Politics

  The Federal Government has expressed concern over reported disruptions at the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Benin City, Edo State. The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, said the ministry is closely monitoring the situation and has briefed the Presidency, which is […]

The United States is edging closer to ending its record-breaking government shutdown after the Senate approved a temporary spending package on Monday night, voting 60 to 40 in favor of funding the federal government through January 30 and restoring pay for hundreds of thousands of federal workers. The bill now […]

The Director General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Otunba Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, has shared the Council’s vision for transforming Nigeria into a leading hub for vehicle manufacturing, design, and innovation in Africa. Speaking on the National Orientation Agency’s (NOA) Policy Perspective programme in Abuja, Osanipin highlighted […]

The Federal Government has disbursed N32.9 billion to all states and primary healthcare centres (PHCs) across Nigeria, the third round of funding this year, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate, announced in Abuja. The funds were released through the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) under […]

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on all Nigerians to prioritize immunization as the country marks World Immunization Day 2025 under the theme “Vaccine for All: Protecting Our Future Together.” The agency highlighted the critical role vaccines play in preventing deadly diseases, noting that immunization saves between 3.5 and […]

The Kwara State Government has concluded the 2025 edition of its free medical and surgical outreach with the final phase held at the General Hospital, Kaiama, in Kaiama Local Government Area. The exercise, organised by the State Ministry of Health, provided residents with free medical consultations, surgical procedures, eye care […]

The Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN) has urged Nigerians in the diaspora to use their annual festive homecomings as opportunities to invest in the country’s creative economy. Ahead of the 2025 Detty December celebrations, ATPN emphasized the need for diaspora engagement to go beyond entertainment, encouraging cultural and […]

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has entered a formal partnership with the Al-Muhajirun Humanitarian Development Association to advocate for children’s rights and improve the welfare of vulnerable groups, including Almajiris, widows, and other at-risk populations across Nigeria. The commitment was announced by the Director General of NOA, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, […]

The Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, today, held the grand finale of the 2025 Tax Club Quiz Competition at the Ilorin Innovation Hub. The event, which brought together students, teachers, and education stakeholders from across the state, aimed […]

The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has launched the Sugarcane Outgrower Development Programme (SODP), a flagship initiative aimed at boosting local sugar production and advancing Nigeria’s drive toward self-sufficiency in the sector. The Executive Secretary/CEO of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr. Kamar Bakrin (R), with the Head of […]