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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a new directive requiring telecom operators to publicly disclose major service outages and compensate affected customers accordingly. According to a statement released by Nnenna Ukoha, Acting Head of Public Affairs at the NCC, operators must now inform the public—through media channels—about the cause…
Nigeria has joined fellow African nations in commemorating Africa Day 2025, marking the 62nd anniversary of the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), now known as the African Union (AU). In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria reaffirmed its solidarity with AU member states…
In a vibrant display of cultural diplomacy and economic partnership, the Chinese Cultural Centre in Abuja recently hosted the “Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon”, an event dedicated to celebrating the rich heritage of Chinese tea while nurturing bilateral relations with Nigeria through agro-processing initiatives and cultural exchange. Held in…
The ECOWAS Centre for Gender Development (CCDG) has convened the third meeting of its Regional Coordination Committee for the Medical and Financial Support Programme for Women and Girls Affected by Obstetric Fistula. The event, held in Abidjan, reaffirms the West African bloc’s unwavering commitment to advancing women’s health and reproductive…
As part of the activities commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the ECOWAS Resident Representation in Benin has empowered secondary school students through a unique blend of art and education, offering a platform for young people to imagine the future of regional integration.…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Correspondents’ Chapel has successfully conducted its 2025 executive election, ushering in a new leadership to steer the affairs of the union for the next tenure. The keenly contested election, held on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Abuja, recorded the participation of 31 accredited…
President of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Comrade Aisha Ibrahim has called for special considerations for female journalists covering the Hajj beat. Comrade Ibrahim made the call in a statement issued in Saudi Arabia. She said covering the Hajj was fulfilling as it not only provided an opportunity…
The Federal Government has announced plans to sell 753 confiscated housing units previously linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, offering them to Nigerians through its Renewed Hope housing scheme. The development was confirmed in an official statement by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban…
In a major move to enhance its academic offerings and global relevance, the Federal University of Transportation, Daura, Katsina State, has announced plans to enrol its students in international practical training programmes in China, Russia, and the United Kingdom. Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Umar Katsayal, made this known during…
In Nigeria, a nation where countless dreams of better futures abroad too often devolve into tragic realities, the battle against human trafficking remains one of the country’s most urgent and complex challenges. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has positioned itself at the forefront of…
