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News Agency of Nigeria

November 12, 2026

Reps introduce bill to establish PTDF governing board

A bill to establish a statutory governing board for the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) passed its first reading in the House of Representatives.

Petroleum Technology Development Fund
November 12, 2026

Pantami’s Gombe reception signalled APC defeat in 2027, PDP says

PDP described the reception accorded to its Gombe governorship candidate, Isa Pantami, as overwhelming, predicting APC’s defeat in 2027.

Isa Pantami
November 12, 2026

Nigeria urges UN rights council to eschew politicisation, double standards

Nigeria urged the UNHRC to avoid politicisation, double standards and selective treatment of human rights issues, to avoid undermining international confidence.

United Nations HQ
November 12, 2026

Nigeria stresses sustained donor support for UN Resident Coordinator system

UN’s deputy secretary-general, Amina Mohammed, presented proposals to place the system on a more sustainable financial footing.

Amina Mohammed
November 12, 2026

Nigeria opens applications for 3MTT delivery partners, earmarks N4 billion

The Nigerian government has opened applications for organisations and individual experts to join the delivery network of its Three Million Technical Talent programme.

Tinubu at FEC meeting
November 12, 2026

Nigerian teachers relying more on AI amid shortage of textbooks, say stakeholders

Stakeholders say textbook shortages under Nigeria’s new national curriculum are pushing teachers to rely more on AI for instructional materials, research, and lesson preparation.

Nigerian Union of Teachers officials
November 12, 2026

Over 600 road crashes recorded in Kaduna

The Federal Road Safety Corps says it has recorded 662 road traffic crashes that caused 470 deaths and 2,624 injuries in Kaduna State between January and October.

Road crash in Kaduna
November 11, 2026

Ogun: Yayi pledges 24-hour power supply, infrastructure projects in Abeokuta

The CDC chairman described Mr Adeola as an experienced politician with the capacity to lead the state.

Senator Adeola Yayi
November 11, 2026

Lagos targets additional 2,000MW electricity supply by March 2027

Mr Sanwo-Olu said reliable electricity remained fundamental to economic growth.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu
November 11, 2026

Okpebholo urges Nigerians to be patient with Tinubu’s reforms

The governor highlighted some of the achievements of the Tinubu administration.

Monday Okpebholo making public address