Friday, October 9, 2026

News Agency of Nigeria

September 18, 2026

Nigeria only country where infrastructure has no protection plan: NSCDC Deputy Commandant-General

“I noticed that Nigeria is the only country where infrastructures are established by the owners without any protection plan,” Benito Eze said.

September 18, 2026

Early screening, healthy diet key to fighting colon cancer: Oncologist

A consultant oncologist has urged Nigerians to embrace early screening and healthier diets to reduce colon cancer cases and improve outcomes.

Oncologists in Osun
September 18, 2026

Lagos urges MDAs to align policies with Development Plan 2052

The Lagos government has urged ministries, departments and agencies to align their policies and programmes with the Lagos State Development Plan 2052.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu
September 18, 2026

Blood clots, major cause of sudden deaths in Nigeria: Haematologist

Theresa Nwagha, a public health haematologist, said blood clots, also known as Venous Thromboembolism, remain a major cause of sudden deaths globally.

UNN teaching hospital
September 18, 2026

2,300 ships handled, 12.2% cargo growth recorded in H1 2026: NPA

The Nigerian Ports Authority says it handled 2,300 ships across Nigerian ports in the first half of 2026, up from 2,152 ships in H1 2025.

Cargoes on the sea
September 18, 2026

Stakeholders rally NASS, states on sustainable health financing reforms

The director-general of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention called for a shift from service-based healthcare financing to prevention-focused investments.

Health minister Muhammed Ali Pate
September 18, 2026

SWAN urges FIFA, CAF to reset Nigeria’s football governance

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria has called for a comprehensive restructuring of Nigerian football governance.

FIFA-CAF officials in Nigeria
September 18, 2026

Port police prosecute 20 suspects over stowaway cases

Ms Agbaminoja disclosed this at the Nigerian Ports Consultative Council quarterly meeting in Lagos on Thursday.

Lagos Port
September 18, 2026

$2 Billion by 2031: Oilserv, Gabon partner on hydrocarbon development, gas infrastructure

Oilserv Limited has signed an MOU with Gabon to establish a framework for developing and commercialising hydrocarbon reserves in DEF-3 and D4-5 blocks.

September 17, 2026

Niger: Police probe deaths of 33 illegal miners in NSCDC custody

The CP assured the citizens that no stone would be left unturned towards unravelling the cause of the incident.

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