By Abigael Joshua Rep. Terseer Ugbor, Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Environment, has been conferred with the prestigious 2025 Industry Enabler Award by the Recyclers Association of Nigeria (RAN). The award was presented during the 2026 Annual Recyclers Conference & Awards (ARC26), held at the MUSON Centre inContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Nigeria has launched a geospatial database to strengthen preparations for the forthcoming National Population and Housing Census, aimed at delivering credible, technology-driven and verifiable national population data. The initiative was unveiled on Thursday in Abuja at a High-Level engagement on Consolidating Nigeria’s Geospatial Database in Preparation forContinue Reading
Nigeria largest global producer of root, tuber crops – FGContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Spirits and Wines Association of Nigeria (SWAN) says Nigeria loses an estimated N428 billion annually to illicit trade in spirits and wines. The Director-General of the association, Tony Okwoju, disclosed this at the conclusion of a one-day stakeholders’ workshop on combating illicit trade in the spiritsContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Nigeria is partnering with France to deepen cultural exchange and create a musical synergy aimed at redefining global sound. Stakeholders noted that music cuts across language barriers and serves as a universal form of expression understood by people of diverse cultures. They spoke onContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The Federal Government says it spends 150 million dollars annually on vaccine procurement. Dr Muyi Aina, Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja, during the agency’s first quarterly media conference for 2026. Aina said funding for vaccinesContinue Reading
The Nigerian Navy and the South African Navy have concluded their maiden Naval Staff Talks, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and enhancing maritime security across Africa.Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi A university don, Prof. Adams Agahiu, has commended President Bola Tinubu for reaffirming his commitment to building a stable, peaceful and prosperous nation. Agahiu, who is the Director, National Education Summit, gave the commendation while speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Monday. He said the President hadContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Renowned economist and banker, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen has presented a compelling roadmap for Nigeria to achieve sustainable greatness and long-term prosperity. The seasoned technocrat and former Group Managing Director of the New Nigeria Development Company (NDDC) spoke at the Silver Jubilee Awards Ceremony of the Independent Newspaper inContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba The UN Deputy Secretary-General, Ms Amina Mohammed, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to supporting Nigerian-led solutions to development and humanitarian challenges. UN spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, said Mohammed had returned from Nigeria, where she visited Zamfara and Benue states and met communities affected by insecurity and displacement. HeContinue Reading
