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World Bank, Japan Unveil $20m Minerals Growth Plan World Bank announces $750m loan for Nigeria’s health and digital growth

World Bank, Japan Unveil $20m Minerals Growth Plan

Oluwatobi Adu June 2, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Bank Group and the Japanese Government have launched two major initiatives designed...

False Bandit Rumours Trigger Mob Killing, 15 Arrested Lagos police officials addressing false bandit invasion reports and arrests linked to mob violence.

Lagos police officials addressing false bandit invasion reports and arrests linked to mob violence.

False Bandit Rumours Trigger Mob Killing, 15 Arrested

Korede Abdullah June 2, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed viral reports of a bandit invasion in...

WHO Pushes Self-Help Tools to Tackle Mental Health Crisis WHO launches a psychological self-help guide to expand global access to mental health services.

WHO launches a psychological self-help guide to expand global access to mental health services.

WHO Pushes Self-Help Tools to Tackle Mental Health Crisis

Oluwatobi Adu June 2, 2026

GENEVA – The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new implementation guide to help countries expand...

Lagos Secures Justice for 2,460 GBV Survivors Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs presenting gender-based violence statistics and survivor support initiatives.

Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs presenting gender-based violence statistics and survivor support initiatives.

Lagos Secures Justice for 2,460 GBV Survivors

Korede Abdullah June 2, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State recorded 6,753 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) in 2025, with 2,460 survivors...

INEC Opens Accreditation Portal for Osun Governorship Election Coverage INEC has opened online media accreditation for journalists and organisations covering the 2026 Osun governorship election, with applications closing August 2.

INEC has opened online media accreditation for journalists and organisations covering the 2026 Osun governorship election, with applications closing August 2.

INEC Opens Accreditation Portal for Osun Governorship Election Coverage

Oluwafunbi Bello June 2, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – INEC has opened its online media accreditation portal for journalists and media organisations seeking...

“I Thought It Was Just Celebration — Then I Nearly Died,” – Says Diabetic Survivor Kaduna resident Saidu Kamal recounting his near-fatal diabetes complication after excessive eating during Sallah celebrations.

Kaduna resident Saidu Kamal recounting his near-fatal diabetes complication after excessive eating during Sallah celebrations.

“I Thought It Was Just Celebration — Then I Nearly Died,” – Says Diabetic Survivor

Hussaini Ibrahim June 1, 2026

KADUNA, Nigeria – A 46-year-old Kaduna resident living with diabetes has shared his near-death experience after excessive...

Nigeria Backs Sierra Leone’s Digital University Admission Reform JAMB Registrar Is-haq Oloyede addressing stakeholders on centralised university admissions reform in Sierra Leone.

JAMB Registrar Is-haq Oloyede addressing stakeholders on centralised university admissions reform in Sierra Leone.

Nigeria Backs Sierra Leone’s Digital University Admission Reform

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius June 1, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has pledged technical support to Sierra Leone...

NEMA Urges Gombe Residents to Relocate as Flood Risks Rise NEMA Director-General Zubaida Umar issuing flood preparedness advisory to residents in

NEMA Director-General Zubaida Umar issuing flood preparedness advisory to residents in

NEMA Urges Gombe Residents to Relocate as Flood Risks Rise

Oluwafunbi Bello June 1, 2026

GOMBE, Nigeria – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has urged residents living in flood-prone communities across...

Oyo Teachers Launch Indefinite Strike Over Kidnappings Teachers protesting and demanding the release of abducted colleagues and schoolchildren in Oyo State.