By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Honoring a rare invitation as Special Guest at the 63rd Independence anniversary of Republic of Benin, Tuesday, in Cotonou, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the commonality of cultures, history and demographics of both countries will be explored to the advantage of citizens. ...
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By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on the Federal and state governments and employers to take decisive actions to ensure a supportive breastfeeding environment for all working mothers, including those in the formal and informal sector. The UNICEF Country Representative...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (IESALC) is providing support for Prof. Yemi Osinbajo’s newly formed Organisation, Future Perspectives, partnering to launch the “Innovation to Transform Education Training” (ITET) in Nigeria. Future Perspectives, a...
Nigeria have qualified for the knockout phase of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup for the third time, after battling out a 0-0 draw with Republic of Ireland on Monday. Ireland’s fate was sealed before this game after narrow defeats to Australia and Canada. But the stalemate with...
The rising number of people dying from snakebites across the country has heightened the calls for local production of Anti-Snake Venom (ASV) vaccines, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has reported. Reports from across major snakebite treatment centres indicate that the incidences of the attacks have continued to rise...
Niger’s military leaders have warned against any armed intervention in the country as West African leaders are set to gather in Nigeria’s capital on Sunday for an emergency summit to decide on further actions to pressure the army to restore constitutional order. Heads of state of the 15-member...
BY RICHARD ABU, Lafia – Stakeholders at a one day training workshop organized by the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) for journalists have called for more media advocacy through early reporting.of impending disasters and security challenges. The workshop which took place over the weekend at the...
Super Falcons former coach, Godwin Izilein says the team has the potential to surpass its quarter finals record at the ongoing female world cup. Izilein said this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar on Friday. He said that the players needed to improve on the team’s...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has expressed the willingness of the Federal Government of Nigeria to support global tech giant, Google Incorporated, to create one million digital jobs in Nigeria. The President gave the assurance at the State House, Friday evening during the...
Vice President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria is at a new dawn to chart and re-position its destiny for greatness, considering the measures adopted by the President Bola Tinubu administration to diversify the nation’s economy. Mr Olusola Abiola, Director, Information, Office of the Vice President, in a statement, said...
The acting Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Adewale Adeniyi says the Service is currently reviewing the strategy of the enforcement unit. Adeniyi revealed this at a meeting with Patrol Heads of the Federal Operations Unit, Zone ‘A’, after rounding off his maiden visit to some area...
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres have backed Nigeria’s efforts toward the restoration of constitutional order in Niger Republic. This is contained in a statement by Dele Alake, presidential spokesman. The presidency said that the support was made in separate telephone...
Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala, said on Thursday that the team still had a lot to offer in Women’s football after their superlative performance against co-host Australia at ongoing 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup m The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Falcons coming from behind...
NIgerian First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, commended the Super Falcons for their victory over co-hosts Australia, in the on-going FIFA women World Cup. The Falcons on Thursday overcame a stubborn Australian side 3-2 at Brisbane Stadium in their first win at fiesta. Emily van Egmond opened scores for Australia...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are having the upper hand in the Women’s World Cup match between them and co-host Australia on Thursday. Australia took the lead in the first minute of the added five minutes after the regular first 45 minutes through Van Egmood. The Super Falcons responded swiftly to...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu on behalf of Nigerians has extended best wishes to the Super Falcons as they prepare to face Australia in their second group match at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023. This is contained in a statement issued ...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Federal Government can safe over $200billion yearly by blocking loopholes in oil revenue, Nigeria’s leading anti-corruption group, HEDA has said. To achieve this measure, the country needs to work with all stakeholders including security, media, community based organisations and anti-graft...
Prof. Eugene Nweke, the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the Ebonyi State University (EBSU), said that the institution was ranked the sixth best state university among all the state universities in Nigeria. He added that all the verified programmes of the university had been fully accredited by the National Universities Commission...
Football fans in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) say they are confident that the Super Eagles would qualify for the 2026 FIFA world cup from the African zone. The fans who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja, said that the team has...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says the country is prepared to take on another formidable challenge – ensuring vaccine equity. The Director-General, NCDC, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja, on the sidelines of Canada’s Global...