The National Association of Nigerian Students, North-Central Zone, has urged the Federal Government and relevant petroleum regulators to address the impact of rising petrol prices on transportation costs, warning that the burden is making education increasingly expensive for students. The association also called on Ali…
LeBron James began his final NBA season with a defeat as the Philadelphia 76ers lost 114-108 to the Brooklyn Nets in a pre-season game. The 41-year-old American joined the 76ers in July, describing the move as his final contract in the NBA after a remarkable career spanning more than two decades. James scored 10 points…
The Federal Government’s 30-day petrol discount has drawn backlash from opposition figures, while the Nigerian Air Force has commenced an investigation into the Ondo crash that killed 25 people. Meanwhile, INEC has begun displaying the voter register and distributing PVCs ahead of the 2027 elections, 20 rescued prospec…
The World Bank says Nigeria’s 36 states recorded a 93 per cent increase in revenues between 2023 and 2025 but education received a declining share of the sector’s expenditure. The bank disclosed this in its latest Nigeria Development Update, which examined how increased public revenues have influenced spending prioriti…
Import waivers meant to ease hunger and insecurity on farms have led to a deficit, ending a two-year run of surpluses, as Nigeria’s agricultural trade balance swung from a N740.27bn surplus in the first half of 2025 to a N56.13bn deficit in H1 2026, according to agriculture and trade experts. Recent foreign trade data …
The Lagos State Government has called on youths between the ages of 18 and 26 to apply for the ongoing military recruitment exercise, urging eligible residents to help the state meet its recruitment quota. The Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, made this call during a meeting with the 57 l…
The Lagos State Government is planning to increase the annual student intake of the Lagos State University College of Medicine from about 500 to 2,500 by 2028. To accommodate the expansion, the government would be repurposing the former CACOVID Centre at Mainland Hospital, Yaba, as additional teaching space for LASUCOM…
Nigerian-born scientist, Prof Ngozi Franca Okoye, has emerged as one of the final two candidates for a seat on the Board of Directors of Sigma Xi, a United States-based scientific research honour society. Okoye, who is based in the United Kingdom, is contesting the Full Directorship representing the Canadian/Internatio…
The Institute for Industrial Technology has called for greater investment in technical education and skills development to tackle youth unemployment in Nigeria. The Director of IIT, Mr David Okechukwu, made the call at a press conference marking the institute’s 25 years of providing technical education in Lagos. Okechu…
Gates Foundation Nigeria Country Director, Uche Amaonwu, speaks with ANGELA ONWUZOO about how the partnership between the foundation and MTN Group Foundation will use AI and digital tools to benefit 500,000 women, 5,000 health workers and 500 primary healthcare facilities in Nigeria Nigeria has rolled out several inter…
The Federal Government is set to deploy 90,000 kilometres of open-access fibre across the 36 states of the federation by 2028 under Project BRIDGE, a digital infrastructure initiative aimed at expanding broadband connectivity nationwide. The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, wh…
The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested 42 suspected drug traffickers and seized 271.92348kg of illicit drugs in September 2026. The command also declared a suspected drug trafficker, Gospel Mudiaga Odeh, aka Omega, wanted after he allegedly escaped arrest during an operation. His…
Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has warned Senior Secondary School students against allowing temporary fun, bad friendships and social media distractions to derail their future, urging them to think carefully before making life-changing decisions. Jegede gave the warning on Wednesday at a Campus Flaws Awareness program…
A recent study on consumer penetration and audience behaviour has shown that Out-of-Home advertising remains a powerful driver of consumer action, with more than seven out of every 10 Nigerians surveyed taking a commercial action after seeing an outdoor advert. The Nigeria OOH Consumer Penetration and Audience Behaviou…
The Enugu State Police Command has disclosed that its operatives arrested 45-year-old Ani Chidi on cyberbullying complaints, rather than having a connection with the gun attack at a meeting of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Obuoffia-Awkunanaw, Nkanu West Local Government Area of the state, This was revealed in a st…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday ruled out attacking Iran before the midterm elections on November 3, saying Washington was holding “productive discussions” with Tehran. Trump’s post on his Truth Social platform followed a surge in oil prices on Thursday driven by media reports suggesting potential new US strikes …
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Yayale Ahmed, has urged the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria to sustain efforts to improve services and prioritise the welfare of Nigerian pilgrims ahead of the 2027 Hajj. Ahmed made the call during a courtesy visit to the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NAHC…
The Federal Government is set to deploy 90,000 kilometres of open-access fibre across the 36 states of the federation by 2028 under Project BRIDGE, a digital infrastructure initiative aimed at expanding broadband connectivity nationwide. The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, who…
The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has criticised the Federal Government’s decision to reduce petrol prices at NNPC filling stations for 30 days, describing the move as a temporary measure ahead of the 2027 general election. The council was reacting to comments by the Minister of Fi…
A shallow magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Vanuatu on Thursday, October 8, according to the United States Geological Survey. The epicentre was about 110 kilometres east of Luganville, the Pacific island nation's second-largest city. The USGS assessed the landslide risk as low and said relatively few people were exposed …
The Federal Government has announced 10 measures to cushion the impact of rising petrol prices and protect households, businesses and transport users from further price shocks. The measures were outlined by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, on Thursday during a press brief…
The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested more than 20 suspected cultists in various areas across the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Musa Mohammed, disclosed this on Thursday, October 8. Mohammed said: "So far, 20 suspected cultists have been arrested. The CP will make a formal statement on that. "…
Germany has published its EU Blue Card requirements in 2026, setting a reduced minimum salary threshold for professionals in certain shortage fieldsThe list of qualifying shortage occupations spans 11 categories, ranging from medical doctors and nurses to STEM experts and school teachersApplicants in shortage occupatio…
The cost of refilling a 12.5kg cooking gas cylinder varies across Nigeria, with recent prices ranging from about ₦15,000 to over ₦20,000Consumers in some parts of Lagos, Abuja and Rivers are paying among the highest prices, while some locations in Ogun and Lagos have cheaper ratesThe price differences are largely i…
The Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Mrs. Nonye Ayeni, has urged Nigerian students to embrace opportunities in the non-oil export sector and develop businesses capable of competing in the global market. Ayeni made the call at the launch of the NEPC-National Ass…