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4 weeks ago | 
nannews.ng | Tosin Kolade |Folashade Adeniran |Muhyideen Jimoh |Magdalene Ukuedojor
By Tosin KoladeIrrigation and water management experts have called for the inclusion of women and young professionals in advancing irrigated agriculture across Africa. This call was a central theme at the 6th African Irrigation and Drainage (ARCID) Conference, which concluded with an award ceremony on Wednesday night in Abuja.
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4 weeks ago | 
nannews.ng | Emmanuel Oloniruha |Muhyideen Jimoh |Folashade Adeniran |Magdalene Ukuedojor
By Emmanuel OloniruhaMr Obinna Simon, popularly known as MC Tagwaye, has officially declared his intention to contest for the chairmanship of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) in the 2026 election on the platform of Social Democratic Party (SDP). Simon disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Wednesday, highlighting his commitment to transforming the local government and addressing long-standing issues.
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4 weeks ago | 
nannews.ng | Oluwafunke Ishola |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Folashade Adeniran |Muhyideen Jimoh
NMA advocates end to casualisation of doctors
By Oluwafunke IsholaThe Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has appealed to the Federal and state governments to immediately stop casualisation of doctors working in public hospitals across the country. NMA’s first Vice-President, Dr Benjamin Olowojebutu, made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Wednesday.
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4 weeks ago | 
nannews.ng | Oluwafunke Ishola |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Folashade Adeniran |Muhyideen Jimoh
By Oluwafunke IsholaDr Adeyemi Opeoluwa, Director Scientific, Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN), has called for improved investment in laboratory regulatory capacity to advance food micronutrient analysis. Opeoluwa said this at the graduation of the third cohort of the Laboratory Analysis of Food Micronutrients (LAoFM) Course on Wednesday in Lagos.
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4 weeks ago | 
nannews.ng | Dorcas Jonah |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Muhyideen Jimoh |Folashade Adeniran
By Dorcas JonahMr Isaac Aregbesola, a senior editor with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has announced the death of his wife, Mrs Wumi Aregbesola. Aregbesola in a statement said his wife, 52, died on Friday. The editor described his late wife as a pillar of strength, support, and a source of inspiration to her family, friends, and colleagues.
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4 weeks ago | 
nannews.ng | Joshua Olomu |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Tosin Kolade |Muhyideen Jimoh
SupportBy Joshua OlomuMulti-talented autistic artist, Tobechi Achionye, fondly known as Toby, has called for the creation of support fund to ensure inclusive education, therapy, creative empowerment and awareness programmes for persons with special needs. He made the call during a world news conference to mark the 2025 Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, in Abuja.
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4 weeks ago | 
nannews.ng | Muhammad Nur Tijani |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Tosin Kolade |Muhyideen Jimoh
By Muhammad Nur TijaniThe Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has commended President Bola Tinubu over his recent strides to transform pension administration in the country. The National President of the union, Mr Godwin Abumisi, said this at the 12th Quadrennial National Delegates’ Conference of the union, in Kano. The conference was being hosted by the Kano State Government.
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4 weeks ago | 
nannews.ng | Philomina Attah |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Tosin Kolade |Muhyideen Jimoh
By Philomina AttahThe Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has urged the Federal Government and security agencies to adopt new strategies in tackling insecurity in the country. Kaigama made the call during the 2025 Chrism Mass of the archdiocese, held at Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Pro-Cathedral, Area 3, in Abuja. Kaigama, who decried the recent killings in some parts of Plateau, called on the government and security agencies to be decisive in ending the menace.
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4 weeks ago | 
nannews.ng | Aisha Cole |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Tosin Kolade |Muhyideen Jimoh
Daniyan revealed this during a management meeting held in Lagos. He stated that the Q1 2025 revenue exceeded that of Q1 2024, showing improved performance. In Q1 2024, the command generated N66 billion, marking a rise of N23.2 billion when compared with the same period in 2025. According to him, the customs transformation known as B’Odogwu, launched from PTML, generated N189.5 billion between October 2024 and now.
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4 weeks ago | 
nannews.ng | Aisha Gambo |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Tosin Kolade |Muhyideen Jimoh
By Aisha GamboThe Kaduna State House of Assembly has passed a bill for the establishment of the Mental Health Service Department, to enhance protection of the rights of persons with psychological and cognitive disabilities. The bill would also provide regulations to enhance mental health services and related matters in the state. The legislation followed the adoption of a report at the plenary by Haruna Barnabas, Chairman, House committee on Health and Judiciary.
