STICKY Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, received a donation of one billion naira from renowned philanthropist and entrepreneur, Mr. Femi Otedola to support security architecture through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). Governor Sanwo-Olu received the donation from Otedola in the company of the Chairman, LSSTF, Mr. Kehinde Durosinmi-Etti; Executive Secretary/CEO of...
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The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has reaffirmed that education will remain the cornerstone of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ambition to build a $1 trillion Nigerian economy by 2030, saying ongoing reforms in the sector are laying the foundation for sustainable economic growth and a globally competitive workforce. Speaking during an interview at...
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The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arc. Sonny Echono, has called on architects, particularly female professionals, to champion research and innovation aimed at tackling Nigeria’s housing deficit and reducing the country’s dependence on imported building materials. Echono made the call on Friday while receiving the leadership of the Female Architects of...
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NDLEA Intercepts N10bn Drug Consignments, Arrests Suspected Traffickers Across Four States The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered one of its biggest anti-narcotics operations in recent months, intercepting illicit drug consignments worth more than N10 billion, arresting suspected traffickers and recovering military-grade ammunition allegedly linked to illegal activities. The coordinated operations, carried out...
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Lassa Fever Death Toll Hits 224 as Nigeria Records 936 Confirmed Cases in 23 States Nigeria has recorded 936 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and 224 deaths so far in 2026, with infections spreading across 23 states and 113 local government areas, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The latest...
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Tinubu Says Insecurity in Northern Nigeria Will Soon Be Overcome President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence that Nigeria will soon overcome the security challenges confronting the country, particularly in the North, saying his administration has intensified efforts to dismantle criminal networks and restore peace. The president made the remarks on Saturday at the Third General...
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First Lady Receives Diaspora Health Award, Urges Sustained Support for Nigeria’s Healthcare First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerian healthcare professionals in the diaspora to deepen their support for the country’s health sector, announcing that 70 medical experts will soon return to Nigeria under the Diaspora Health Impact Initiative (DHII) to provide medical services,...
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ISWAP Finance Chief Surrenders to Troops in Borno, Hands Over Rifle, Cash A senior finance operative of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has surrendered to Nigerian troops in Borno State, handing over an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, a motorcycle and ₦40,000 in cash following sustained military offensives against terrorist enclaves. The suspect surrendered to...
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ECOWAS Approves $25bn Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has approved the legal framework for the long-awaited $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline, clearing a major hurdle for one of Africa’s most ambitious cross-border energy projects. The agreement was signed on Monday during the ECOWAS Summit in Sierra Leone, providing...
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As Team Nigeria continues to make its mark at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced a significant enhancement of athletes’ bonuses and welfare packages, underscoring the Federal Government’s commitment to rewarding excellence and motivating competitors to achieve even greater success. Announcing the revised incentive package, NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu...
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The Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, has announced the fifth edition of the Innovation Fellowship for Aspiring Inventors and Researchers (iFAIR), reaffirming Israel’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s growing innovation ecosystem and encouraging young entrepreneurs to transform ideas into sustainable businesses. Freeman made the announcement at the closing ceremony and Innovation Showcase of the fourth...
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