FCCPC, NAFDAC Sign Deal to Protect Nigerian Consumers Faster
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s consumer protection regulators have signed a new agreement aimed at accelerating complaint resolution and strengthening market enforcement across the country.…
Month: May 2026
Oyo Intensifies Fight Against Female Genital Mutilation Statewide
OYO, Nigeria – Health authorities in Oyo State have intensified efforts to end Female Genital Mutilation through a statewide advocacy training targeting healthcare workers…
NECO Unveils Computer-Based Exams to Curb Malpractice Nationwide
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government says the National Examinations Council will begin computer-based examinations in 2026, marking a major shift aimed at tackling…
Dying In Silence: The Hidden Disease Stealing Health, Futures of Nigerian Women
ABUJA, Nigeria – Schistosomiasis, a neglected tropical disease silently damaging their health, fertility, and dignity. Many remain undiagnosed, untreated, and unaware of the infection…
Meningitis Outbreak Claims 33 Lives in Sokoto
SOKOTO, Nigeria – A fresh outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis has killed at least 33 children in Sokoto State, with health authorities confirming more than…
Nigeria Extradites Chinese Fugitive Over $245m Investment Fraud
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force confirms the arrest and extradition of a Chinese national accused of masterminding a $245 million Ponzi-style fraud…
Ogun Begins Statewide Power Audit to Boost Electricity Supply
OGUN, Nigeria – Dapo Abiodun announces a statewide electricity audit aimed at improving energy efficiency, curbing theft and strengthening power supply across Ogun State.…
NANS Threatens Protest Against South African Firms Over Killings
LAGOS, Nigeria – The National Association of Nigerian Students threatens protests against South African-linked businesses in Nigeria over renewed xenophobic attacks reportedly targeting Nigerians…
Lagos to Launch Paid Street Parking Scheme Across Major Cities
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State Parking Authority plans to introduce paid on-street parking across key commercial districts before the end of 2026 to tackle…
Africa CDC Tracks Cruise-Linked Hantavirus Cluster, Public Risk Low
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring a hantavirus outbreak linked to an international cruise, with authorities urging…