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Jigawa Women Laud DSS Over Handling Of Walida's Case

Several women groups on Thursday in Dutse, capital of Jigawa State, praised the Department of State Services (DSS) for what they described as the impressive handling of the knotty case involving a Jigawa-born lady, Walida Abdulhadi. The women, in their h

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In Africa's Creative Economies, Women Are Claiming Ownership (By Libby Allen)

By Libby Allen, Vice President: Brand&Creative, APO Group (https://APO-opa.com). Each March, International Women's Day fills the calendar with campaigns, flowers, and carefully timed announcements. The day has real historical weight - born from early twe

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FG releases list of food, other items not allowed to be exported out of Nigeria in 2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a new list of items that will be prohibited from export even in 2026. This move is aimed at protecting local industries, preserving cultural heritage, and safeguarding endangered species. Maize has been in

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Police Dismiss Four Officers Over Owode-Onirin Killings - CP -

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed four officers for their involvement in the killing of seven traders at Owode-Onirin in Lagos. The Lagos State Police Command Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, confirmed the dismissal while addressing journal

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FG Approves Six New TETFund Centres Of Excellence In AI, Robotics, Cybersecurity

Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono The federal government has unveiled plans to establish six additional Centresof Excellence in robotics, coding, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cybersecurity acro

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Tinubu To Inaugurate 1.2-km Kaa-Ataba Bridge In Rivers For Third Anniversary

NDDC says the 1.2-km Kaa-Ataba Bridge, will boost transport, commerce, and social development in the Niger Delta. The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has assured that the 1.2-kilometre Kaa-Ataba Bridge linking the Khana to Andoni Local Governm

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2026 Women's AFCON: South Africa ready to host tournament if Morocco isn't

South Africa Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has chided Morocco over the North African's nonchalant approach to hosting the competition. [Scroll down to watch video] The tournament is set to be held in Morocco from March 17 to Apri

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NIWIIT Launches Campus Tech Queens To Bridge Gender Gap - News Agency Of Nigeria

follow and like on: By Stephen Adeleye The Nigerian Women in Information Technology (NIWIIT) has launched the Campus Tech Queens Initiative, a national programme to prepare female students for global digital excellence and leadership. The initiative was

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Nigeria Seeks EU Partnership To Boost Steel, Minerals Sector, Attract Long-Term Investment

Minister of Steel Development Audu appeals for EU collaboration to develop steel, aluminium, and mineral value chains, enhancing industrialisation and export opportunities. Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has sought the stra

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US lawmaker raises alarm over killing of 27 Christians by ISWAP in Adamawa, demands action

A United States lawmaker, Riley M. Moore, has condemned the reported killing of 27 Christians by fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Adamawa State, urging the Nigerian government to intensify efforts to protect religious minoriti