Friday, August 28, 2026

News Agency of Nigeria

August 25, 2026

Eid el-Maulud: Lagos deputy governor urges Nigerians to embrace peace, unity

Mr Hamzat encouraged Muslims to use the occasion to pray for peace, stability and prosperity of Nigeria.

Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat
August 25, 2026

Chinese scientists ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‌⁠‌⁠‍‍‍‌‌develop gene for higher-yield rice

The researchers identified and cloned a rare gene variant that can shorten rice’s growth cycle while increasing grain yield.

Rice farm
August 25, 2026

Heirs Insurance rallies 1,000 retirees on financial well-being

The company said it provided a platform for retirees to learn, network and participate in wellness and recreational activities.

Heirs Insurance retirees
August 25, 2026

Supporters urge Enyimba to secure continental ticket in new NPFL season

The supporters urged the club’s management to strengthen the squad with quality players.

Enyimba International FC
August 25, 2026

Cleric ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‌⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‌‌leads church members to celebrate Maulud with Muslims in Kaduna

Mr Buru and members of his church joined thousands of Muslims at Murtala Mohammed Square, Kaduna, for the celebration.

MUSLIMS AT A GATHERING
August 25, 2026
Nigerian muslims
August 25, 2026

Eid el-Maulud: Etsu Nupe, Diri urge Muslims to emulate Prophet Muhammad’s virtues

The Etsu Nupe urged Muslims to use the Eid el-Maulud period to offer prayers for peace, unity and progress of the country.

Douye Diri, Yahaya Abubakar
August 25, 2026

Zamfara’s 2027 budget will be citizen-driven, says commissioner

Mr Lawal commended the budget and planning ministry for driving the public consultation initiative.

Dauda Lawal
August 25, 2026

Centre seeks financial transparency in maritime sector

Mr Nweke said, “Financial transparency is not merely an accounting issue; it is an economic competitiveness issue.”

SEREC
August 25, 2026

Distance learning now national necessity not alternative: Osinbajo

The former vice president commended UNILAG’s DLI for its pioneering role in distance learning.

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Unilag VC at the colloquium