Blinded Futures: Nigeria’s Childhood Eye Crisis Threatens Education, National Growth
ABUJA, Nigeria – When ten-year-old Chidi squints from the back of his Abuja classroom, the blackboard dissolves into blurred scribbles. He rubs his eyes,…
Month: September 2025
Customs Launch One-Stop-Shop to Cut Cargo Clearance to 48 Hours
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has unveiled its One-Stop-Shop (OSS) initiative, reducing cargo clearance time from 21 days to just 48…
Bayero University Expels 57 Students for Exam Misconduct
KANO, Nigeria – Bayero University Kano (BUK) has expelled 57 students over confirmed involvement in examination malpractice. The decision followed the Senate’s 427th meeting…
Unmet Demands: Resident Doctors Give Nigerian Government 30-Day Strike Ultimatum
KATSINA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a 30-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to resolve pending welfare and…
SERAP Demands Transparency in Appointment of Next INEC Chairman
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) urge President Bola Tinubu to ensure transparency in the appointment of Nigeria’s next electoral…
World Bank to Loan $750m to Strengthen Nigeria Health, Digital Growth
LAGOS, Nigeria – The World Bank has announced plans to approve two major loans worth $750 million for Nigeria on Tuesday, September 30, 2025,…
Rubella or Measles? Key Facts Every Parent, Mother-to-be-Must know
ABUJA, Nigeria – Rubella, often mistaken for measles, is a highly contagious viral infection that carries devastating risks for pregnant women and their unborn…
Delta Sacks Health Workers Extorting Pregnant Women, Children Under Five
DELTA, Nigeria – Delta State has dismissed several health workers accused of extorting pregnant women and children under five, despite the state’s free healthcare…
Nigeria Unveils $337bn Climate Plan, Targets 32% Emissions Cut
LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria has unveiled its most ambitious climate roadmap yet, pledging to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 32 per cent by 2030…
Nigeria Overhauls Seed Certification to Boost Food Security Drive
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has unveiled a decentralised seed certification reform aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and strengthening food security. Minister of Agriculture and…