Abuja: The Founder and Executive Director of Hope Behind Bars Africa (HBBA), Mrs. Funke Adeoye, has won the 2025 Outstanding Young Lawyer Award of the International Bar Association (IBA). The organisation’s Communication Officer, Ms. Ogechi Ogwuma, on…
Abuja: Niger residents have commended the ongoing distribution of Insecticide-Treated Nets (ITNs) to households aimed at reducing malaria cases across the state. Some of the residents who spoke with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna on Friday, sai…
Abuja: The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a $300 million World Bank credit to support internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities across several Northern states. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Econ…
Abuja: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has urged the modernisation of traditional Islamic schools as a strategy to combat the growing issues of terrorism and violent extremism in the sub-region. President of the ECOWAS Commissio…
Kaduna: The Federal Government has announced its commitment to enhancing crop yields sustainably by focusing on the development of climate-resilient and disease-tolerant crops. These crops are expected to withstand pests, diseases, and extreme weather…
Lagos: The introduction of the Nestl© Income Accelerator Programme (IAP) promises to revolutionize cocoa farming in Nigeria, providing significant financial incentives to farming families and addressing long-standing issues in the sector.
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Abuja: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, announced that troops will continue their offensive actions until insurgents are denied all forms of support and sanctuary. This statement was made during his inaugural operational tour of …
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump recently announced on social media that he was redesignating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern due to what he called serious violations of religious freedom. A few days later, he threatened that he woul…