Locust Beans Boost Health as Experts Reveal Hidden Nutritional Power
ABUJA, Nigeria – The African locust bean, locally known as Iru, Daddawa, Ogiri or Nune, is gaining renewed attention as health experts confirm that…
Month: January 2026
NELFUND Confirms ₦927m Arrears Payment to 11,000 Students
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) confirms it will begin clearing ₦927.98 million in unpaid loan disbursements owed to more than…
Katsina Boosts Food Security with Are Dam Irrigation Project
KATSINA, Nigeria – Katsina State intensifies its drive for food security as the government inspects dredging equipment at the Are Dam, a critical irrigation…
6m Lagos Residents Live with Undiagnosed Hypertension – Officials Warn
LAGOS, Nigeria — An estimated six million Lagos residents are living with hypertension, with the majority unaware of their condition, Lagos State Commissioner for…
WHO Warns Cheap Sugary Drinks May Fuel NCD Crisis
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the increasing affordability of sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages could worsen the global…
World Bank Flags Growing Gap Between Rich, Poor Economies
ABUJA, Nigeria – The global economy is showing unexpected resilience despite trade tensions and policy uncertainty, but this stability is concealing widening inequality between…
Bauchi Immunises 3.7m Children in Landmark Vaccination Campaign
BAUCHI, Nigeria – Bauchi State immunises 3.7 million children during the 2025 measles and rubella vaccination campaign, achieving full coverage and sharply reducing outbreak…
Jigawa Suspends School Principal Over Inflated Student Feeding Records
DUTSE, Nigeria – The Jigawa State Government suspends the principal of a girls’ boarding school after uncovering inflated student records during a follow-up inspection…
FG Orders Emergency Repairs on Failing Lagos–Ota–Abeokuta Road
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government orders immediate emergency repairs on the Lagos–Ota–Abeokuta Road, responding to worsening failures and daily traffic gridlock along the…
TETFund Unveils 2026 Blueprint, Expands Funding for Research, AI
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) unveils its 2026 Disbursement Guidelines, signalling an expanded focus on research, artificial intelligence, and digital…