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News Agency of Nigeria

September 18, 2026

Cross River targets N100 billion livestock economy in proposed seven-year roadmap

The Cross River government says it is targeting a livestock economy valued at above N100 billion under its proposed seven-year livestock development roadmap.

Livestock
September 18, 2026

UNTH urges public not to panic over suspected diphtheria case

UNTH has urged the public to continue accessing healthcare services without fear of contracting diphtheria, assuring them the situation remains under control.

UNTH
September 18, 2026

Korea Film Festival will deepen cultural understanding, strengthen film value chain: Yo-an

Korea’s ambassador to Nigeria, Jeong Yo-an, says the Korean Film Festival will deepen cultural understanding, foster creative collaboration and strengthen bilateral ties.

Korean film
September 18, 2026

Cross River begins statewide distribution of improved cowpea seeds

The Cross River government says it will commence statewide distribution of improved SAMPEA 20-T PBR cowpea seeds to interested farmers beginning on Monday.

Cowpea seeds
September 18, 2026

SSANU ‌seeks more women as university principal officers

SSANU has called for deliberate strategies to position more women for leadership and decision-making roles in universities across the North-West.

Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU)
September 18, 2026

Jailed ex-PM Najib Razak pardoned, to serve sentence under house arrest, pay $12 million fine

Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim on Friday granted a conditional pardon allowing former Malaysian leader Najib Razak, jailed for his role in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal.

Najib Razak
September 18, 2026

Cross River: Police recover stolen tricycle in Akwa Ibom, nab suspect

The police command in Cross River says it has recovered a tricycle suspected to have been stolen in Akwa Ibom and apprehended a 22-year-old suspect.

Police in Imo
September 18, 2026

Nigeria only country where infrastructure has no protection plan: NSCDC Deputy Commandant-General

“I noticed that Nigeria is the only country where infrastructures are established by the owners without any protection plan,” Benito Eze said.

September 18, 2026

Early screening, healthy diet key to fighting colon cancer: Oncologist

A consultant oncologist has urged Nigerians to embrace early screening and healthier diets to reduce colon cancer cases and improve outcomes.

Oncologists in Osun
September 18, 2026

Lagos urges MDAs to align policies with Development Plan 2052

The Lagos government has urged ministries, departments and agencies to align their policies and programmes with the Lagos State Development Plan 2052.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu