive strategy aimed at increasing insurance penetration in Nigeria. The Chairman of NIA, Mrs Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. She said that the strategy would runContinue Reading
By Rotimi Ijikanmi Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga has said that President Bola Tinubu deserves praise for expanding infrastructure across the country. Onanuga stated this during an inspection tour of the Makurdi–Otukpo–Obolo-Affor–Enugu dual carriageway by the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Presidential Media Team. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that theContinue Reading
By Ese Williams A legal practitioner, Mr Christopher Eichie, has said that corruption, weak institutions and declining ethical values remain major obstacles to Nigeria’s development. Eichie said this at the investiture of Rotarian Nosa Ayemien as the 12th President of the Rotary Club of Abuja Kubwa, which held on SundayContinue Reading
By Deborah Enwerem Morocco’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Moha Tagma, says Nigeria and Morocco share a long history of friendship, mutual respect, and growing cooperation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Ambassador stated this in his welcome address at a reception to commemorate the Throne Day ofContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan For many Nigerian households, salt is an essential ingredient that brings meals to life. From traditional soups and stews to modern convenience foods, it remains a constant feature in everyday cooking. However, health experts warn that what adds flavour to meals could also be contributing to aContinue Reading
