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Rubella in Pregnancy Causes Irreversible Defects – Experts Warn Nigerians Rubella infection in pregnancy leads to congenital birth defects

Mirian Gom September 26, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – Public health experts are warning that rubella infection during pregnancy leads to irreversible congenital...

Jigawa Governor Assures NYSC Members of Safety, Welfare Jigawa State officials address NYSC corps members during swearing-in

Hussaini Ibrahim September 26, 2025

JIGAWA, Nigeria – The Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi has assured National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)...

Nigeria Offers Free CAC Registration for 250,000 Small Businesses CAC and SMEDAN launch free registration programme for 250,000 small businesses in Nigeria

Chukwu Obinna September 26, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of...

SFH Urges UN to Prioritise Neglected Diseases, Mental Health SFH delegation participating in UNGA 80 global health session

Juliet Jacob September 26, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Society for Family Health (SFH) has urged global leaders to prioritise neglected non-communicable...

Lagos Police Commissioner Warns Officers Against Extortion, Harassment Lagos Police Commissioner addressing officers during strategic meeting on misconduct

Korede Abdullah September 26, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has issued a stern warning...

Lagos Demolishes Illegal Lekki Structures to Prevent Severe Flooding Bulldozers demolishing illegal structures along waterways in Lekki, Lagos

Korede Abdullah September 26, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government on Friday intensified its clampdown on illegal structures obstructing waterways,...

FAAN, Paystack Launch Cashless Payment System at Nigerian Airports FAAN and Paystack announce launch of cashless payment system at airports

Juliet Jacob September 26, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the launch of its Operation...

Gombe Bans Compulsory Customised Notebooks in Private State Schools Gombe education officials announce ban on customised notebooks in schools

Hussaini Ibrahim September 26, 2025

GOMBE, Nigeria – The Gombe State Government has banned private schools from compelling parents to buy non-reusable...

FG Defends $220m Meta Fine Over Citizen Data Protection NDPC chief addresses press on $220m Meta fine in Nigeria

Chukwu Obinna September 26, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has justified its $220 million fine against Meta Platforms, owners of...

Forgotten in the Digital Age: How Rural Kano’s Youth Struggle in a Nation Chasing Broadband Dreams Rural Kano classroom where children sit on wooden benches with minimal learning materials, reflecting poor internet access and digital exclusion.