The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Birame Diop, has called on West African countries and their international partners to strengthen cooperation as the region grapples with growing security, economic and geopolitical challenges. Diop made the call on Friday, September 4,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed to traditional rulers across the country to help mobilise eligible voters for the 2027 general elections and encourage peaceful political activities. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash O. Amupitan, SAN, made the appeal on…
The Federal Ministry of Education has moved the evaluation and authentication of academic certificates fully online, ending the need for applicants to visit the Ministry in person. The Ministry announced the change in a statement signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director,…
By Adeyemi Michael | Mrs. Bimbo Oloyede, a veteran broadcaster, has called for more practical training for mass communication students to prepare them for the realities of working in the media industry. Oloyede made the call in Lagos on September…
By Humphrey Ukeaja | Over the past few years, a growing number of food manufacturers, health advocates, and sections of the media have increasingly presented the fortification of ultra-processed products such as bouillon cubes, noodles, sugary beverages, and pre-packaged snacks…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash O. Amupitan, SAN, says the commission must be physically, psychologically, materially and infrastructurally ready for the 2027 General Election. Amupitan made the remarks in an interview during his ongoing…
Top government officials, global investors, and key players in the energy sector are preparing to gather at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos for the 4th edition of the Gas Investment Forum (GIF 2026) The two-day forum is scheduled to be…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to order an investigation into more than ₦78.8 billion in cash transfer funds allegedly diverted, unaccounted for or irregularly spent. SERAP made the call in a letter…
The Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) has started a five-day training for agricultural extension master trainers in Jigawa State, with plans to use the programme to reach more farmers with improved farming technologies. The training, which began in Dutse…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted the work of field epidemiologists in detecting disease outbreaks, investigating public health threats and helping authorities respond before emergencies escalate. The organisation made this known ahead of World Field Epidemiology Day, observed annually…
