Wednesday, October 7, 2026

News Agency of Nigeria

September 27, 2026

Tinubu hails Oyedepo at 72

Mr Tinubu joined Mr Oyedepo’s family and the Christian community in celebrating the cleric’s contributions to education, leadership development, and humanitarian service.

September 27, 2026

FG targets 10 million globally certified Nigerians by 2030

“Nigeria’s greatest asset is its people: a young, ambitious, English-speaking and increasingly digitally capable population,” Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said.

Tunji Alausa
September 27, 2026

Yobe APC wins all 17 LG chairmanship seats

The Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission (YSIEC) conducted the election for the 17 local government councils on September 26.

September 27, 2026

FG approves modernisation of Onne, Rivers, Delta, Calabar ports

Mr Oyetola said expanding port modernisation would help reduce cargo concentration at the Lagos ports by providing efficient alternative gateways for international trade.

Adegboyega Oyetola
September 27, 2026

NICA urges shift from cash-based economy, says credit access key to Nigeria’s industrialisation

The National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) called for a shift from a cash-based to a credit economy to accelerate Nigeria’s industrialisation.

September 27, 2026

Disease Control: FG, Cross River conduct surveillance on 600 livestock samples

Liyel Imoukhuede, special adviser to Gov Bassey Otu on livestock development, said the initiative supports the national objective of eradicating peste des petits ruminants by 2030.

Livestock
September 27, 2026

LASTMA impounds 84 vehicles over traffic violations

Olalekan Bakare-Oki, general manager of LASTMA, said the enforcement exercise took place at Idumota, Iddo, Ijora-Olopa, Costain and Onipanu.

September 27, 2026

Insecurity: Kano govt restricts durbar procession, horse riding

The Kano state government announced restrictions on durbar processions and horse riding after an emergency meeting of the State Security Council.

September 27, 2026

NGX chairman woos global investors, highlights Nigeria’s opportunities

Mr Kwairanga said opportunities abound for venture capital, private equity and institutional investors in infrastructure financing and solid minerals development, among others.

September 27, 2026

Gov Oyebanji ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‍‍‌‌‍‌dissolves boards, terminates political appointments ahead of October 16 inauguration

Mr Oyebanji said the decision became necessary as his administration gradually winds down its first term ahead of the inauguration of his second term scheduled for October 16.

Ekiti governor, Biodun Oyebanji