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Simon Utebor is an award-winning journalist with over two decades of professional experience. He has worked for Nigeria's flagship newspapers, including The Punch, where he was in its employ for 18 years. Simon has a nose for news and is adept at news reporting, feature writing, investigative journalism, and more. He has also pitched to and reported for foreign news outlets.
The federal government has restated its steadfast dedication to empowering the Nigerian girl-child through comprehensive, safe, and high-quality education.
The minister of state for education, Suwaiba Ahmad, shared this assurance at the validation workshop for the situational analysis and baseline...
The Nigerian federal government has introduced a significant initiative aimed at reforming the country's electricity distribution sector, beginning with a pilot program for two underperforming Distribution Companies (DisCos).
Special adviser for strategic communications and media relations to the m...
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) have initiated an investigation into the reported technical issues, following numerous complaints regarding inadequate performance during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
This information was released on Monday by the bo...
A representative from the National Board of Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS) asserts that the board's certification holds the same value as the West African Certificate Examination (WAEC) and National Examination Council (NECO) certifications.
In an interview on Monday in Osogbo, Ustaz Abdul-Late...
President Donald Trump announced his intention to sign an executive order aimed at reducing the prices of prescription medications and pharmaceutical products.
“Prescription Drug and Pharmaceutical prices will be lowered by nearly 30 percent to 80 percent, almost immediately,” Tru...
OSUN, Nigeria (NAN) - Paediatricians have addressed widespread myths surrounding childhood cancer, notably the misconceptions that it is contagious or inevitably fatal.
During an interview in Osogbo on Monday, paediatricians highlighted the public's insufficient understanding of cancer in children....
ABUJA, Nigeria (NAN) - The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has revealed intentions to cease the granting of waivers under the Coastal and Inland Shipping Act of 2003.
Oyetola made this announcement on Sunday after meeting with representatives from NNPC Shipping, Stena...
ABUJA, Nigeria - China and Nigeria are seeking to strengthen their diplomatic ties through cultural exchanges.
The director of the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria (CCCN), Yang Jianxing, made this announcement during a Chinese Pingtan Art Performance hosted by the Chinese Embassy and the CCCN on Su...