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September 10, 2025
Defence Health Organisation Seeks Regular Release of Funds to Boost Veterans’ Healthcare
Abuja: The Managing Director of Defence Health Maintenance Limited (DHML), retired Rear Adm. Azeez Afolayan, has called for the regular release of funds to the agency to enhance healthcare delivery to military veterans. Afolayan made the appeal during…
FRSC and Nigerian Army to Enhance Security Through Intelligence Sharing and Training
Lagos: The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced a collaboration with the Nigerian Army focusing on intelligence sharing and the organization of periodic workshops for security agencies. This initiative was revealed by Mrs. Ann Oladayo, the Z…
Tinubu Urges Banking Sector to Embrace Reforms for Inclusive Growth
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has urged bankers, stakeholders, and investors to embrace new economic reforms to build agile, inclusive, and accountable institutions. Tinubu made this call while speaking at the 18th Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nig…
Nwokwu Urges Regular Cancer Screening for Early Detection
Abuja: Dr Uche Nwokwu, National Coordinator of the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) at the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has called for regular cancer screening to enable early detection and treatment. He gave the advice during a canc…
Nigeria’s Economic Future Hinges on Data-Driven Reforms, Says Afrinvest MD
Lagos: Nigeria’s economic future could be transformed through data-driven reforms, according to Afrinvest, as the investment banking group marks its 30th anniversary. During the celebration, Afrinvest’s Managing Director, Dr. Ike Chioke, emphasized th…
Shalamar to Thrill Fans at Independence Day Concert
Abuja: Renowned American R and B group, Shalamar, is set to light up Abuja with an unforgettable concert on Oct. 4, coinciding with Nigeria’s 65th Independence celebrations. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event will take place at th…
C’ River Assembly Extends Bekwarra LG Chairman’s Suspension by 3 Months
Abuja: The Cross River House of Assembly has extended the suspension of the Bekwarra Council Chairman, Ms Theresa Ushie, by 90 days. Mr. Elvert Ayambem, Speaker of the Assembly, made the remark on Wednesday during plenary.
According to News Agency o…
NPA Warns Four Terminal Operators Over Environmental Pollution
Lagos: The Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) has issued warnings to four terminal operators over environmental pollution within the facility. The port’s Complex Manager, Mr. Debo Lawal, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)….
NIWA Implements Ban on Unauthorised Boat Loading, Advocates for Coastal Guard Legislation
Abuja: The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced a ban on all unauthorised boat loading points throughout the country, in an effort to enhance safety and reduce boat mishaps. The authority is also advocating for the passage of the C…
Power Outage Strikes as National Grid Collapses, Reports AEDC
Abuja: The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) announced on Wednesday that a collapse of the national grid occurred at approximately 11:23 a.m., leading to widespread power outages.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the AEDC communicate…