The Federal Ministry of Education has officially moved to quell rising speculation regarding the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship, clarifying that its appearance in the 2026 national budget does not signify a reinstatement of the program for new applicants. Procedural…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially bolstered its top-level management following the swearing-in of Rear Admiral Jamila Abubakar Sadiq Manafa (rtd.) as a National Commissioner. The retired naval officer was formally received at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially adjusted its primary election timetable, granting a reprieve to aspirants seeking various offices in the 2027 General Elections. The decision was ratified by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) during a high-profile meeting…
The African Union is signaling a decisive shift toward industrial action, asserting that the continent is uniquely positioned to transition from a victim of global economic shocks to a primary driver of the world’s green economy. Despite a volatile global…
In a major victory for regional health security, the National Polio Laboratory at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) has officially resumed operations. The facility, which serves as a cornerstone for disease detection in West Africa, was heavily damaged…
In a landmark move for the global digital landscape, the United Nations team in Nigeria, led by Acting Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Elsie Attafuah, officially welcomed UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information, Mariya Gabriel, for the historic launch of…
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has commended the House of Representatives for initiating amendments to Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act, describing the move as a critical step toward addressing long-standing concerns over the law’s misuse against journalists and the…
By Emmanuel Peter | This initiative targets Lagos Island and Apapa communities with multilingual animations designed to improve environmental awareness, strengthen waste management practices, and promote citizen-led accountability in climate action. The Lagos Civil Society Participation for Development (LACSOP) on…
The International Press Centre (IPC) has expressed deep-seated concern following a recent directive from the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) that aims to tighten the leash on on-air personalities. In a notice issued on April 17, the regulatory body alleged significant…
By Michael Omotosho | Despite being a preventable and treatable disease, malaria remains a leading cause of death in Nigeria, accounting for nearly a third of all global fatalities. At a high-level webinar hosted by the Punch Media Foundation to…
