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Monitor Oyo Govt’s Spending Ahead of 2027 Elections, AAC Urges EFCC
AAC urges EFCC to scrutinise Oyo’s spending, warning that public funds must not be diverted for political purposes.
Sep 14, 2026
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DMO Opens N1tn FGN Bond Subscription, Sets N50m Minimum
Sep 14, 2026
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China Denies Giving Iran Intelligence Before Strike that Killed US Troops
Sep 14, 2026
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Dangote Refinery Opens N2.15tn IPO On NGX
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Lagos APC Gov Candidate Hamzat Visits Churches Ahead of 2027
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Nigeria Returns to JP Morgan Bond Index After 11 Years
Nigeria has re-entered a major JP Morgan bond benchmark, renewing global investor access to its naira-denominated government securities.
Sep 14, 2026
News
Customs Spends N70bn on CSR Projects — Comptroller-General
Customs says N70bn CSR spending targets education, infrastructure and social development across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones.
Sep 14, 2026
News
Police Kill Terrorists, Recover Arms in Kebbi Forest
Police and military operatives have killed suspected terrorists during a joint clearance operation in Gumki Forest, Kebbi State, recovering rifles, ammunition, motorcycles and other items.
Sep 14, 2026
News
British High Commissioner-designate Arrives in Nigeria
The UK’s new High Commissioner-designate to Nigeria, Pete Vowles, has arrived in Abuja to begin his diplomatic assignment, pledging to strengthen the longstanding relationship between both countries.
Sep 14, 2026
News
Nigeria Has No Business with Poverty, Says Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Nigeria has enough natural and human resources to overcome poverty, but policy inconsistency, corruption, oil theft and poor revenue management have hindered development.
Sep 14, 2026
News
Strengthen Manpower, Infrastructure in Teaching Hospitals, MDCN Urges FG
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to strengthen manpower and infrastructure in teaching hospitals to expand medical training capacity and improve healthcare delivery.
Sep 14, 2026
News
Drought: Jigawa Community Holds Three-Day Special Prayer for Rain
Residents of Basirka community in Jigawa State have commenced a three-day special prayer seeking rainfall after prolonged dry conditions raised concerns over farming and water availability.
Sep 14, 2026
Lifestyle
OPay Seeks DSS, Police Probe Over Shutdown Rumour
OPay has asked the Department of State Services and Nigeria Police Force to investigate a false social media claim that the fintech company was shutting down its Nigerian operations.
Sep 2, 2026
Lifestyle
Troops Foil Kidnap Attempts in Sokoto, Rescue 22 Victims
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have foiled kidnapping attempts in Sokoto State, rescuing 22 victims during separate operations in Sabon Birni and Isa local government areas.
Jun 20, 2026
News
Nigeria Returns to JP Morgan Bond Index After 11 Years
Nigeria has re-entered a major JP Morgan bond benchmark, renewing global investor access to its naira-denominated government securities.
Sep 14, 2026
News
Customs Spends N70bn on CSR Projects — Comptroller-General
Customs says N70bn CSR spending targets education, infrastructure and social development across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones.
Sep 14, 2026
News
Police Kill Terrorists, Recover Arms in Kebbi Forest
Police and military operatives have killed suspected terrorists during a joint clearance operation in Gumki Forest, Kebbi State, recovering rifles, ammunition, motorcycles and other items.
Sep 14, 2026
News
British High Commissioner-designate Arrives in Nigeria
The UK’s new High Commissioner-designate to Nigeria, Pete Vowles, has arrived in Abuja to begin his diplomatic assignment, pledging to strengthen the longstanding relationship between both countries.
Sep 14, 2026
Politics
Monitor Oyo Govt’s Spending Ahead of 2027 Elections, AAC Urges EFCC
AAC urges EFCC to scrutinise Oyo’s spending, warning that public funds must not be diverted for political purposes.
Sep 14, 2026
Politics
There Was FBI Investigation, But Tinubu Not Involved — Omokri
Reno Omokri says an FBI investigation involving Tinubu-linked individuals occurred, but insists the President was not its target.
Sep 14, 2026
Politics
Zulum: After Tinubu, Presidency Will Return to North
Borno Governor Babagana Zulum says presidential power will return to Northern Nigeria after President Tinubu completes two terms.
Sep 14, 2026
Politics
Desmond Elliot Begs Gbajabiamila for Forgiveness, Seeks Return to APC
Desmond Elliot apologises to Femi Gbajabiamila, seeks forgiveness and reconciliation after tensions over Lagos APC primaries.
Sep 14, 2026
Sports
USA Retain FIBA Women’s World Cup
USA overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat France 97-79 and win a fifth consecutive Women’s World Cup title.
Sep 14, 2026
Sports
Nigeria to Host Ghana, Sierra Leone in Cricket Tourney
Nigeria will host Ghana, Sierra Leone and Nigeria A in a four-team T20 tournament in Lagos this month.
Sep 14, 2026
Sports
Ronaldo Seeks Stadium Bans Over ‘Jota’ Chants
Cristiano Ronaldo has called for lifetime stadium bans after fans taunted Rúben Neves with chants about late Diogo Jota.
Sep 14, 2026
Sports
Iheanacho Scores Ninth League Goal in Seventh Straight Game
Kelechi Iheanacho extended his remarkable scoring run for Bursaspor, finding the net in seven consecutive league matches.
Sep 14, 2026
Tech & Education
ASUU Blasts Ondo Government Over 30-Day Strike Paralysing Three State Universities
ASUU's Benin Zone has condemned the Ondo State Government for a month-long strike affecting AAUA, OAUSTECH and UNIMED, accusing it of underfunding and delaying the 2025 FGN-ASUU agreement even as Edo and Delta move to implement it.
Sep 13, 2026
Tech & Education
ASUU Suspends Four-Week Strike at Benue Varsity as Talks Yield Progress
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, has suspended its four-week-old 'No Pay, No Work' strike after the university administration made progress in addressing demands for the full payment of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance and Professorial Allowance. The union directed members to resume duties on Friday, September 11, 2026, following a resolution of some of the issues that triggered the industrial action.
Sep 13, 2026
Tech & Education
FG Hands HND Admissions to JAMB in Sweeping Polytechnic Reform
The Federal Government has approved the takeover of all Higher National Diploma admissions by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) from the current session, in a decisive move to end illegal and compromised admissions in polytechnics. The reform, disclosed in a circular by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), also pegs part-time National Diploma admissions at 50 per cent of full-time quotas and reaffirms a ban on NCE/HND combinations for NYSC mobilisation.
Sep 12, 2026
Tech & Education
Plateau Reopens Schools Sept 14 After Diphtheria Outbreak Killed 27
The Plateau State Government has directed all public and private primary and secondary schools to resume on Monday, September 14, 2026, following a week-long closure triggered by a suspected diphtheria outbreak that has claimed at least 27 lives and infected over 300 others. As schools reopen, authorities are urging vigilance, hygiene compliance, and immediate reporting of suspected cases, warning that concealing symptoms could fuel further transmission.
Sep 12, 2026
Agriculture
Niger Delta Fish Crisis: Researcher Warns of Cancer Risks from Pollution
Rivers State University researcher Otene Benjamin warns that oil pollution and unregulated hormone use in fish ponds are introducing carcinogens into the food chain, urging a N40m hatchery investment to secure safe aquaculture.
Sep 13, 2026
Agriculture
Desertification Fight: NAGGW Raises 500,000 Seedlings for Jigawa Tree Planting Project
In a major push to combat desertification and environmental degradation, the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) has raised over 500,000 seedlings of various tree species for planting across Jigawa State in the 2026 season. The agency's Director-General, Alhaji Sale Abubakar, disclosed this during a field inspection of project sites, revealing ambitious targets that include 50 hectares of refilling, 50 hectares of new plantations, and a 10-kilometre shelter belt to protect communiti
Sep 11, 2026
Agriculture
Enugu's Dormant Palm Plantations Spring Back to Life as UPPL Begins Commercial Production, Invests $2.2m in Refinery
In a major boost for Nigeria's agricultural renaissance, the Enugu United Palm Products Limited (UPPL) has commenced commercial production of palm oil, breathing life into long-abandoned plantations across the state. With an additional $2.2 million investment in a state-of-the-art refinery and ambitious plans for a public listing, the public-private partnership is positioning itself as a cornerstone of Enugu's economic transformation under Governor Peter Mbah's administration.
Sep 9, 2026
Agriculture
Cassava is Benue's 'Crude Oil': Agro Company Launches Revolution with Drones, Surveillance to Transform Farmers' Fortunes
Green Harvest Food Stuff has declared cassava as Benue State's equivalent of crude oil, launching a farmer awareness programme that deploys drones and surveillance cameras to revolutionise production. The company's Executive Director declared that proper processing and export of the crop could transform farmers' fortunes, position Benue as a major carbohydrate hub, and even support renewable energy development through bioethanol production.
Sep 8, 2026
Health
Preventable Yet Deadly: Why Lassa Fever, Diphtheria Continue to Claim Nigerian Lives
Despite being preventable, Lassa fever and diphtheria continue to claim thousands of lives in Nigeria due to critical gaps in diagnostics, sanitation, and routine immunization.
Sep 13, 2026
Health
FG Hands Over Yaba Properties to Biovaccines Nigeria, Cementing Local Vaccine Production Push
The Federal Government has formally transferred title documents for two Yaba properties to Biovaccines Nigeria Limited, fulfilling its 49% equity stake in the joint venture with May & Baker aimed at reviving domestic vaccine manufacturing.
Sep 12, 2026
Health
Lagos Public Hospitals Overwhelmed as Patient Numbers Double, Brain Drain Bites Hard
Lagos State's public hospitals are groaning under an unprecedented patient surge, with outpatient attendance doubling in just six months as rising healthcare costs push residents away from private facilities. Health Commissioner Prof. Akin Abayomi reveals that doctors are now seeing thousands of patients daily, working under crushing strain amid a crippling brain drain, as the state prepares to enforce compulsory health insurance to stem the crisis.
Sep 12, 2026
Health
eHealth Africa: 23m Children Vaccinated Against Polio Across 15 States in H1 2026
eHealth Africa says more than 23 million children were vaccinated against polio and other preventable diseases across 15 Nigerian states in the first half of 2026, backed by digital microplanning tools deployed in over 205,000 settlements.
Sep 11, 2026
Security
Police Begin Rescue Operation For Abducted Oyo Headmaster
The Oyo State Police Command has launched a rescue operation for an abducted headmaster following the recent wave of school attacks in the state. Security operatives say efforts are ongoing to track down the suspects and secure the victim’s release.
Jul 13, 2026
Security
Again, Four ISWAP Family Members Surrender to Nigerian Army in Borno
Four family members linked to ISWAP have surrendered to troops in Borno State as the military continues its counter-insurgency pressure in the North-East. The latest development adds to a growing pattern of defections and surrenders from terrorist enclaves in the region.
Jul 11, 2026
Security
Nigerian Air Force Bombs ISWAP Enclave in Borno, Inflicts Heavy Casualties
The Nigerian Air Force has carried out precision airstrikes on an ISWAP enclave in Borno State, killing multiple terrorists and destroying key infrastructure including weapons caches and vehicles
Jul 11, 2026
Security
Nigerian Army Captures Suspected ISWAP Logistics Supplier in Borno State
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a high-value suspected logistics supplier to ISWAP in Borno State, dealing another blow to the terrorist group’s supply network.
Jul 11, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Ogun Invests ₦5bn in Women’s Livelihoods Under Abiodun’s Gender Agenda
Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration in Ogun State has invested over ₦5 billion to empower 100,000 women, blending economic support with political inclusion to strengthen families and secure the state’s future.
Sep 13, 2026
Youth Empowerment
NASENI Trains 220 Benue Youths in Solar, Soap Making
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has trained 220 youths and women in Benue State in solar power installation and household essentials production, providing starter packs to enable them establish businesses and become self-reliant. The one-week programme, part of President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, trained 100 men in solar installation and 120 women in soap and Vaseline production at the Federal Polytechnic, Wannune.
Sep 13, 2026
Youth Empowerment
NASENI Trains 100 Onitsha Youths in Electrical Installation, Hands Out Solar Kits
NASENI has concluded a five-day electrical installation and maintenance training for 100 youths in Onitsha, Anambra State, distributing solar home systems, clean cookstoves and starter tool packs under its Sustainable Empowerment Programme.
Sep 12, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Fidelity Bank, GIFA Empower 300 Akwa Ibom Women with N25m Grants, Business Equipment
In a major boost for female entrepreneurship in Akwa Ibom State, Fidelity Bank Plc and the Patience Umo Eno Golden Initiative for All (GIFA) have empowered 300 women with N25 million in cash grants, 50 sewing machines, 50 grinding machines, and 500 bags of food items. The intervention, which brings the total number of women reached by GIFA's empowerment programmes to about 7,000, is designed to transform small-scale businesses into sustainable enterprises across the state's 31 local government a
Sep 11, 2026
Pacesetters
Meet Abena Serwaah: the 23-year-old leading Ghana's agri-tech revolution
At just 23, Abena Serwaah has built a thriving hydroponic container farm business supplying premium vegetables to Accra's top hotels and restaurants.
Feb 20, 2025
Pacesetters
Kofi Acheampong: the teacher who built a library in a fishing village
A retired schoolteacher's dream to bring books to children in a remote Brong-Ahafo fishing village has grown into a community library serving 400 students.
Jan 10, 2025
Programs
Oxfam, Partners Empower North-East Communities to Take Charge of Post-Insurgency Development in Adamawa, Borno
Oxfam Nigeria and its implementing partners have trained community stakeholders and local government officials in Adamawa and Borno states to take ownership of their development priorities, as part of a broader push to reposition the North East in the post-insurgency era.
Aug 2, 2026
Programs
NABCO begins Phase 3 recruitment with focus on ICT and healthcare graduates
The Nation Builders Corps has opened applications for Phase 3 targeting 50,000 graduates in ICT, healthcare, education and agriculture.
Mar 5, 2025
Programs
Free SHS programme records 1.2 million enrolments in 2024/25 academic year
The Ghana Education Service reports 1.2 million students enrolled in the Free Senior High School programme in the current academic year.
Feb 1, 2025