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Shettima to Launch Women’s Programme as 57,432 Katsina Women Get Support Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Nigeria-Italy global education financing event at UNGA81.

Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Nigeria-Italy global education financing event at UNGA81.

Shettima to Launch Women’s Programme as 57,432 Katsina Women Get Support

Mirian Gom October 3, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria — Vice President Kashim Shettima is expected to launch the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up...

UAE Says Flydubai Co-Pilot Attempted ‘Terrorist Act’ on Israel-Bound Flight Flydubai aircraft involved in incident on Israel-bound flight

UAE Says Flydubai Co-Pilot Attempted ‘Terrorist Act’ on Israel-Bound Flight

Mirian Gom October 3, 2026

UAE — The United Arab Emirates Attorney General has said the co-pilot of an Israel-bound Flydubai flight...

Rivers Begins N200,000 Direct Payments to Flood-Affected Families Rivers State Government begins N200,000 direct relief payments to flood-affected families

Rivers State Government begins N200,000 direct relief payments to flood-affected families

Rivers Begins N200,000 Direct Payments to Flood-Affected Families

Korede Abdullah October 3, 2026

RIVERS, Nigeria – The Rivers State Government has begun transferring N200,000 directly to verified flood-affected families as...

Lagos Justice Ministry Clarifies Teenager, Adult Robbery Case Lagos State Ministry of Justice clarifies teenager and adult robbery case

Lagos Justice Ministry Clarifies Teenager, Adult Robbery Case

Korede Abdullah October 3, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria — The Lagos State Ministry of Justice has clarified that a teenager and an adult...

WHAT’S INSIDE YOUR SANITARY PAD? Nigerian Women Demand Answers Over Chemical Disclosure Sanitary pads displayed in packaging as Nigerian women demand clearer information about ingredients and chemical safety.

Sanitary pads displayed in packaging as Nigerian women demand clearer information about ingredients and chemical safety.

WHAT’S INSIDE YOUR SANITARY PAD? Nigerian Women Demand Answers Over Chemical Disclosure

Oluwatobi Adu October 3, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – For millions of Nigerian women and girls, sanitary pads are an everyday necessity, yet...

US Congressman Welcomes Reported Arrest of Adam in Nigeria US Congressman Riley Moore

US Congressman Welcomes Reported Arrest of Adam in Nigeria

Mirian Gom October 3, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria — US Congressman Riley Moore has welcomed reports of the arrest of Mahmoud Adam in...

Placenta-Derived Tissue May Aid Erectile Recovery After Prostate Surgery Researchers investigate placenta-derived tissue to support nerve recovery after prostate cancer surgery.

Researchers investigate placenta-derived tissue to support nerve recovery after prostate cancer surgery.

Placenta-Derived Tissue May Aid Erectile Recovery After Prostate Surgery

Mirian Gom October 3, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria — Researchers are investigating whether placenta-derived tissue can help men recover erectile function faster after...

WHO: Drug-Resistant Bacterial Infections Kill About 1m Yearly

Mirian Gom October 3, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Drug-resistant bacterial infections kill about one million people globally each year, according to the...

Group Demand More Funding for Nigeria’s 2030 Health Goals Health stakeholders discuss Nigeria’s 2030 maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health targets in Abuja

Health stakeholders discuss Nigeria’s 2030 maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health targets in Abuja

Group Demand More Funding for Nigeria’s 2030 Health Goals

Mirian Gom October 3, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Civil society organisations and health advocates have called for stronger political commitment, increased health...

NAS Launches Mentorship Programme for Young Nigerian Scientists Nigerian Academy of Science launches Research Leaders Mentorship Programme for early-career researchersThe NAS's published programme information confirms that ReLM is a six-month initiative connecting Nigerian early-career researchers with established scientists.