By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says Nigeria upholds religious freedom, human rights, the rule of law, and democracy. Idris, speaking on CNN on Tuesday night, dismissed claims by foreign officials that terrorists in Nigeria exclusively targeted Christians. He described such assertions as misleadingContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Stakeholders have urged state governments to domesticate the National Gender Policy in Agriculture by ensuring adequate budgetary support and fostering innovation-driven communities of practice. They made the call at the National Stakeholders Validation Forum on the Revised National Gender Policy on Agrifood Systems Transformation and its 2025–2030Continue Reading
By Peter Uwumarogie The Gombe state government says it has targeted 1.7 million children for vaccination against measles and other diseases in the ongoing nationwide Integrated Measles-Rubella Vaccination campaign. The exercise billed to hold between Oct. 18 and 28, is being implemented in partnership between the Federal and state government,Continue Reading
By Hamza Suleiman Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), says the security situation in the region has improved significantly following sustained counter-terrorism operations and renewed synergy among security agencies. He said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),Continue Reading
By Olaide Ayinde Some farmers in Bauchi said the introduction of a smart agric education programme by the Savanna Institute for Sustainable Development (SISDev) would revolutionise agriculture in the state. The programme is being implemented with support of the Soil Values project funded by the International Fertiliser Development Corporation (IFDC).Continue Reading
Mathematics By Funmilayo Adeyemi The National Mathematical Centre (NMC), says it plans to collaborate with the Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna, and the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), to strengthen teaching, learning and research in Mathematical Sciences. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on FridayContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson Mr Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, says his resignation from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet is not an admission of guilt but a personal choice, This is contained in a statement he signed in Abuja. Nnaji was appointed as minister by the administration of President BolaContinue Reading
By Constance Athekame The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), says Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) installed 225,631 meters in the second quarter of 2025. The commission said this in its second quarter report posted on its website. NERC said the figure represented an increase of 20.55 per cent compared to theContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri Some maize farmers in northern part of Kaduna State are expecting bumper harvest this farming season, following the introduction TELA maize variety. TELA maize is a new variety of seed noted for its high yields, drought and insect resistance. The farmers, who spoke in Makarfi, Sabon Gari,andContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye Aliyu Abubakar-Idris, President, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Society, has promised to prioritise new investment opportunities for sustainable development of the society. He also promised to utilise the society’s lands for staff housing estate in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Abubakar-Idris said this atContinue Reading
