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June 7, 2025
Statistics Empowers Innovation and Economic Growth – Insights from Yabatech Rector
Lagos: The Rector of Yaba College of Technology, Dr. Ibraheem Abdul, emphasized the pivotal role of statistics in driving innovation and economic development across various sectors in Nigeria. Abdul expressed these views during the 18th Inaugural Lect…
GSS Ilorin Class of ’91 Advocates for Peace and Patriotism During Eid-El-Kabir
Abuja: The 1991 Set of Government Secondary School (GSS) Ilorin Old Students’ Association has called on members and Nigerians, at large, to be peaceful and patriotic as Muslims celebrate this year’s Eid-El-Kabir. The National Chairman of the associati…
No Lives Lost in Fire Incident at Pilgrims’ Hotel – NAHCON
Makkah: The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed that no lives were lost in a fire incident that occurred at a hotel accommodating 484 Nigerian pilgrims in Makkah on Saturday.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the fire brok…
Nigeria’s Civil War: Gowon Reflects on His Most Challenging Era
Abuja: Former Head of State, retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, has described the Nigerian Civil War period as the most difficult period of his life.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Gowon shared his reflections on the civil war during an event in Abuj…
Eid-el-Kabir: Taraba Traditional Ruler Encourages Agricultural Development
Gassol: His Royal Highness, Idris Chiroma, the Emir of Gassol in the Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba, has called upon his subjects to embrace farming as a means of economic empowerment. Chiroma made this appeal on Saturday in his Sallah message…
IBB Expresses Condolences to Niger Government Following Mokwa Flood Disaster
Minna: Former Nigerian Military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, has extended his condolences to the people of Mokwa and the entire Niger State in light of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa Local Government Area. Babangida made his remarks whil…
NAF Launches Pre-Emptive Airstrikes on Boko Haram in Borno, Killing Scores
Abuja: The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced that the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) has successfully executed pre-emptive airstrikes on key Boko Haram hideouts located at Tumbumma Baba and Chiralia in Borno State, resulting in the e…
Nigeria’s Cycling Culture: Navigating the Road to Sustainable Transport
Abuja: In 2001, Nigeria’s then Minister of Transportation, Chief Ojo Maduekwe, became a vocal proponent of cycling, advocating for its adoption to alleviate the gridlock crippling the nation’s economy. Maduekwe not only promoted the idea but also led …
Zulum and Shehu Call on Federal Government to Expedite Alau Dam Project to Prevent Flooding
Maiduguri: Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno and the Shehu of Borno, Alh. Abubakar El-Kanemi, have appealed to the Federal Government to fast-track the rehabilitation and expansion of the Alau Dam. The duo made the appeal when the Shehu paid the traditiona…
Lassa Fever Vaccine by Nigerian Scientist Shows High Efficacy
Abuja: Renowned virologist, Dr. Simeon Agwale, has revealed that a Lassa fever vaccine developed by a Nigerian has successfully passed preclinical trials involving mice and non-human primates. Dr. Agwale, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Innovati…