Police to Adopt Values Charter, Partner NOA on Intelligence
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force will incorporate the National Values Charter into its training programmes as part of efforts to strengthen professionalism, accountability and ethical policing. The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, gave the assurance on Thursday while receiving the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, and his management […]
NOA Strengthens Digital Strategy Against Misinformation
By Al-kadriyar Abdullahi The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to leveraging digital platforms to provide Nigerians with timely, accurate, and verified information on government policies, programmes, and activities. The Director-General made this known while receiving a delegation from the National Digital Command and Policy Intelligence (NDCPI) […]
NOA Boss Pledges Stronger Staff Welfare, Reforms
By Al-kadriyar Abdullahi The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has reaffirmed his commitment to improving staff welfare, strengthening capacity building, and driving institutional reforms to enhance service delivery across the Agency. Speaking during a staff engagement meeting at the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja, Issa-Onilu said investing in employees’ welfare, training, and […]
NOA, NSCDC Unite To Deepen Security Awareness In Kwara
By Al-kadriyar Abdullahi The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have renewed their commitment to a stronger partnership aimed at improving security, promoting civic responsibility and closing the communication gap between government and citizens in Kwara State. The commitment was reaffirmed during a working visit by the NOA […]
NOA Commends Oyo Rescue Operation, Urges Unity
By Chinedu Echianu The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on Nigerians to unite against insurgency and other security threats, saying the country’s diversity remains one of its greatest strengths and must not be exploited by criminal elements seeking to create fear, division and instability. The appeal follows the successful rescue of students and teachers […]
FG Abolishes Three-Month Pre-Retirement Leave for Civil Servants
By Al-Kadriyar Abdullahi The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to discontinue the practice of placing civil servants on a mandatory three-month pre-retirement, commonly referred to as “terminal leave,” stating that the arrangement is not provided for in Nigeria’s Public Service Rules. The directive is contained in a circular issued by […]
NOA Lauds Funke Akindele on Naira Respect Message
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has issued a formal letter of commendation to renowned Nollywood filmmaker and actress, Funke Akindele, for promoting respect for the Nigerian Naira in her latest movie, “Behind the Scene.” In a letter dated April 8, 2026, and signed by the Director-General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, the agency praises Akindele […]
FG Introduces Mandatory Drug Testing in Schools
By AL-Kadriyar Abdullahi The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to introduce mandatory drug testing for secondary school students across the country as part of renewed efforts to address the rising incidence of substance abuse among young people. Under the proposed policy, students will undergo drug screening at the point of admission into secondary […]
NOA DG Issa-Onilu Unveils Agency’s Ambitious 2026 Agenda.
By Al-kadriyar Abdullahi The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, recently briefed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the agency’s ongoing reforms and its proposed 2026 programmes and activities conceived to strengthen national unity, civic responsibility and value re-orientation across the country. The engagement, which underscored the strategic importance of national orientation […]
NOA, CIPMN Intensify Campaign for Mandatory Project Management Licensing
By AL-Kadriyar Abdullahi The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) have intensified advocacy for mandatory licensing and professional compliance in project management practice through a public awareness walk held in Abuja. The initiative is aimed at promoting high ethical standards, accountability, and adherence to regulatory requirements in […]