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September 30, 2025
65th Independence: Igwe Asadu Felicitates Tinubu, Mbah, Hails Resilience of Nigerians
Abuja: Igwe Samuel Asadu, the Chairman of the Enugu State Council of Traditional Rulers, has extended his felicitations to President Bola Tinubu, the Federal Government, and all Nigerians as the nation celebrates its 65th year of independence. Nigeria…
Nigeria’s Development Goals Dependent on Institutional Strength and Innovation, Says Prof. Uwaleke
Abuja: Nigeria’s development goals will remain elusive without a concerted strategy to strengthen institutions, foster innovation, and accelerate digital inclusion, according to Prof. Uche Uwaleke, President of the Association of Capital Market Academ…
Nigeria a Top Priority for Malala Fund’s Educational Projects
Abuja: Malala Yousafzai, Co-founder of the Malala Fund, emphasized Nigeria’s significance in the Fund’s global projects during a high-level stakeholder event in Abuja. The event, titled ‘Partners in Change: Shaping the Future of Girls’ Education Toget…
NGX Records Significant Increase in Share Transactions with 1.24 Billion Shares Traded
Lagos: The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) on Tuesday reported a substantial rise in trading activity, recording 1.24 billion shares valued at N29.8 billion across 28,009 transactions. This reflects a significant increase in both market value and volume …
Malala Fund Secures Gender-Responsive Policies in Nigeria
Abuja: Malala Yousafzai, Co-founder of the Malala Fund, has announced that the organization is successfully promoting gender-responsive policies for girls in Nigeria through collaborations with local partners. The Nobel Laureate made this statement du…
Nigeria to Host Youth Creative Conference 2025 to Focus on Youth Empowerment and Peacebuilding
Abuja: The Ministry of Youth Development and stakeholders have finalized plans to host the Youth Creative Conference (YCC) 2025 in Abuja from Oct. 22 to 23, as announced by Minister of Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande. The conference theme, ‘Si…
Nollywood Blockbuster ‘Nini’ Premieres in FCT
Abuja: ‘Nini: A Tale of Betrayal and Triumph’, a star-studded Nollywood blockbuster, has premiered in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that industry stakeholders, including filmmakers, actors, and the cast …
Tinubu Urges Swift Action to Capture Arise TV Anchor’s Killers
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of Ms. Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a news anchor with Arise Television News, who was killed during a robbery at her residence in Abuja. This is contained in a statement by Mr. Bayo…
WARDC Urges Lagos State to Reinstate Safe Abortion Guidelines
Abuja: The Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) Africa has called on the Lagos State Government to reinstate its suspended guidelines on Safe Termination of Pregnancy (STOP). Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, the Founding Director of WA…
Photojournalism: FAAPA DG Urges Stronger Digital Skills
Rabat: African news agencies have been urged to strengthen their photojournalism services to meet the demands of the digital era. Mr. Fouad Arif, President of the Atlantic Federation of African Press Agencies (FAAPA) and Director-General of Agence Mac…