Osun Trains Teachers to Fight Female Genital Mutilation in Schools
OSUN, Nigeria – Action Health Incorporated partners with the Osun State Government to train 45 secondary school teachers on comprehensive sexuality education and the…
Month: May 2026
FAAN Tightens Ebola Screening Across Nigeria’s International Airports
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria says it has intensified Ebola surveillance and passenger screening across international airports following the recent…
FCTA Enrols 1,500 Abuja Inmates in Free Health Insurance Scheme
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory Administration launches a free health insurance and medical outreach programme for inmates across correctional centres in Abuja,…
NDLEA Smashes Nigerian -Mexican Drug Ring, Seizes N480bn Meth Lab
OGUN, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it has dismantled the largest clandestine methamphetamine laboratory ever uncovered in Nigeria, arresting 10…
Kano Orders Schools Shut Ahead of Eid-el-Kabir Celebrations
KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government orders the temporary closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools for the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.…
Nigeria Launches First Drone Soccer League for Secondary Schools
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Naija Drone Soccer League, (NDSL) launches Nigeria’s first-ever competitive drone soccer league for senior secondary school students in a major…
Nigeria Unveils $1bn Aviation Leasing Push to Cut Foreign Dependence
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria moves to reduce dependence on foreign aircraft lessors after unveiling plans for a national aviation leasing company expected to unlock…
Africa Could Gain $668bn from Health Innovation – CDC Warns
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention says Africa could generate an additional $668 billion in economic value and create…
Nigeria Pushes Non-Formal Education at Global London Forum
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of Education Maruf Tunji Alausa champions non-formal education and vocational skills development as critical tools for tackling youth unemployment…
Lagos Launches Digital Platform to Improve Emergency Response
The Lagos State Government launches a digital emergency management platform aimed at improving coordination, faster deployment and real-time monitoring during crises across the state.…