By: Peter Emmanuel | Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party has been declared the winner of the 2026 Osun State governorship election, defeating his closest challenger, All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, by 66,252 votes. The Independent…
FactCheck Africa has brought together Gen Z creators and digital influencers in Abuja to strengthen their role in countering disinformation and promoting responsible digital engagement ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The initiative, held under the #CheckBeforeYouPost: Gen Z Voices…
By Esther Olaoluwa | CNN International has appointed Nigerian journalist Adefemi Akinsanya to host Africa Inc., a new multiplatform series examining how African companies are expanding their businesses and influence globally. The appointment, announced on August 5, 2026, comes as…
Civil society organisations (CSOs) have backed ongoing Federal Government efforts to reform Nigeria’s social protection system, while calling for stronger accountability, transparency and coordination to ensure interventions effectively reach vulnerable citizens. The call was made during the Second National Advisory…
QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit 2.0 has secured support from major public and private sector institutions, including the Lagos State Government, FirstBank, Zenith Bank and Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), ahead of the second edition of the event. The summit, organised by…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Enugu State Government have partnered to strengthen digital innovation through the operational lease of the NCC Digital Industrial Park and NCC Learning Centre in Enugu. The agreement signing was witnessed by the Executive…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed an Executive Order on Virtual Assets to strengthen the regulation of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets in Nigeria. The Executive Order establishes a Virtual Asset Council, a coordinating body that will bring together relevant…
Rabia Sa’id of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has been appointed by the United Nations Secretary-General to serve on a 21-member scientific panel examining the physical effects and societal consequences of nuclear war. The appointment, established under the United Nations General…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates. WAEC announced the release in a statement on its official X handle on Wednesday, directing candidates to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a new salary structure for Nigeria’s armed forces personnel, with pay increases ranging from 30 per cent to 80 per cent across different ranks. The approval was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday…
