The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has welcomed the European Union’s decision to remove Nigeria from its list of high-risk third-country jurisdictions for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT). In a statement issued on…
Nigeria will enter 2026 with more than 7.3 million people in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, as prolonged conflict, food insecurity, climate shocks and poverty continue to deepen vulnerability across the country, according to the Nigeria 2026 Humanitarian Needs and…
The Center for Collaborative Investigative Journalism (CCIJ) has officially launched a new cross-border environmental training initiative, selecting 50 participants for a program designed to bridge the gap between African and European reporting. Supported by Journalismfund Europe, the six-month digital curriculum…
The Kwara State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the Kwara State College of Education, Oro, citing a dangerous escalation of security threats in the region. The directive was made public through an internal memo from the Ministry of…
Professor Ibrahim Gambari, former Chief of Staff to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, has dismissed concerns that Nigeria is sliding toward a one-party state, citing the country’s political history and the nature of its elite class. Speaking at a media…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a new directive requiring banks and payment service providers to respond to suspicious transactions within 30 minutes. The move is part of a 2026 strategic push to achieve measurable reductions in electronic…
The Lagos State Government has inaugurated the Lagos State Health Scheme (LSHS) Enforcement Team, marking the full implementation of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Executive Order on mandatory social health insurance for all residents. The inauguration, held at the Public Service Office,…
By Michael Omotosho | The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and OpenAI have announced a landmark $50 million partnership, dubbed “Horizon1000,” aimed at integrating artificial intelligence into Africa’s most fragile health systems. Unveiled on Tuesday, the initiative will debut in…
In a strategic move to curb unsafe migration, the Adolescent Health and Information Projects (AHIP) hosted a media training session for journalists on Tuesday at its office along Maiduguri Road, Kano. The initiative is part of the Resilient Opportunities for…
The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) on Tuesday convened a high-level post-election retreat at the Dover Hotel, Ikeja, to conduct a comprehensive review of the 2025 Local Government and Local Council Development Area (LCDA) elections. The retreat, themed “From…
