Tag: government
Transporters demand improved security to operate from South-East on Mondays
Abuja, Feb. 23, 2026 (NAN) Following the cancellation of the South-east’s long-running Monday sit-at-home, some transporters have urged governments to deploy tighter, coordinated security...
Traditional rulers urge journalists to bridge gap between govt, citizens
Bauchi, Feb. 20, 2026 (NAN) Two traditional rulers in Bauchi State have called on journalists to uphold responsible, development-driven reporting that bridges the gap...
Sri Lanka drafts house arrest law to ease prison overcrowding
Colombo, Feb. 20, 2026 (Xinhua/NAN) Sri Lanka’s government is drafting laws to allow courts to place suspects under house arrest instead of remanding them...
Lawal recommits to eliminating banditry in Zamfara
Gusau, Feb.19, 2026 (NAN) Gov. Dauda Lawal says his government will spare no effort to restore law and order in the bandits’- ravaged areas...
Stakeholders sue government for magistrates’ vehicles, other incentives to nip corruption
Port Harcourt, Feb. 17, 2026 (NAN) Stakeholders in the judiciary have urged the South-South governments to intervene in the provision and replacement of vehicles...
Sultan bin Ahmed visits Shanghai Film Studios, Film Park and Stadium
His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, visited the 800,000-square-metre...
Sultan bin Ahmed visits Huawei R&D Centre and SMG in China
His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, visited the Huawei...
Stakeholders commend Nasarawa Govt. for N125m anaemia intervention
Lafia, Feb. 11, 2026 (NAN) Stakeholders in Nasarawa State have commended the state government for releasing N125 million as counterpart funding for the supply...
World Governments Summit 2027 Date Announced, Following Largest-Ever Global Participation
Largest edition in the summit’s history convened 6,250+ global leaders, policymakers, and experts from 150+ countries
World leaders, including presidents from Switzerland, Sierra Leone, and...
QNB Group CEO: Private Banking Launch at QNB Egypt Redefines Regional...
In a move to reinforce its commitment to delivering differentiated, client-centric banking solutions, QNB Group celebrated the launch of Private Banking services at QNB...
Marwa tasks youths on skills acquisition, empowerment opportunities
Abuja, Feb. 5, 2026 (NAN) Nigerian youths have been urged to embrace skills acquisition and other empowerment opportunities provided in various intervention programmes offered...
I have capacity to resolve Benue APC crisis – chairmanship aspirant
Makurdi, Feb. 4, 2026 (NAN) The immediate past commissioner for Power, Renewable Energy and Transport, Chief Omale Omale, says he has the capacity to...
Ras Al Khaimah Ruler Awards Sheikh Saud International Prize for Materials...
Prize underscores Emirate’s global commitment to science, innovation and advanced materials research
His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member...
Kano gov’t signs MoA for 500MW solar project
Kano, Feb. 3, 2026 (NAN) The Kano State Government has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Tricell Solar to fast-track development of a...
NAPTIP, Taraba govt reunites10 trafficked minors to families
Jalingo, Jan. 3, 2026 (NAN) The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has reunited 10 trafficked minors with their families.
In...
Sharjah Ruler receives Portugal’s Grand Collar of Order of Camões
His Excellency Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of the Portuguese Republic, awarded His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member...
Anambra govt., traders agree on phased remodeling of Onitsha market
Awka, Jan. 31 2026 (NAN) The Anambra Government says it has reached an agreement with traders to commence the phased remodeling of the Onitsha...
