Zamfara Boosts Sexual Assault Centre, Pledges Tougher Crackdown On GBV
GUSAU, Nigeria – The Zamfara State Government renews its commitment to combating gender-based violence by strengthening support for the Huriyya Dauda Lawal Sexual Assault…
Month: February 2026
WHO Tests Strategy Game to Speed Up Outbreak Detection
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation pilots a strategy game designed to help countries detect and respond to disease outbreaks faster, as global…
Amotekun Arrests Five Suspected Gunmen, Recovers Weapons in Ekiti
ADO-EKITI, Nigeria – Operatives of the Ekiti State Amotekun Corps arrest five suspected gunmen in Ekiti following intelligence reports from residents, recovering weapons and…
Oyo Education Reforms Return 65,000 Out-Of-School Children to Classrooms
IBADAN, Nigeria – Education reforms under the Oyo State Government bring more than 65,000 out-of-school children back into classrooms, Governor Seyi Makinde says, marking…
Lagos Shuts Lekki–Ajah Expressway Section for Major Repairs
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government announces a full closure of the Epe-bound carriageway of the Lekki–Ajah Expressway to allow extensive rehabilitation along…
Nigeria Targets $2.5bn Carbon Market Windfall By 2030
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria positions itself to unlock up to $2.5 billion in green investment through high-integrity carbon markets, as a newly established regulatory…
Kwara Polytechnic Reopens March 2 After Weeks-Long Closure
ILORIN, Nigeria – The Kwara State Polytechnic announces reopening on Monday, March 2, 2026, following a temporary closure due to student protests over the…
Defence Ministry Pledges Space Tech Support Against Terrorism, Banditry
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Ministry of Defence Nigeria pledges full support for partnerships with the National Space Research and Development Agency to harness space…
Cholera Surges Across Southern Africa Amid Floods, Cyclones, Displacement
ABUJA, Nigeria – Cholera cases spike sharply across Southern Africa as floods, cyclones, and mass displacement worsen public health risks, according to the World…
FCCPC Probes Possible Airline Fare Exploitation During Festive Rush
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission flags possible exploitative pricing by domestic airlines following a review of airfares during the…