SERAP Gives INEC 7 Days to Explain N126.46bn Electoral Funds
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) have given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seven days to account for more…
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NDLEA Warns Nigerians: Don’t Accept ‘Abroad’ Parcels You Haven’t Checked
ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned Nigerians against accepting consignments from relatives and friends abroad without knowing their…
NELFUND Disburses N1.08bn to 5,381 Nursing, Midwifery Students
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed more than N1.08 billion to support 5,381 nursing and midwifery students across 21…
LAWMA Mobilises 60 Youths to Tackle Lagos Waste Crisis, Expand Green Economy
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has launched a youth-focused initiative to boost sustainable waste management, strengthen environmental advocacy and expand…
Why Illegal Dumps Keep Returning Across Lagos
LAGOS, Nigeria – Waste management operators in Lagos have attributed the persistence of illegal dumping to rising operating costs and other challenges, as efforts…
Federal Unity Colleges Resume Monday as FG Assures Parents of School Safety
ABUJA, Nigeria – Parents and students preparing for the new academic session in Federal Unity Colleges have been assured of a safe resumption, with…
FCT Joins Maternal Mortality Fight as Task Force Targets Delays, Transport Barriers
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory Administration has launched a task force to coordinate efforts to reduce maternal and newborn deaths, with officials…
Semaglutide Extends Lifespan in Mice by 12%, Raising Human Ageing Questions
ABUJA, Nigeria – Semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular weight-loss medicines such as Ozempic and Wegovy, has been linked to longer lifespan and improved…
Lagos Schools Resume Monday: Govt Tightens Hygiene, Safety Measures
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has directed public and private schools to tighten safety, hygiene and sanitation measures as pupils and students…
Oyo Police Launches Safe School Drive as Students Return
OYO, Nigeria – The Oyo State Police Command has launched a Safe School initiative to strengthen security around schools and protect pupils, students, teachers…