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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.

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

Keyamo Pushes Belgium Air Services Agreement

Oluwatobi Adu July 24, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed officials to fast-track...

Kogi Launches Ward Development Enumeration Nigeria’s economy grows 4.23% in Q2 2025, says NBS

Kogi Launches Ward Development Enumeration

Oluwatobi Adu July 24, 2026

LOKOJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has launched a ward development enumeration exercise in Kogi State, marking...

Group Shifts Autism Focus from Awareness to Acceptance Experts speaking at GTCO's Autism Conference ahead of the 2026 autism awareness and acceptance programme in Lagos.

Experts speaking at GTCO's Autism Conference ahead of the 2026 autism awareness and acceptance programme in Lagos.

Group Shifts Autism Focus from Awareness to Acceptance

Mirian Gom July 23, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Despite growing awareness of autism in Nigeria, experts say thousands of children and adults...

Experts Push Mandatory Food Fortification to Prevent Birth Defects Experts Urge Mandatory Food Fortification to Prevent Birth Defects

Experts Push Mandatory Food Fortification to Prevent Birth Defects

Mirian Gom July 23, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Nutrition experts are urging the Federal Government to make food fortification mandatory, warning that...

NAFDAC Begins Nationwide Alcohol Ban Enforcement NAFDAC officials inspecting alcoholic beverages during nationwide enforcement.

NAFDAC Begins Nationwide Alcohol Ban Enforcement

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius July 23, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched a...

Borno Cholera Outbreak Kills 198, Infects 35,500 Zamfara nurses protest salary discrimination during indefinite strike 2025

Borno Cholera Outbreak Kills 198, Infects 35,500

Abah Felicity July 23, 2026

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – The Borno cholera outbreak has claimed 198 lives and infected more than 35,500 people...

Kano Cracks Down on Illicit Drugs, Restricts Movement Students leaving school ahead of Eid-el-Kabir holiday in Kano State

Kano Cracks Down on Illicit Drugs, Restricts Movement

Hussaini Ibrahim July 23, 2026

KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government has launched sweeping measures to combat substance abuse, banning the...

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The Next School Attack Starts with an Open Gate

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

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

Keyamo Pushes Belgium Air Services Agreement

Kogi Launches Ward Development Enumeration

Group Shifts Autism Focus from Awareness to Acceptance

Experts Push Mandatory Food Fortification to Prevent Birth Defects

NAFDAC Begins Nationwide Alcohol Ban Enforcement

Borno Cholera Outbreak Kills 198, Infects 35,500

Kano Cracks Down on Illicit Drugs, Restricts Movement

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