Sports
Lionel Messi says Argentina’s success comes from competitiveness, confidence and determination after the world champions staged a comeback against England to reach the 2026 World Cup final.
Sports
Lionel Messi dedicated Argentina’s dramatic World Cup semi-final victory over England to Diego Maradona, calling the triumph a special gift as the reigning champions advanced to another final.
News
The Trump administration has introduced a four-year limit on most foreign student and exchange visas, replacing the duration-of-status policy with mandatory federal extensions for longer academic programmes.
News
The Senate has approved amendments to the FRSC Act, increasing traffic fines by up to 300 per cent and introducing tougher penalties to improve road safety nationwide.
News
The Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy says Mary Habila was not a registered physiotherapist, urging public officials to verify professional credentials before making public statements on regulated professions.
News
FAAN has introduced the V-Pass facial recognition platform to replace physical identification for domestic travellers, promising faster passenger processing, improved security and seamless airport access after one-time enrolment.
Politics
Atiku Abubakar criticised the BCDA leadership crisis, saying it reflects governance failure, and urged President Bola Tinubu to clarify the agency’s leadership or withdraw from the 2027 presidential race.
News
David Umahi said Mary Habila told her boyfriend she was bleeding from the nose before her death, revealing details of their final conversation while calling for an autopsy.
Lifestyle
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.
News
The Trump administration has introduced a four-year limit on most foreign student and exchange visas, replacing the duration-of-status policy with mandatory federal extensions for longer academic programmes.
News
The Senate has approved amendments to the FRSC Act, increasing traffic fines by up to 300 per cent and introducing tougher penalties to improve road safety nationwide.
News
The Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy says Mary Habila was not a registered physiotherapist, urging public officials to verify professional credentials before making public statements on regulated professions.
News
FAAN has introduced the V-Pass facial recognition platform to replace physical identification for domestic travellers, promising faster passenger processing, improved security and seamless airport access after one-time enrolment.
Politics
Atiku Abubakar criticised the BCDA leadership crisis, saying it reflects governance failure, and urged President Bola Tinubu to clarify the agency’s leadership or withdraw from the 2027 presidential race.
Politics
The Osun APC has questioned the reported increase of the Ede airport project from N99.5 billion to about N130 billion and demanded full disclosure of payments and execution details.
Politics
INEC will partner more closely with NIMC to use National Identification Number verification during voter registration, aiming to eliminate duplicate records and strengthen the credibility of future elections.
Politics
Buba Galadima defended calls for an Obi-Kwankwaso alliance, saying North-South-East political cooperation has historical roots and urging opposition parties to unite instead of attacking one another before 2027.
Sports
Lionel Messi has overtaken Kylian Mbappé in the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot race, leading on assists after both players finished the semi-finals with eight tournament goals.
Sports
Lionel Messi says Argentina’s success comes from competitiveness, confidence and determination after the world champions staged a comeback against England to reach the 2026 World Cup final.
Sports
Lionel Messi dedicated Argentina’s dramatic World Cup semi-final victory over England to Diego Maradona, calling the triumph a special gift as the reigning champions advanced to another final.
Sports
Lionel Messi now leads the 2026 World Cup dribbling chart with 24 successful dribbles, overtaking Spain's Lamine Yamal.
Tech & Education
The NCC is developing a framework that could let students access approved educational platforms without paying data charges, in a move aimed at lowering the cost barrier to digital learning. The commission says it is consulting telecom operators, educators and other stakeholders before finalising the policy
Tech & Education
NITDA and the Forum of University Entrepreneurs and Technologists (FUET) have deepened their collaboration to drive digital infrastructure deployment and technology skills development across Nigerian universities.
Tech & Education
The examination body said the mop-up results are now available through official channels, with ranking and admission-related result processing scheduled to commence ahead of the 2026 academic admission exercise.
Tech & Education
An IMF scenario-planning report warns that rapid AI adoption will fuel global economic inequality and a "winner-take-most" dynamic favoring advanced economies, unless developing nations urgently build out their digital infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and AI-ready talent pools.
Agriculture
The Federal Government and the NDDC have unveiled a $500 million Niger Delta Agricultural Investment Fund to boost food production, attract private capital and create jobs across the region. The initiative is designed as a commercial, returns-driven vehicle spanning key agricultural value chains
Agriculture
Nigeria is losing about N3.5 trillion every year to post-harvest losses, according to agricultural stakeholders, underscoring how badly poor storage and weak cold-chain systems are hurting food security. The warning adds urgency to calls for better infrastructure across the farm-to-market chain
Agriculture
Abia State is pushing harder into commercial agriculture as part of its food security drive, with more than 18,000 farmers receiving support under a new state-backed programme. Officials say the plan is designed to increase food production, raise farmers’ incomes and attract investment into the agricultural value chain.
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Agriculture
Nigeria’s government is moving to include farmers directly in policy through the AGROW initiative, aiming to boost productivity, food security and market‑oriented agriculture. GNA explains the strategy and its implications.
Health
Nigerian healthtech company MediSmart has argued that solving Nigeria's healthcare crisis requires more than building hospitals , it demands a simultaneous revolution in digital infrastructure, data systems, and health financing.
Health
The World Health Organization says up to 45% of dementia risk could be prevented or delayed by addressing modifiable factors such as smoking, alcohol use, physical inactivity, air pollution, hypertension and diabetes. The updated guidance also stresses lifestyle changes, better medical care and early action across the life course
Health
Nigerian mental health platform MyTherapist.ng has partnered with Ally Healthcare to expand access to affordable, professional mental health support for millions of Nigerians.
Health
Health experts say Nigeria needs urgent reforms to stop its healthcare workforce from deteriorating further, warning that poor pay, weak working conditions and rising migration are draining the system. They argue that without swift action, the country risks a deeper crisis in service delivery and health security
Security
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.
Security
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.
Security
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
Security
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.
Youth Empowerment
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has inaugurated Africa's first dedicated quantum computing research centre.
Youth Empowerment
The Youth Employment Agency says it placed 120,000 Ghanaian graduates in apprenticeships, internships and public works programmes in 2024.
Pacesetters
At just 23, Abena Serwaah has built a thriving hydroponic container farm business supplying premium vegetables to Accra's top hotels and restaurants.
Pacesetters
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.
Programs
The Nation Builders Corps has opened applications for Phase 3 targeting 50,000 graduates in ICT, healthcare, education and agriculture.
Programs
The Ghana Education Service reports 1.2 million students enrolled in the Free Senior High School programme in the current academic year.
