IFAD 49: Nigeria Pushes Youth, Women Investment to Tackle Hunger
By Julian Osamoto Nigeria has called for increased global investment in youth and women as a strategic pathway to strengthen food systems, create jobs, and reduce hunger. The call came at the 49th Session of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Governing Council in Rome, which focused on the theme “From Farm to Market: […]
Foundation Backs Govt’s Education Development Drive
By Uju Nwachukwu The Dr. Cairo Ojougboh Foundation has intensified its support for educational development in Nigeria, providing financial assistance and motivation to students at St. Columba’s Grammar School, Agbor, in Delta State. At a special programme themed “Your Future, Your Choice,” the Foundation presented a cheque of ₦2,700,000 to cover examination fees for students […]
NAFDAC Denies Suspension of Sachet Alcohol Enforcement, Says Ban Still Active
By Julian Osamoto The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, says enforcement against sachet alcohol and alcoholic drinks packaged in small PET bottles has not been suspended. In a statement signed by the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NAFDAC, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, the Agency describes as false and misleading reports […]
Katsina NOA Strengthens Media Collaboration to Promote National Values
By Al-Kadriyar Abdullahi The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Katsina State has called for stronger media partnership to promote government programmes and deepen national values, as part of efforts to build a disciplined and patriotic society. The Acting State Director of the Agency, Haruna Malumfashi, made the call during a courtesy visit to the General […]
NOA, Partners carry out Fire Safety Awareness in Wuse Market, Abuja
By Al-Kadriyar Abdullahi The National Orientation Agency (NOA) FCT Directorate, in partnership with NEMA, the FCT Fire Service, and other agencies, have carried out a Market Fire Safety Roadshow at Wuse Market, Abuja. They educated Traders, shop owners, and drivers on fire prevention and safety practices, with guidance delivered in major Nigerian languages. The session […]
Funding Shortfalls Limit Audit of Nigeria’s Foreign Missions to Five
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s Auditor-General says funding shortfalls limited the audit of foreign missions to just five in 2025, raising concerns over oversight of public spending abroad. Auditor-General, Shaakaa Chira, stated this during the 2026 budget defence of the Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation (OAuGF) before the House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee […]
DG NILDS Praises Wopa’s Appointment as Kwara United Queens Chairman
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has commended the appointment of his Special Assistant on Politics (SAPOL), Abdulrasaq Owolabi-Wopa, as the new Chairman of Kwara United Queens. Professor Sulaiman described the appointment as “a round peg in a round hole,” noting that the […]
NIS DG Seeks Higher Funding to Boost Sports Development
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Institute of Sports (NIS), Philip Shuaibu, has made a fresh appeal for increased government funding, warning that the institute cannot fulfil its mandate without stronger financial backing. Shuaibu made the call on Wednesday during his budget defence before the National Assembly in Abuja, stressing that persistent underfunding […]
51,955 Out of 80,812 Inmates Awaiting Trial Nationwide – NCoS
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) on Wednesday hinted that 51,955 of the country’s 80,812 inmates of the national custodial population are awaiting trial. Controller-General, Sylvester Nwakuche, who disclosed this during the Service’s 2025 budget performance and 2026 budget defence before the House Committee on Reformatory Institutions in Abuja, said this highlights severe […]
NSC Inaugurates Pioneer Board for Nigeria Federation of American Football
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Sports Commission (NSC) has formally inaugurated the maiden board of the Nigeria Federation of American Football (NFAF), marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to diversify and modernize its sports landscape. The ceremony, held at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, underscored the Commission’s commitment to developing emerging […]