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News Agency of Nigeria

October 2, 2026

Enugu govt pledges stronger reproductive, maternal, neonatal health services 

The Enugu government has pledged to intensify efforts to improve sexual, reproductive, maternal and neonatal health services.

Governor Peter Mbah
October 2, 2026

Burkina Faso affirms Nigeria as natural partner for cooperation

Burkina Faso says Nigeria is a “natural partner” and major African player and has called for stronger economic cooperation.

Burkina Faso junta leader
October 2, 2026

INEC ambassador urges youths to participate in election, avoid misinformation 

Alex Ibeh, aka Kool’, has urged young Nigerians to actively participate in the country’s electoral process.

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan
October 2, 2026

WAEC appoints Nigeria’s Dangut as Registrar, CEO

Mr Dangut’s appointment is for a five-year term beginning from October 2026 to September 2031.

Amos Dangut
October 2, 2026

Abuja Trade Fair: Foreign, local vendors decry low patronage

Jideani Agabaidu, ACCI director-general, was optimistic things would improve in due course.

Abuja trade fair
October 2, 2026

Gov Makinde condemns kidnapping of Oyo corps members in Imo

The Makinde administration has expressed deep concern over the abduction of some corps members of Oyo state origin in Imo, describing the attack as distressing and reprehensible.

Seyi Makinde
October 2, 2026

Stranded Israelis face delays as El Al postpones Dubai flights

Thousands of Israelis stranded in the United Arab Emirates face further delays in returning home after Israeli airline El Al postponed planned repatriation flights from Dubai.

Dubai Airport
October 2, 2026

Bandits: Gombe assures corps members of safety, improved welfare

The Gombe government has reaffirmed its commitment to the safety, welfare and well-being of corps members.

Yahaya Inuwa
October 2, 2026

OAUSTECH: Ondo govt releases funds for implementation of FG-unions agreement

OAUSTECH has confirmed that the state government released funds to implement the 2025 FG-unions agreement.

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa
October 2, 2026

Brazil targets over 80% renewable energy share by 2055

Brazil is targeting more than 80 per cent of renewable energy in its energy mix by 2055, alongside plans to double energy production.

Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva