Nigeria Lacks Mental Health Specialists, Beds – Lagos Warns
LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria lacks sufficient mental health specialists and treatment beds to meet growing needs, the Lagos State Government has warned, calling for…
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Cars Burn, Shops Looted as Xenophobic Violence Erupts in South Africa
South Africa – At least 24 vehicles were burnt in Johannesburg and Durban as xenophobic violence erupted in South Africa following a court ruling…
CBN Tightens Banking Rules as Nigeria Courts Asian Investors
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is tightening enforcement against insider lending and risky offshore investments while courting Asian financial institutions…
FG Targets 25,000 Free Cataract Surgeries by 2027
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government plans to perform 25,000 free cataract surgeries by the end of 2027, alongside expanding primary eye care and…
FG Announces 30-Day NNPC Petrol Discount for Transporters
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has announced a 30-day discount on petrol sold through NNPC Limited, with public transporters given priority in a…
Alausa Targets Schools in New Fight Against Child Malnutrition
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Federal Government is positioning schools as a key frontline in Nigeria’s fight against child malnutrition, with the Minister of Education…
Africa Turns to Satellites for Stronger Climate Defences
ABUJA, Nigeria – African countries are stepping up the use of satellite and Earth observation data to strengthen responses to floods, droughts, food insecurity…
NAFDAC Disowns Viral ‘Fake Products’ List, Warns Nigerians
ABUJA, Nigeria – NAFDAC has disowned a viral social media list purporting to identify fake, adulterated or substandard products in Nigeria, warning that treating…
FCT Police Probe Alleged N450,000 Demand Before Investigation
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has ordered an investigation into an allegation that officers demanded N450,000 from a complainant before…
States Spend 92% More as Education Falls Behind – World Bank
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s states dramatically increased their spending between 2023 and 2025, but education failed to keep pace, with its share of total…