The Lagos State Government has clarified that the ongoing removal of structures in the Makoko fishing community is a safety measure designed to protect residents, dismissing claims that the exercise is a land grab by the state. Dr. Olajide Babatunde,…
The Federal Government of Nigeria officially launched a nationwide free training program on Monday, aimed at equipping 10 million citizens with essential financial literacy and inclusion skills. The initiative, spearheaded by the Office of the Vice President through the Presidential…
The 2026 SPARK Africa Translational Research Bootcamp and Scientific Conference opened in Abuja on Monday, marking a significant step in Nigeria’s efforts to lead science-driven innovation in healthcare across the continent. The high-level gathering brought together over 70 participants, including…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) claiming that civil servants are being pressured into joining the ruling party through its ongoing electronic registration exercise. In a press statement released Monday in Abuja,…
The Lagos State Government has issued a formal reminder to content creators, influencers, skit makers, and digital media producers regarding the legal and ethical requirements of featuring minors in online media. The state authorities emphasized that while the digital economy…
President Bola Tinubu has asserted that no nation can achieve sustainable growth without a deliberate and strategic investment in its youth population. The President made this remark on Sunday during the 34th Convocation Ceremony and 43rd Founders’ Day of the…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified that undergraduate students currently enrolled in tertiary institutions are not barred from registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) or Direct Entry (DE) applications. In a statement released by…
The Center for Collaborative Investigative Journalism (CCIJ) has been named by the Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) as a producer of one of the 2025 Best Investigative Stories from Sub-Saharan Africa. The selection marks the fourth time in five years…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, following his posthumous recognition with the Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award. In a statement titled “Fela Lives,” the President celebrated the legendary musician as the first African…
The Federal Government is set to arraign several suspects today, in connection with the recent killings in Yelwata, a community in Benue State. The defendants, who were apprehended following a collaborative investigation by various government agencies, will appear before Justice…
