Oyo Approves ₦650m Grant to Boost LAUTECH Research Farm Development
OGBOMOSO, Nigeria – Oyo State moves to strengthen agricultural innovation and higher education with a ₦650 million grant for LAUTECH’s teaching and research farm,…
Month: April 2026
When Prices Fall but Hunger Rises: Inside Nigeria’s Deepening Poverty Paradox
ABUJA, Nigeria – At what should be the busiest hour of the day—the lunch rush—the roadside food stall run by Samuel Omeje sits in…
Elephant Kills Man, Leaves Another Missing in Oyo Community Attack
OYO, Nigeria – A deadly encounter with a wild elephant leaves one man dead and another missing in Oyo State, triggering panic in a…
Boko Haram Kills 19 Farmers in Borno Attack on Communities
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Armed insurgents unleash deadly violence on defenceless farmers in Borno, killing at least 19 people in a daylight ambush that deepens…
Lagos Enforces Stricter E-Waste Rules Amid Renewable Energy Expansion Risks
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos tightens enforcement on electronic waste management as the rapid expansion of off-grid renewable energy systems raises environmental concerns. The Lagos…
Experts Warn Unsafe Sachet Water, Demand Better Pay for Lab Workers
OYO, Nigeria – Laboratory professionals raise alarm over unsafe sachet water production and poor wages, warning that regulatory gaps are fuelling preventable diseases across…
Flood Threat Looms As 4.2m Hectares of Nigeria Farmland at Risk
LAGOS, Nigeria – A looming flood crisis threatens Nigeria’s food supply as 4.2 million hectares of farmland face submersion, with experts warning of widespread…
Troops Kill 24 Terrorists, Repel Midnight Attack in Yobe Battle
DAMATURU, Nigeria – Nigerian troops repel a coordinated midnight terrorist assault in Yobe State, killing 24 insurgents after a fierce three-hour gun battle. The…
UBEC Disburses ₦5bn, Targets Out-Of-School Crisis with Retention Drive
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria ramps up efforts to curb its out-of-school crisis as the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) disburses over ₦5 billion to…
Tinubu Meets Senate Leaders as Key National Decisions Emerge
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s president holds a high-level closed-door meeting with Senate leadership, signalling possible major policy decisions amid growing national concerns. President Bola…