Abuja: The President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Archbishop Lucius Ugorji, has decried the deplorable state of correctional facilities in the country. Speaking at CBCN’s first plenary in 2025, in Abuja, Ugorji called for urgent reforms to address overcrowding, inhumane treatment of inmates, and delays in the
Beijing: China’s cooperation with African nations, particularly in industrialisation, capacity building, and technology transfer, is playing a crucial role in addressing the continent’s development challenges. The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, said this in an interview with the Chinese news agency, Xinhua,
Abuja: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed a new case of Lassa fever in a 31-year-old physician who had recently travelled to the United Kingdom. NCDC Director-General, Dr Jide Idris, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in
Abuja: Ayudantees Empowerment Initiatives (AYI), a civil society group, has faulted the recent report by the Global Terrorism Index (GTI), ranking Nigeria as the 6th most affected by terrorism in the world. The Executive Director of AYI, Mr. Amechi Oyema, stated this while briefing newsmen in reaction to the GTI
Abuja: Proprietors of Private Polytechnics, under the aegis of the Association of Private Polytechnics in Nigeria (APPN), have called on the government to pay attention to technical education in the country. Dr Benjamin Achiatar, President of the APPN, emphasized the need for government support during an interview in Abuja. According
Abuja: Women are beginning to change the general belief that men dominate the e-hailing industry in Nigeria, an official of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has said. The Women National Leader of AUATON, Ms Nkechi Abiola, made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency
Abuja: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that over N50 billion recovered from fraudsters in 2024 is being utilized as part of the funding for the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). According to News Agency of Nigeria, this information is detailed in the EFCC’s 2024 statistical report.
Abuja: The newly appointed Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, has expressed commitment to strengthening treasury operations in the country. Ogunjimi stated this while assuming office on Monday in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Ogunjimi described the task ahead as enormous and pledged to do his