Keeping hope alive for children fighting cancer in Nigeria
2026-05-25
Keeping hope alive for children fighting cancer in NigeriaContinue Reading
FG assures no Ebola case in Nigeria, boosts national preparedness
2026-05-20
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
Anglican Synod: Jonathan urges religious leaders to intensify prayers for Nigeria
2026-05-16
By Philomina Attah Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has called on religious leaders and faith-based institutions to intensify prayers to help rebuild the nation’s social fabric amid growing moral decadence and insecurity in the country. Jonathan gave the advice during the First Session of the 13th Synod of the AnglicanContinue Reading
Why Nigeria is recording high number of out-of-school youths
2026-05-16
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Rising insecurity, poverty and early marriage are major factors responsible for Nigeria’s growing number of out-of-school youths. Dr John Edeh, the Director overseeing the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC) disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
Nigeria seeks global support for proposed state police
2026-05-15
By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani Nigeria has canvassed global support for the proposed State Police, saying the initiative will improve public trust, boost accountability and enhance internal security nationwide. Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, stated this while hosting UN Police Advisers in New York. Ibrahim said PresidentContinue Reading
Nigeria improving epidemic response; preparedness gaps persist – APHPN
2026-05-07
By Folasade Akpan The President, Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN), Dr Terfa Kene, says Nigeria has made significant progress in epidemic response but still faces gaps in pandemic preparedness. Kene told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in an interview in Abuja, that Nigeria’s response to outbreaksContinue Reading
Nigeria boosts technical cooperation with Caribbean states
2026-05-05
By Maureen Okon Nigeria has stepped up technical cooperation with Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada, and Barbados as part of efforts to deepen South-South ties among Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries. The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) said its Director-General, Yusuf Yakub, made the push during a working visit toContinue Reading
Lawmaker Ugbor bags award for advancing recycling in Nigeria
2026-05-02
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
Nigeria launches geospatial database project to boost credible population, housing census
2026-04-30
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 – FG
2026-04-22
Nigeria largest global producer of root, tuber crops – FGContinue Reading