Month: January 2026

Locust Beans Boost Health as Experts Reveal Hidden Nutritional Power

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Locust Beans Boost Health as Experts Reveal Hidden Nutritional Power

Oluwafunbi Bello January 14, 2026 0

ABUJA, Nigeria – The African locust bean, locally known as Iru, Daddawa, Ogiri or Nune, is gaining...

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NELFUND Confirms ₦927m Arrears Payment to 11,000 Students

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NELFUND Confirms ₦927m Arrears Payment to 11,000 Students

Koko Maxwella January 14, 2026 0

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) confirms it will begin clearing ₦927.98 million in...

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Katsina Boosts Food Security with Are Dam Irrigation Project

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Katsina Boosts Food Security with Are Dam Irrigation Project

Hussaini Ibrahim January 14, 2026 0

KATSINA, Nigeria – Katsina State intensifies its drive for food security as the government inspects dredging equipment...

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6m Lagos Residents Live with Undiagnosed Hypertension – Officials Warn

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6m Lagos Residents Live with Undiagnosed Hypertension – Officials Warn

Korede Abdullah January 14, 2026 0

LAGOS, Nigeria — An estimated six million Lagos residents are living with hypertension, with the majority unaware...

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WHO Warns Cheap Sugary Drinks May Fuel NCD Crisis

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WHO Warns Cheap Sugary Drinks May Fuel NCD Crisis

Oluwatobi Adu January 13, 2026 0

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the increasing affordability of sugary drinks...

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World Bank Flags Growing Gap Between Rich, Poor Economies

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World Bank Flags Growing Gap Between Rich, Poor Economies

Oluwatobi Adu January 13, 2026 0

ABUJA, Nigeria – The global economy is showing unexpected resilience despite trade tensions and policy uncertainty, but...

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Bauchi Immunises 3.7m Children in Landmark Vaccination Campaign

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Bauchi Immunises 3.7m Children in Landmark Vaccination Campaign

Hussaini Ibrahim January 13, 2026 0

BAUCHI, Nigeria – Bauchi State immunises 3.7 million children during the 2025 measles and rubella vaccination campaign,...

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Jigawa Suspends School Principal Over Inflated Student Feeding Records

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Jigawa Suspends School Principal Over Inflated Student Feeding Records

Hussaini Ibrahim January 13, 2026 0

DUTSE, Nigeria – The Jigawa State Government suspends the principal of a girls’ boarding school after uncovering...

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FG Orders Emergency Repairs on Failing Lagos–Ota–Abeokuta Road

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FG Orders Emergency Repairs on Failing Lagos–Ota–Abeokuta Road

Korede Abdullah January 13, 2026 0

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government orders immediate emergency repairs on the Lagos–Ota–Abeokuta Road, responding to worsening...

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TETFund Unveils 2026 Blueprint, Expands Funding for Research, AI

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TETFund Unveils 2026 Blueprint, Expands Funding for Research, AI

Otamere Gladness January 13, 2026 0

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) unveils its 2026 Disbursement Guidelines, signalling an expanded...

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