Thursday, October 8, 2026

News Agency of Nigeria

September 22, 2026

Tinubu pledges stronger grassroots development, urges LGs to deliver

Mr Tinubu said Nigeria’s rapidly growing population requires the government to move closer to the people through stronger grassroots development.

Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs (FMSDIGA)
September 22, 2026

Kebbi begins World Bank-sponsored projects to tackle flooding

Mr Tungulawa commended Governor Nasir Idris for his continued support.

Kebbi State
September 22, 2026

NBS, ILO, EU seek stronger social protection data

Mr Adeniran called for stronger coordination of social protection data at the sub-national level.

NBS, EU and ILO logos.
September 22, 2026
Bright Edafe
September 22, 2026

Troops hand over nine suspected drug peddlers to NDLEA in Yobe

Mr Yakubu attributed the successful handover of the suspects to the existing synergy between the troops and the NDLEA.

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai
September 22, 2026

Nasarawa assembly to consider state police bill Monday

Mr Jatau said the lawmakers would scrutinise the bill and take the necessary legislative action.

The Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Danladi Jatau.
September 22, 2026

Ondo ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‌‌⁠‌⁠‌govt. dissociates from N8,000 blood test levy in secondary school

The ministry stated that it did not authorise, approve, or direct any such medical exercise.

Ondo state logo
September 22, 2026

94.2 million Nigerians use financial products, says survey

Ms Akinjayeju said the rise represented the largest movement recorded in the survey.

EFInA
September 22, 2026
SWIT logo
September 22, 2026

23 victims rescued, attacks foiled as soldiers battle terrorists in Sokoto

The spokesperson said efforts were ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the group.

Troops