…of all health workers, even the nurses. “And to support continuous professional development, we will continue to work with relevant regulatory bodies, training institutions, and professional associations to strengthen nursing education, improve service delivery, and enhance patient safety. “Our doors are open for nurse…

…would explore areas of collaboration with the university, particularly in skills development, technology transfer and employment opportunities for graduates. “The partnership will include scholarships, employment opportunities and an annual award for outstanding students,” Okonkwo said. Olajide commended Babalola for b…

…Isokpunwu said the 20th anniversary of MANCAP represented an important milestone in the development of Nigeria’s quality infrastructure. He said the scheme had helped strengthen confidence in products manufactured and sold in the Nigerian market through standardisation, certification and conformity assessment. The perm…

…was reported to be critically ill. Journalist, Reuben Buhari, who confirmed the latest development in a Facebook post on Thursday, October 22, said Samuel's 3-year-old daughter, Silvia, has also passed away. Other victims, Yusuf Bawa, 34, and his five-year-old son have also passed away from sickness and acute hunger. T…

…ranking landscape. He said the proposed framework would be designed around Nigeria’s development priorities, with greater emphasis on the capacity of tertiary institutions to produce graduates who could apply their knowledge to solve practical problems. According to him, the proposed indicators would assess functional…

…launch of daily passenger flights and the completion of supporting infrastructure remain developments to watch in the coming months.Nigerian airline announces flight suspensionLegit.ng earlier reported that United Nigeria Airlines and Air Peace both halted domestic flight operations on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, after a…

…major infrastructure projects expected to strengthen transportation, trade and economic development in Northern Nigeria. The governor made the commendation while representing the President at the commissioning of Section III of the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Expressway on Wednesday. “At this juncture, I have to commend Pr…

…across the supply chain, including transportation, storage and retail operations. The development comes amid the Federal Government’s proposed 30-day petrol discount at NNPC Limited filling stations. Recall that the Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, on October 8 proposed that petrol be sold at N1,350 per litre at NNP…

…from the DRC. Uganda seeks details of Nigeria’s confirmed Ebola case In a related development, Uganda has asked Nigeria to provide detailed travel and clinical records of the index case in the country. The Federal Government had confirmed on Tuesday that the woman recently arrived in Nigeria after travelling from Ugand…

…transition, Verheijen said the continent must prioritise energy security, industrial development and job creation while pursuing environmental sustainability. “For Africa, the energy transition must mean transformation, molecules converted into megawatts, fertilizer, petrochemicals, cleaner mobility, manufacturing, job…

…together education stakeholders to recognise the teaching profession's role in community development, while amplifying calls for sustained welfare improvements for educators across Oyo State.Olufemi Ajadi urges Nigerians to support teachers Photo governorship candidate's wife allegedly attackedLegit.ng earlier reported…

…unchanged at N1,375 per dollar on Wednesday, the same rate recorded the previous day.The development comes as the country's foreign reserves rose further to $55.13 billion, according to CBN data as of October 20, 2026.Recall that the naira appreciated slightly against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market…

…and the Federal Government have expanded access to free digital learning and skills development to nearly 2,000 schools across Nigeria, reaching about one million students and more than 20,000 teachers. The initiative, implemented through a partnership between UNICEF, Airtel Africa and the Nigerian government, aims to…

…check the travelers' eligibility for both Visa on Arrival and the eVisa."Following this development, Legit.ng reviewed the administrative entry requirements on the official Visit Saudi portal to map out the exact pathways available to Nigerian travellers. Based on current immigration protocols, the visa requirements fo…

…Engineers as Catalysts of Innovation for Enhanced Security and Sustainable National Development”. “At a time when nations are increasingly confronted by security challenges, technological dependence, energy constraints, climate change, unemployment and the urgent need for economic diversification, the Mechanical Engine…

…Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, Lt. Col. Umar, could not be reached for comment on the development.

…with AGAN and the Federal Government of Nigeria/International Fund for Agricultural Development, FGN/IFAD, assisted Value Chain Development Programme, VCDP, in Bida area of the state.Ilyasu, who is also a partner of Hello Tractor, said the government must help farmers manage agricultural risks and sustain production.Ac…

…in Ago-Iwoye, prompting some schools to close abruptly and send pupils home.The development triggered panic as parents and teachers stormed hospitals to check on their wards.When contacted, the Commissioner for Environment, Ola Orensaya, confirmed the incident, saying the government is on top of the situation.However,…

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office updated its Nigeria travel advisory on October 16, 2026, adding a new state to its highest-risk categorySokoto State joined Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Katsina, and Zamfara states on the list of areas where the FCDO advises against all travelThe advisory also covers…

…and all ceremonies from dawn to dusk in recognition of Uduaghan’s contributions to its development.” ‎ ‎He described the late former governor, who died on Monday at the age of 71, “as a patriot, distinguished Deltan and one of the most illustrious sons of the Itsekiri nation, whose legacy of service would remai…

…treatment supplies following the exit of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The agency, in a press statementsigned by its Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, said it would also deploy its technology-driven Track and Trace system to monitor the distribution of all medical p…

…investment are short-term, so we cannot solve long-term problems,” he said.He called for development finance to structure viable models.Ojo also said Nigeria must move from just growing more food to fixing the whole system — aggregation, logistics, processing, markets and nutrition — including biofortified crops and fo…

…Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention and other relevant partners to monitor developments and implement appropriate measures to protect public health. The commissioner called on healthcare workers in public and private facilities to maintain a high index of suspicion, promptly identify and isolate suspected…

…Okonkwo, have called for reforms to align Nigeria’s education system with the country’s developmental needs and prepare graduates for life after school. They made the call on Tuesday in Ado Ekiti during the university’s convocation lecture, titled “Functional Education and the Nigerian Project: Strategic Human Capital…

…been identified for tracing and are being followed up.The health agency announced the development via its X handle