By Okeoghene Akubuike, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For decades, Nigeria’s middle class symbolised stability, aspiration and economic balance, families that could afford decent housing, educate their children, access healthcare and still save for the future.Today, however that sense of security is rapidly slipping away. Rising inflation, weak purchasing power
By Kevin Okunzuwa, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Although discussions about decentralised policing date back decades, Nigeria’s worsening insecurity has thrust the issue back to the centre of national discourse. Historically, policing in Nigeria was regional during the colonial era, with the Northern, Western, and Eastern regions each operating their
By Kevin Okunzuwa, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The avalanche of angry reactions trailing the U.S. designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Concern” was expected, given the escalating insecurity and the fragile state of the nation. Yet, amid the crisis and rising voices of fear, some churches and clerics
By Ibukun Emiola, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Across Oyo State, smallholder women farmers—long recognised as the backbone of rural food production—are waging a quiet but debilitating battle to access and retain farmland. An investigation by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reveals that yearly, land leasing, prohibitive land prices,
By Emmanuel Yashim, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The 2025 International Men’s Day was marked globally on Nov. 19 to, once again, awaken societal consciousness to the issues facing men. The theme of 2025 Men’s Day, “Celebrating Men and Boys”, resonates with many Nigerian men, who strive to balance the
By Wole Sogunle, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Annually, editors, under the umbrella of Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) gather to discuss critical national issues, professional matters and others, as part of the collective effort towards nation-building and societal development. The 21st All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) 2025 was another
By Sumaila Ogbaje, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In his message to the newly appointed Service Chiefs, President Bola Tinubu emphasised professionalism, discipline, and the need for results-driven operations. “The security and safety of every Nigerian is paramount; you have a duty to deliver measurable outcomes,” he said. For many
By Kadiri Abdulrahman, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) At the recently concluded annual meetings of the IMF/World Bank Group in Washington, D.C., U.S., global stakeholders acknowledged the positive impact of Nigeria’s economic reforms and gave the country a clean bill of health. On the sidelines of the meetings, many countries
By Abiemwense Moru, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Globally, the United Nations is ringing the alarm on ageing with dignity. At the 2025 UN International Day of Older Persons, the call was made to build societies that include all ages. The 2025 theme, “Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening
By Kayode Adebiyi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) World Refugee Day, celebrated every June 20, is dedicated to refugees around the world. The day was held globally for the first time in 2001 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1951 UN Convention relating to the Status of Refugees. World