Nasarawa community raises alarm over lithium spill

By Fortune Abang A cross-section of residents in KAMA community, Udege Development Area, Nasarawa Local Government, have raised concerns over alleged lithium mining spillage affecting farmland, waterways, and the environment in their community. Lithium, a chemical rich in minerals, is used in batteries that power electric vehicles, smartphones, and renewableContinue Reading

CSOs commend INEC, security agencies over peaceful exercise of FCT polls

By Philomina Attah ​Abuja, Feb. 26, 2026 (NAN) A Coalition of Civil Society Groups has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies on the peaceful conduct of Feb.21 FCT elections. The coalition described the exercise, especially in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), as peaceful, credible andContinue Reading

NDIC managing almost 600 failed banks’ assets, sensitises debt recovery agents

By Ginika Okoye The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) says the corporation is managing assets of almost 600 failed banks and working to ensure that depositors are paid their uninsured deposits. Mrs Patricia Okosun, the Director, Asset Management Department of the NDIC, said this at a sensitisation seminar for DebtContinue Reading

INEC reschedules 2027 general election INEC

          By Emmanuel Oloniruha   The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a revised timetable for the 2027 General Election, bringing forward the presidential and National Assembly polls.       Under the new schedule, Presidential and National Assembly elections will hold on Saturday, Jan.Continue Reading

Senate, Lagos align on transparent procurement drive

  By Grace Alegba   The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Procurement, Dr Olajide Ipinsagba, says a transparent and corruption-free procurement system is critical to safeguarding public resources and driving national growth. Ipinsagba made the remark on Thursday at a stakeholders’ consultative meeting organised by the Bureau ofContinue Reading

Digital innovation critical tool to crisis communication – FG

By Deji Abdulwahab Abuja, Feb. 26, 2026 (NAN) The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has described digital innovation as a central tool to timely, accurate, and coordinated communication, especially during moments of crises or national importance. Idris said this on Thursday when a delegation from theContinue Reading