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MBNCWD Disowns Purported World Akara Day Festival in Abuja MBNCWD Disowns World International Akara Day Festival in Abuja

MBNCWD Disowns Purported World Akara Day Festival in Abuja

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius July 29, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD) has distanced itself from a...

Experts Push Genotype Awareness to Reduce Nigeria’s Sickle Cell Burden Experts Call for Greater Genotype Awareness to Reduce Sickle Cell Cases in Nigeria

Experts Call for Greater Genotype Awareness to Reduce Sickle Cell Cases in Nigeria

Experts Push Genotype Awareness to Reduce Nigeria’s Sickle Cell Burden

Mirian Gom July 29, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Health experts and advocates have called for compulsory genotype awareness, stronger public education and...

FG Says Strategic Procurement Critical to Africa’s Food Security Dangote refinery complex in Lagos with workers on site

FG Says Strategic Procurement Critical to Africa’s Food Security

Abah Felicity July 29, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government has identified strategic public procurement as a key driver of food...

Tinubu Orders Manhunt After 30 Killed in Kaduna Attack President Tinubu submits nominees for petroleum regulators’ boards.

Tinubu Orders Manhunt After 30 Killed in Kaduna Attack

Abah Felicity July 28, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has ordered security agencies to intensify operations in Kaduna State after...

Missing Bayelsa NYSC Member Found Dead Late NYSC member Okebaram Stanley Chimaroke, who was found dead in Bayelsa State.

Missing Bayelsa NYSC Member Found Dead

Abah Felicity July 28, 2026

YENAGOA, Nigeria – A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member who was declared missing in Bayelsa State...

FG Invests Over ₦1tn in Higher Education – Official Education Minister Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa addresses stakeholders on higher education investment in Abuja.

Education Minister Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa addresses stakeholders on higher education investment in Abuja.

FG Invests Over ₦1tn in Higher Education – Official

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius July 28, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has invested more than ₦1 trillion in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector...

The Next School Attack Starts with an Open Gate An unfenced LEA Primary School in Katampe, Abuja. Security experts warn that the absence of perimeter fencing and controlled access leaves many Nigerian schools vulnerable to criminal attacks.(Photo credit: Edino Cornelius/AHR)

An unfenced LEA Primary School in Katampe, Abuja. Security experts warn that the absence of perimeter fencing and controlled access leaves many Nigerian schools vulnerable to criminal attacks.(Photo credit: Edino Cornelius/AHR)

The Next School Attack Starts with an Open Gate

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius July 28, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – After security forces rescued abducted pupils and teachers from a school in Oyo State,...

Education Key to Nigeria’s $1tn Economy – FG Education Minister Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa speaks on education reforms and Nigeria's economic growth.

Education Key to Nigeria’s $1tn Economy – FG

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius July 26, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria — Education will be the driving force behind Nigeria’s ambition to build a $1 trillion...

Why Nigerian Women Are Still Dying in Childbirth Despite Years of Investment – UNFPA UNFPA Nigeria Country Representative Muriel Mafico speaking during an exclusive interview with Africa Health Report on maternal mortality, health worker migration, and reproductive health in Nigeria.

UNFPA Nigeria Country Representative Muriel Mafico speaking during an exclusive interview with Africa Health Report on maternal mortality, health worker migration, and reproductive health in Nigeria.

Why Nigerian Women Are Still Dying in Childbirth Despite Years of Investment – UNFPA

Mirian Gom July 26, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria remains one of the most dangerous places in the world to give birth,...

Keyamo Pushes Belgium Air Services Agreement Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo meets Belgian Ambassador Pieter Leenknegt in Abuja to discuss the Belgium Air Services Agreement and direct flights.