Tinubu Appoints Bianca as Foreign Affairs Minister
ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs, following the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar.…
Month: April 2026
FG Declares May 1 Public Holiday to Mark Workers’ Day
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has declared Friday, May 1, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate International Workers’ Day, recognising the contributions of…
WHO Expands Global Biomanufacturing Training Network to Boost Vaccine Access
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization has expanded its global biomanufacturing training network, designating regional centres across all six regions to strengthen vaccine…
FG Targets Millions of Out-of-School Children with Data-Driven Education Reform
JOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government has intensified efforts to reintegrate millions of out-of-school children into classrooms, unveiling a data-driven strategy anchored on digital…
Sokoto Deploys 1,500 Health Workers to Rural Areas to Tackle Care Gap
SOKOTO, Nigeria – Sokoto State has deployed more than 1,500 nurses and midwives to underserved communities in a major push to close healthcare access…
JAMB Extends 2026 Direct Entry Registration Deadline to May 8
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the deadline for 2026 Direct Entry registration to May 8, in a…
Bite-Sized Survival: How Inflation Is Driving Nigeria’s Fast-Food Boom
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s fast-paced urban centres—Abuja, Lagos and Port Harcourt—a subtle but significant shift is reshaping dining culture, as rising inflation and demanding…
Stigma, Poverty Fuel Rising HIV Infections in Kano – Group Warns
KANO, Nigeria – Stigma, denial and economic hardship are driving new HIV infections in Kano State, health advocates have warned, as over 800 cases…
One in Five Nigerians Needs Rehabilitation Care – FG Warns
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria is facing a widening rehabilitation care gap, with one in five citizens requiring services but most lacking access, health authorities…
Nigeria Adopts New Nutrition Policy, Targets Malnutrition Crisis by 2035
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has adopted a new National Policy on Food and Nutrition (2026–2035), with authorities pledging urgent action to tackle one of…