Thursday, October 8, 2026

News Agency of Nigeria

September 24, 2026

NGX Group seeks deeper Nigeria-U.S. investment ties

NGX Group has called for enhanced investment and commercial ties between Nigeria and the U.S. to boost capital flows and drive economic growth.

September 24, 2026

NTDA boss identifies structure, funding, infrastructure as tourism priorities

Ola Awakan, the NTDA chief, has described structure, funding and infrastructure as key priorities for tourism development in Nigeria.

September 24, 2026

Angola warns of ‘global anarchy’ as Tanzania seeks progress on SDGs

“Today, we live in an environment of global anarchy in which the use of force prevails over the force of reason and law,” said Angola’s president.

Angola’s President João Lourenço
September 24, 2026

Shettima: Diaspora remittances strengthening Nigeria’s external position

Vice-President Kashim Shettima lauded Nigerians in the diaspora for their economic contributions, saying their remittances are strengthening Nigeria’s external position.

Shettima
September 24, 2026

Ebonyi assembly reviews salaries of LG chairmen, DC coordinators

LG chairmen will now earn N450,000; vice-chairmen, N400,000; secretaries, N240,000; supervisors, N230,000; and SAs to chairmen, N165,000. Legislative leaders will earn N300,000.

September 24, 2026

NCoS unveils unified training manual, standardised course badges

The Nigerian Correctional Service has unveiled its first-ever unified training manual and standardised professional course badges for its training institutions nationwide.

September 24, 2026

Power generation plants utilised 86% of available capacity in August: NERC

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission says the country’s grid-connected power plants utilised 86 per cent of available generation capacity in August.

Blackout in Abuja
September 24, 2026

Sanwo-Olu seeks affordable climate finance for subnational govts

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged the international community to provide affordable, long-term financing to help subnational governments implement climate solutions at scale.

September 24, 2026

Abuja motorists laud sanctions on filling stations for under-dispensing petrol

Some Abuja motorists have commended NMDPRA for sanctioning petrol retail outlets accused of under-dispensing fuel.

NNPC
September 24, 2026

South-East: Umahi gives reasons Igbos should support Tinubu’s re-election

Works minister Dave Umahi has urged Igbos in the South-East to support President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term.

Works minister Dave Umahi