Wednesday, August 5, 2026

News Agency of Nigeria

July 16, 2026

FAAN set to introduce facial ID screening at airports

The agency said the system will enable passengers to verify their identities digitally, reducing reliance on physical identification documents at airports.

FAAN
July 16, 2026

Diaspora remittances set to hit $1 billion monthly: CBN Gov

Mr Cardoso said reforms introduced by the apex bank had restored stability in the foreign exchange market and improved investor confidence.

Olayemi Cardoso
July 16, 2026

10 candidates emerge overall best as FG releases 2026 common entrance results

The 10 candidates scored 202 out of the maximum obtainable 210 marks.

July 16, 2026

Tinubu inaugurates $3.05 billion anti-poverty, development programmes

He said the programmes formed a single national strategy to translate recent macroeconomic gains into improved livelihoods.

President Bola Tinubu
July 16, 2026

Insecurity: ONSA certifies training of 500 forest guards in Edo

He said the initiative is a component of the federal government’s efforts to combat terrorism and banditry by training well-equipped forest guards.

July 16, 2026

Court dismisses stay of execution plea by MD of Enugu FNH

Justice Emmanuel Subilim, in a ruling, also ordered the immediate reinstatement of Monday Igwe to complete his tenure as MD.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
July 16, 2026

Rivers pushes restorative justice to decongest prisons

She said the measures were vital to reducing prison congestion and speeding up the criminal justice process.

Rivers State
July 16, 2026

German agency urges dialogue, human rights protection to deepen Nigeria’s democracy

“The destiny of a diverse society is not written by its differences, but by the choices we make together about how we live with them,” he said.

July 16, 2026

Lagos council launches interest-free loan scheme for farmers, small business owners

The scheme covers loans ranging from N50,000 to N5 million, with the council chairman undertaking to pay the nine per cent interest on behalf of beneficiaries.

July 16, 2026

Bayelsa names Abdul Maikaba as United FC coach, targets premier league return

Mr Maikaba will be assisted by fellow experienced coach Ngozi Elechi.

Enugu Rangers coach, Abdul Maikaba