DRC Ebola Outbreak Kills 1,587, Spreads Across Five Provinces
GENEVA, Switzerland – The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Ebola outbreak has become the country’s largest on record, claiming 1,587 lives and infecting…
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JAMB’s Oloyede Hailed as Reform Icon at Exit
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s education leaders have hailed former JAMB Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, for transforming the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) into…
Sanwo-Olu Unveils Nigeria’s First Integrated Energy Hub
LAGOS, Nigeria – Integrated Energy Hub took a major step towards advancing Nigeria’s clean energy transition on Friday as Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu…
WHO, UNICEF Urge Stronger Breastfeeding Support
GENEVA, Switzerland – Breastfeeding support could save more than 500,000 lives every year if governments strengthen health systems, maternity protection and community-based services, the…
CJN Bans ‘Barrister’ Title at Supreme Court
ABUJA, Nigeria – Chief Justice of Nigeria Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has directed lawyers, court officials and litigation staff to stop using the title “Barrister”…
TCN Installs New Transformer to Boost Abuja Power
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has installed a new 300MVA power transformer at its Katampe Transmission Substation in Abuja to…
FG to Phase Out Electricity Subsidy in 2027
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government says it will begin phasing out the electricity subsidy from 2027 as part of wider reforms to restore…
Nigeria’s Lithium Gamble: Can the New Oil Avoid the Old Mistakes?
NASARAWA, Nigeria – For decades, crude oil has dominated Nigeria’s economy, generated billions of dollars while exposing the country to boom-and-bust cycles, weak industrialisation…
Armed Forces Medical College Set for First Intake
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Armed Forces Medical College is expected to admit its first batch of military medical cadets during the 2026 academic session,…
NERDC Extends 2026 Textbook Submission Deadline
ABUJA, Nigeria – The NERDC textbook submission deadline has been extended to 7 August 2026, giving publishers, authors and other stakeholders a final opportunity…