161m Nigerians Lack Safe Water – SCI Warns
ABUJA, Nigeria – More than 161 million Nigerians continue to rely on contaminated water sources, exposing millions of children to preventable diseases and undermining…
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JAMB Opens Access to Original UTME Slips
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination can…
IG Orders Crime Offensive in Kano
KANO, Nigeria — Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police has ordered a tougher crackdown on crime in Kano State, directing officers to intensify intelligence-led operations against…
WHO Expands Digital Mental Health in Crises
GENEVA, Switzerland – The World Health Organization (WHO) is accelerating the use of digital mental health tools in humanitarian and crisis settings, as evidence…
FG Launches Cancer Support Fund for Patients
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has unveiled a Cancer Support Fund worth N50 million to help vulnerable patients overcome non-medical barriers that often…
Nigeria Launches Digital TV Revolution
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has formally launched its long-delayed Digital Switch Over programme, a landmark initiative expected to reach 40 million homes, unlock more…
Nigeria’s Current Account Surplus Jumps 256%
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s current account surplus surged by 255.7 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, reaching $4.98 billion, driven by stronger…
Bayelsa Races to Avert 2026 Floods
YENAGOA, Nigeria – Bayelsa State has launched a large-scale flood control campaign across Yenagoa and surrounding communities as authorities move to mitigate the impact…
Bandit Attacks Displace Thousands in Sokoto
SOKOTO, Nigeria – Thousands of residents have fled their homes in Sokoto State following a wave of attacks by armed groups, deepening Nigeria’s humanitarian…
Customs Intercepts N12.7bn Drugs, Cannabis
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted illicit drugs and expired pharmaceuticals valued…