Monday, October 5, 2026

News Agency of Nigeria

October 1, 2026

Scores of terrorists, three soldiers killed in Adamawa, says military

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation HADIN KAI, have killed scores of terrorists and recovered assorted arms and ammunition during operations in Adamawa.

October 1, 2026

FG approves N1 billion solar mini-grid project for Dutse university

The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has approved a N1 billion solar mini-grid project for the Federal University Dutse (FUD).

Federal University Dutse
October 1, 2026

Swift secures NCC licence for nationwide operation amid MTN, Airtel, Glo competition

Swift Telephone Network has secured a Unified Access Service Licence (UASL) from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

October 1, 2026

Emir of Zazzau pledges support for improved hajj administration efficiency

The Emir of Zazzau, Ahmed Bamalli, assured NAHCON of the traditional institution’s support and called for more efficient operations for Nigerian pilgrims.

October 1, 2026

CNG, EV interventions reduce transport fares across states, says Pi-CNG

The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV) says Nigerians are beginning to pay less for transportation.

Pi-CNG & EV members
October 1, 2026

Independence Day: Nigeria slammed for lagging economy

Sa’idu Dattijo Adahama says Nigeria has attained political independence but has yet to achieve the economic independence its founding fathers envisioned.

Taiwo Oyedele
October 1, 2026

Guterres condemns Flydubai mid-air attack, says tragedy averted

The UN chief condemned actions that could endanger passengers and compromise the safety of international civil aviation.

Flydubai emergency landing in Saudi Arabia
October 1, 2026

Nigerians must stop celebrating unexplained wealth: Ex-Minister

Iyorwuese Hagher, a former deputy minister for power and steel, has called on Nigerians to end the culture of celebrating people with unexplained wealth.

Iyorwuese Hagher
September 30, 2026

Navy rescues two kidnap victims, recovers stolen engines in Akwa Ibom

The commander urged owners of the recovered outboard engines to provide proof of ownership in order to reclaim their property.

Nigerian Navy
September 30, 2026

NEMA donates relief materials to Ebonyi flood victims

The governor described the recurring flood disasters in parts of the state as devastating.

NEMA