By Philomina Attah Abuja, May 30, 2025 The newly appointed Director-General, National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) Mrs Omobolanle Akinyemi-Obe, has pledged to lead a renaissance in the care and inclusion of Nigeria’s senior citizens. Akinyemi-Obe said this when she officially assumed office, during the hand-over ceremony in Abuja on Friday.Continue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Beijing, May 31, 2025 The China-Africa Institute at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences has announced plans to establish the first museum dedicated to African history and culture in China, signaling a significant step in fostering cultural exchange between the two regions. Mr Ye Hailin, Director ofContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja: (NAN/FBN) The Nigerian Army has denied allegations of neglect of widows of fallen soldiers, saying it has institutionalised a robust welfare system that provides death benefits to the next-of-kin (NOK) of deceased personnel. This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director of ArmyContinue Reading
Economy By Nana Musa Abuja, May 16, 2025 (FBN) The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has confirmed Nigeria’s admission into the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). This development aims to support Nigeria’s ongoing economic reform efforts. This is containedContinue Reading
NSCDC calls for community service for students to prevent disaster Prevent By Philomina Attah Abuja, May 15, 2025 (FBN) Mr Hammed Aboderin, Assistant Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has called for a proactive approach to disaster management by leveraging Nigeria’s large student population for community service.Continue Reading
Trade tensions: Global economy stands at fragile turning point -UN Trade By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, May 16, 2025 (FBN) The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) has said that the global economy stands at a fragile turning point amid escalating trade tensions and growing policy uncertainties.Continue Reading
By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe Lagos, May 9, 2025 (FBN) The Lagos State Government will begin enforcing building regulations in Ikeja GRA this weekend. Demolition of illegal structures is scheduled to start on Saturday. Mr Gbolahan Oki, Permanent Secretary at the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), made this known duringContinue Reading
Protest By Sani Idris-Abdulrahman Kaduna, April, 6, 2025(FBN)The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), has disassociated itself from the ‘Take It Back Movement’, nationwide protest scheduled for Monday while suing for peace especially among the youths. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) hasContinue Reading
Rate By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, April 7, 2025 (FBN) A financial expert, Prof. Uche Uwaleke, says the current size of Net Foreign Exchange Reserves (NRER) at 23.11 billion dollars will positively impact on the value of the Naira. Uwaleke, a Professor of Capital Market at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi,Continue Reading
