By Development News Network | The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the resumption of the final phase of its nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. The Commission said the third and final phase of the exercise will begin…
The Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism, Motunrayo Alaka, has called for a bold shift from press freedom to what she describes as people’s freedom, urging stakeholders to activate citizenship as a…
A data protection advocacy group has filed a complaint against LinkedIn in Austria, accusing the professional networking platform of engaging in practices linked to the sale and monetisation of user data. The Vienna-based organisation Noyb, which stands for “None of…
The Electoral Institute (TEI) has commenced a five-day technical training workshop for key electoral officials in Ekiti State as preparations intensify for the 2026 Ekiti State Governorship Election. The workshop, themed “Effective Management of Key Electoral Processes and Activities,” is…
A major tragedy was narrowly averted at Community Grammar School, Oke Ayo, in the Ibadan South West Local Government Area, following the structural collapse of a classroom block. The incident has sparked fresh outrage among parents and staff, who describe…
The Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF) has raised urgent concerns over what it describes as the worsening state of press freedom across Africa, warning that the safety and independence of journalists on the continent are under serious threat. In a…
The Lagos State Government has taken a major step toward advancing disability inclusion with the receipt of 88 specialized pediatric wheelchairs and other assistive devices for children with disabilities and special needs across the state. The donation, made by the…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially launched a high-level Lessons Learned Workshop (LLW) aimed at evaluating and revitalizing its Peace Support Operations (PSO) across West Africa. The three-day summit, which began on May 4, 2026, serves…
The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to supporting press freedom and strengthening democratic accountability as journalists across the globe marked World Press Freedom Day 2026. In a statement issued on behalf of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and delivered by…
The Federal Government has moved to overhaul national security through education-driven reforms, announcing the establishment of a Southern Campus of the Nigeria Police Academy in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The project, which has received presidential approval, is slated to commence academic…
