News Agency of Nigeria

265 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Labour Party Names Public Health Expert Hajja Konto as VP Candidate for 2027 · Labour Party selects Hajja Konto, a retired nurse and public health specialist, as its vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 election.
• Nigeria ITF Starts 2026 SUPA Artisan Screening to Boost Global Competitiveness · The Industrial Training Fund begins nationwide screening for the 2026 SUPA program to certify Nigerian artisans.
• ICAN Inaugurates Salome Ajayi as 26th Ibadan District Chairman · ICAN President Hajia Segoshime inducts Salome Ajayi as the new Ibadan District Chairman.
• WAHO Finalizes Regional Health Training Standards for ECOWAS · WAHO establishes harmonized benchmarks for health sciences training across ECOWAS member states.
• Nigerian Lawyers Back Council Ban on Pre-Call Wig and Gown Photoshoots · Legal practitioners in Nigeria support the Council of Legal Education's prohibition of pre-call attire photoshoots.
• Nigeria's Minister Urges Corporations to Prioritize CSR for Poverty Alleviation · Nigeria's Minister of Humanitarian Affairs calls for corporate social responsibility initiatives to directly combat poverty through job creation and community investments.
• Retired Nigerian Navy Officers Mentor Orphans in Abuja · Retired Nigerian Naval College alumni mentor and support vulnerable children at an Abuja orphanage.
• Nigeria Advocates Proper Waste Disposal and Recycling on World Population Day · Nigerian environmental groups urge citizens to adopt proper waste sorting and recycling to combat pollution amid rapid population growth.
• Nigeria VP Shettima Commits to Aligning Procurement with Global Standards · Vice President Shettima pledges procurement reforms to enhance governance and save billions.
• FIFA Agent Predicts France to Win 2026 World Cup Amid Surprises · Drew Uyi predicts France will win the 2026 World Cup despite Brazil's early exit.
• Nigeria Urges African Nations to Strengthen Collaboration Against Corruption · Nigeria's Attorney-General calls for stronger African institutional cooperation to combat illicit wealth and transnational corruption.
• Government College Eric Moore Wins Lagos State Football Title · Government College Eric Moore defeated Ikeja Senior High School 3-1 to win the Lagos State finals of the FirstBank/Samuel Okwaraji Foundation National Secondary Schools Football Competition.
• Nigeria Partners With What Network For Free Commonwealth Games Broadcast · NSC partners with What Network to air 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games live and free for Nigerians
• 46 Abducted Oyo Pupils and Teachers Freed After Rescue Operation · Nigeria security forces rescued 46 students and teachers kidnapped in a May 15 attack in Oyo State.
• Lagos State Launches Clean Energy Schools Innovation Challenge for 2026 · Lagos State Government opens registration for the maiden Clean Energy Schools Innovation Challenge targeting secondary students.
• Nigeria Launches Steering Committee for Smart City and Digital Economy Dialogue · Nigeria's REA, YIN, and NCS launch steering committee to drive smart city development and digital transformation.
• Apo Mechanics Forum Praises Tinubu and Wike for Fulfilling Relocation Promise · Apo Mechanics and Traders Unity Forum commends President Tinubu and FCT Minister Wike for relocating members to Wasa District.
• SDP Urges INEC to Ignore Court Ruling on Leadership Amid 2027 Prep · The Social Democratic Party warns INEC against recognizing Shehu Gabam pending an appeal.
• Retired Major Donates Classroom Furniture to Edo Primary School · Maj. Ambrose Agho (rtd) donates desks to Ivbiore Primary School via his NGO
• Experts Urge Nigeria to Enact Governance Reforms for Economic Resilience · Nigeria governance experts call for institutional reforms to drive sustainable economic growth and restore public trust.
• Nigeria's Peace Corps Seeks Inclusion in National Security Reforms · Peace Corps Nigeria Commandant urges government to integrate the 187,000-member corps into security reforms for grassroots stability.
• Ex-DSS Director Warns of Eroding State Control Over Violence Amid Nigeria's Security Crisis · Ex-DSS Director Dennis Amachree warns that Nigeria's security crisis threatens the government's monopoly on violence, urging reforms and safeguards.
• Colombian Envoy Encourages Nigerian Entrepreneurs to Use AfCFTA for Trade Growth · Colombian Consul Maricel Romero urges Nigerian entrepreneurs to leverage AfCFTA for international trade opportunities.
• Oyo State Lifts Curfew in 10 LGAs After Kidnapping Incident · Oyo State government lifts curfew in 10 LGAs following a recent kidnapping, assuring residents of safety.
• ADC Criticizes Court Ruling Over NDC Recognition, Warns of Democracy Threat · ADC condemns court ruling overturning NDC's recognition, calling it a threat to Nigerian democracy
• Lagos Sanitation Compliance Shows Improvement, Says State Official · Lagos State Government reports improved public compliance with monthly sanitation exercises and urges continued participation.
• Nigeria Re-elected to UN Women's Rights Committee, Pledges to Strengthen Gender Equality Reforms · Nigeria's re-election to the UN CEDAW committee is highlighted as a step towards advancing women's rights and gender equality through domestic reforms and international collaboration.
• PILA Inaugurates Dr. Joyce Odiachi as 16th President · Dr. Joyce Odiachi is inaugurated as the 16th president of PILA, pledging to empower women in Nigeria's insurance sector.
• Nigerian Investor Expert Urges Diversification Beyond Stocks · Globalview Capital MD Aruna Kebira advises Nigerians to diversify portfolios with bonds and real estate to reduce risk.
• Kwara Government Integrates SRHR Services with Disease Interventions to Combat Stigma · Kwara state intensifies integrated healthcare delivery for vulnerable groups with Global Fund support.