By Micael Omotosho | The Tap Initiative for Citizens’ Development has called for stronger democratic institutions, meaningful citizen participation and the protection of civic space in Nigeria. The organisation made the call in a statement to mark the International Day…
The Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) Programme has trained 100 agricultural extension experts from seven North-West states to improve farmers’ access to agricultural technologies and innovations. The five-day training, held from September 7 to 11, 2026, in Dutse, Jigawa…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has launched a four-year project to strengthen citizens’ participation in governance and their ability to influence public decisions. The People Influence & Action (PIA) Project, supported by Christian Aid under its People in…
Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs has died at the age of 84. Jacobs’ death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, in an Instagram post on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The family described the late actor as “The Lion of…
The Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan has struck out an application by the University of Ibadan (UI) seeking to stop three students from continuing their studies pending the outcome of an appeal. The students, Ayodele Aduwo, Mide Gbadegesin and…
The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) has announced five hosts from five African countries for its 20th edition, scheduled to hold in November in Lagos. The hosts are Nigerian actress Genoveva Umeh, Tanzanian actor and producer Idris Sultan, Malawian broadcaster Priscilla…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Nigeria has said it is working with the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) to improve access to healthcare and social services for older persons across the country. WHO Nigeria disclosed this after its Country Representative,…
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has commended the World Assembly of Muslim Youths (WAMY) for organising a week-long free medical outreach expected to provide surgeries and other medical services to about 1,500 patients in the state. The statement…
Nigeria and India are working to raise bilateral trade to its previous level of nearly $15 billion, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling for renewed purchases of Nigerian crude oil. The issue was discussed when Vice President Kashim Shettima…
Yobe State is pushing for better public health and cleaner towns after local leaders and environmental groups gathered in Damaturu to rework how the state handles its growing garbage problem. The meeting, organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP),…
