The UN says policies and programmes addressing the root causes of violence against women and girls must be actively promoted in the strive toward gender equality. President, UN General Assembly, Philemon Yang, said discriminatory laws and social norms must end, adding that robust legal frameworks and policies to fully uphold gender equality and women’s rights…
The operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd., say the terminal has been well-positioned for seamless regional operations. Mr Remi Jibodu, the Head of Aeronautical and Cargo Services/Acting Chief Operating Officer at Bi-Courtney Aviation Services, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in…
Russia is prepared to assist in resolving the ongoing tensions between Iran and the U.S., Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko stated on Tuesday. Earlier, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that representatives from both Iran and the U.S. would meet in Oman on April 12 for high-level indirect talks. “Russia always provides all possible…
The Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) has urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritise insurance as a key driver in achieving a $1 trillion economy. Mr Tope Adaramola, Executive Secretary of NCRIB, made the call during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos. Adaramola said the insurance sector…
The trial of two promoters of Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), over allegations of investment fraud, was on Monday stalled due to the absence of the prosecution counsel. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, had in July fixed Monday for the commencement of trial of…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced that the 2025 Arafah sermon will be broadcast live in 34 languages, including three major Nigerian languages of Hausa, Fulani, and Yoruba. Mallam Musah Muhammad-Uduimoh, Chairman, Edo Muslim Pilgrim Welfare Board, disclosed this on Sunday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He said the…
A 55-year-old man, Sulain Potiskum, drowned after swimming in a river in Hadejia Local Government Area of Jigawa. Mr Badaruddeen Tijjani, the Spokesperson, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa Command, confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday in Dutse. Tijjani said the incident occurred on Saturday at about 9:45 a.m., when the…
Sen Ned Nwoko, the Chairman of the Senate Ad hoc Committtee on Crude Oil Theft, says Nigeria must implement a robust technological framework to curb crude oil theft in the country. Nwoko in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Abuja on Monday, said that crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region…
China on Wednesday started an anti-subsidy investigation into certain dairy products imported from the European Union (EU), according to the Ministry of Commerce. The investigation has been launched in response to an application submitted by the Dairy Association of China and the China Dairy Industry Association on behalf of the domestic industry in July, the…
Nigeria’s top military commander has vowed to take proactive action following the recent wave of killings in Benue State, pledging a complete review of security tactics and a determined pursuit of those behind the violence. General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff, made the promise during a visit to the Yelwata community, which has suffered…
