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August 6, 2025
INEC and Security Agencies Plan Seamless Voter Registration in Lagos
Lagos: Ahead of the flag-off of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday convened a meeting with heads of security agencies under the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Sec…
Nigeria’s Efforts to Combat Hepatitis in Prisons Highlight Critical Challenges
Abuja: Nigeria is facing a significant public health challenge with hepatitis, as estimates from the National AIDS, STIs, and Hepatitis Control Programme (NASCP) indicate that 8.1 percent of adults aged 15-64 live with hepatitis B, and 1.1 percent wit…
Legislative Aides Urge Nasarawa Assembly for Salary Increase
Lafia: The Forum of Nasarawa State House of Legislative Aides has made a formal appeal to the Speaker of the House, Dr. Danladi Jatau, requesting a salary increase that reflects current economic conditions and enhances effective service delivery. This…
Summer Holiday: Parents Prioritise Skills, Rest, Over Academic Classes
Abuja: As Nigerian schools wind down for the long summer holiday, many parents and students are advocating for skill building and rest over academic summer classes.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, a cross-section of parents and students said th…
Stakeholders Seek Urgent Reforms to Improve Justice Delivery System in Nigeria
Bauchi: Stakeholders in Bauchi State have called for urgent reforms to improve the justice delivery system in Nigeria. They made the call at a one-day capacity-building workshop on the National Minimum Standards for effective implementation of the Adm…
Nollywood’s Epic Film ‘Amanyanabo: The Eagle King’ Set to Enthrall Audiences in Cinemas
Lagos: Nollywood’s epic film ‘Amanyanabo: The Eagle King’ is set for release in cinemas on Sept. 12, its producers have said. The anticipated film promises to captivate audiences with its rich historical narrative and stellar cast.
According to News…
Media Identified as Key Driver in Promoting Exclusive Breastfeeding in Nigeria: Experts Highlight Media’s Role in Breastfeeding Advocacy
Abuja: Experts have identified the media as key agents of change responsible for driving the exclusive breastfeeding agenda to success in Nigeria. They emphasized the potential of the media to influence public perception and support for six months of …
Why Governors Are Not Signing Death Warrants in Nigeria
Lagos: Most governors in Nigeria are hesitant to sign death warrants due to several complex reasons.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, their stand may not be far from some moral and religious convictions. Pundits say many governors are deepl…
Tinubu Signs Landmark Bill to Reform Nigeria’s Insurance Industry
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has signed the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reforms (NIIR) Bill 2025 into law, marking a major step toward strengthening the financial sector and driving a one trillion dollar economy.
According to News Agency of Nigeria,…
NOSDRA, EU Collaborate on Oil Spill Response
Abuja: The National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) is collaborating with the European Union in the areas of oil spill response and environmental protection in the country’s oil-producing regions. This collaborative effort marks a sig…