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July 25, 2025
COAS Commends NDC Course 33 for Innovative Security Solutions
Abuja: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has praised participants of the National Defence College (NDC) Course 33 for offering innovative and futuristic solutions to national security challenges. The commendation was given in A…
Bago’s Wife Encourages Measles Rubella Vaccine Acceptance in Niger
Minna: Hajiya Fatima Bago, the wife of Niger State Governor, has initiated a campaign to raise awareness about the measles rubella vaccine, which is set to be launched in Nigeria this October. The initiative aims to mitigate childhood illnesses and re…
FG Initiates Repatriation of Stranded Nigerians from Central African Republic
Abuja: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced its efforts to repatriate stranded Nigerian nationals from the Central African Republic (CAR). Officials have made contact with the affected individuals, marking a significant step towards their ret…
Financial Markets Key to Nigeria’s Economic Transformation, Says Expert
Lagos: Ms Olawunmi Ashafa, an Assistant Editor-in-Chief with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), asserts that Nigeria’s path toward economic transformation requires strategic execution and efficient capital mobilisation beyond mere ambition. Ashafa shar…
40,000 Patients Benefit from 16-Year Free Medical Outreach in Edo, Delta, Kogi, and Bayelsa
Benin: No fewer than 40,000 patients across Edo, Delta, Kogi, and Bayelsa States have benefited from the Rural Health Initiatives for Improved Living (RHIFIL) free medical services over the past 16 years. The President of the organisation, Rev. Mrs Jo…
LG Chairman Sues Niger Government Over Alleged Tenure Reduction
Abuja: Alhaji Aminu Yakubu-Ladan, the Chairman of Chanchaga Local Government Area (LGA) in Niger, has initiated legal proceedings against the state government, challenging the alleged reduction of the tenure of local government chairmen and councillor…
FG Sets Six-Week Deadline for Completion of Renewed Hope City in Kano
Kano: The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the timely delivery of the Renewed Hope City housing project in Kano State, setting a six-week deadline for its completion. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, gav…
NUJ Launches Press Clubs in FCT Schools to Foster Journalism Interest
Abuja: The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has inaugurated Press Clubs in two secondary schools within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of its 2025 Press Week activities. This initiative is designed to mentor students, igni…
Chinese Embassy Probes Alleged Abandonment of Nigerian Miners in CAR
Abuja: The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has initiated an investigation into an alleged abandonment of Nigerian miners by a Chinese mining company in the Central African Republic (CAR). The Embassy made this known, in a statement, on Friday in Abuja.
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Professional Teacher Education Key to Gender Equity in STEM, Says Prof. Nnaka
Abuja: Prof. Chibuogwu Nnaka, a lecturer at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), has emphasized that professional teacher education is crucial for overcoming gender barriers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) career…