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Agriculture
The South East Development Commission (SEDC) is set to flag off its first agro-mechanisation project in Enugu State, part of a N5 billion blueprint to develop 50,000 hectares across the region
Health
The World Health Organization has issued a stark warning that non-communicable diseases now account for 37 per cent of all deaths in Africa, up from 24 per cent in 2000, with nearly two-thirds of these deaths occurring prematurely. As World Patient Safety Day 2026 focuses on "Safe Care for Noncommunicable Diseases," WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr. Mohammed Janabi has called for urgent action to protect millions of patients from avoidable harm during long-term treatment.
Tech & Education
The Lagos State Government has launched the maiden Lagos Cleaner Energy Schools Innovation Challenge (LCESIC) 2026, inviting SS1 and SS2 students across the state to design practical clean energy solutions and compete for the state championship.
Tech & Education
UNIPORT ASUU has declared an indefinite strike over incomplete salary payments and allowance disparities, halting all academic activities after the university management failed to meet a 48-hour ultimatum
Health
Fiji has declared a national HIV emergency after new diagnoses surged to 2,016 in 2025 , 16 times the level recorded in 2019 , with an estimated one in 60 adults now living with the virus. Health Minister Atonio Lalabalavu warned that an "outbreak-level response is no longer sufficient," as injecting drug use, low condom use, and mother-to-child transmission drive an epidemic that has claimed the lives of 18 babies in a single year.
News
FAAN Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje has pledged the agency’s support for Cross River’s aviation sector as Governor Bassey Otu prepares to host an African conference expected to attract more than 900 participants.
News
South African police have discovered the body of a ninth woman in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, as investigators examine whether a series of killings reported since July are connected.
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JAMB has explained what the “Not Admitted” and “Admission in Progress” statuses mean on its admission portal, outlining what candidates should do while institutions process admissions.
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Nigeria’s Consulate-General in Johannesburg has advised Nigerians, particularly women and girls, to exercise heightened vigilance after eight women died in and around Ekurhuleni over about two months.
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Poco Lee’s management has thanked Zlatan Ibile and others for their support during the dancer’s ongoing UK legal case, while urging the public to avoid spreading unverified narratives.
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Peter Obi has mourned veteran actor Olu Jacobs, describing his decades-long career in Nigeria and Britain as an example of talent, discipline and professionalism.
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Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno has praised chef Hilda Baci for her record-breaking achievements, saying her accomplishments have brought honour to the state.
