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March 18, 2026

Governor Ododo renovates Ogugu Army Forward Base in Kogi State to Strengthen Security

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has flagged off the renovation and upgrade of the Ogugu Army Force Base in Olamaboro Local Government Area as part of efforts to strengthen internal security. The project includes facility rehabilitation, installation of solar power, closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems and perimeter fencing at the... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Politics
March 18, 2026

Nigeria Registers 2.6 Million New Voters in 10 Weeks, Youths Lead Surge

Nigeria’s electoral body has recorded a significant rise in new voter registrations, with more than 2.6 million citizens completing the process within the first 10 weeks of its ongoing nationwide exercise highlighting strong participation ahead of future elections in Africa’s most populous democracy. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) disclosed in its latest update that... Read More
Africa News, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, UK News, World News
March 18, 2026

UAE Urges Immediate Halt to Iranian Strikes, Warns of Escalating Gulf Crisis

The United Arab Emirates has called for an immediate de-escalation of hostilities with Iran, warning that continued attacks risk destabilising the wider Gulf region and undermining years of economic progress. In remarks published Tuesday by German newspaper Handelsblatt, UAE Ambassador to Germany, Ahmed Alattar, said the country remains committed to diplomacy but will exercise its... Read More
Africa News, World News
March 18, 2026

NELFUND Reaches Over 1.16 Million Students with N206bn Education Loans in Under Two Years

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has disbursed more than N206 billion to students across 270 tertiary institutions nationwide within 23 months of its launch by Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Recent data highlights the scheme’s expanding reach, with a total of 1,751,669 applications received since the portal opened in May 2024. Out of this figure, 1,164,222 students... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
March 17, 2026

NIGERIA–UK BUSINESS FORUM DRIVES INVESTMENT, TRADE EXPANSION

  A high-level Nigeria–UK business forum organised by Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture has reinforced efforts to deepen economic ties between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, with strong emphasis on investment, trade facilitation and private sector collaboration. The event, held in London, marlborough house, Commonwealth Secretariat  pall mall. This event... Read More
Africa News, Business, Nigeria News, UK News
March 17, 2026

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU BEGINS HISTORIC STATE VISIT TO THE UNITED KINGDOM TODAY 

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will depart Abuja on Tuesday, March 17, for a State Visit to the United Kingdom as guests of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. King Charles will host President Tinubu and his wife at Windsor Castle from Wednesday, March 18,... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, UK News, World News
March 16, 2026

Tinubu State’s Visit: Nigerian Ministers Engage UK-Based Media in London Ahead of Visit

Senior officials of the Nigerian government met with UK-based Nigerian media executives and community leaders in London ahead of the expected state visit of to the United Kingdom, outlining ongoing reforms and defending the administration’s economic direction. Leading the engagement was , Minister of Information and National Orientation, who said the administration remains committed to... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, World News
March 14, 2026

Tinubu Moves Safety Investigation Bureau to Presidency, Ends Dispute with Aviation Ministry

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the relocation of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) from the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development to the Presidency, effectively overriding the position earlier maintained by the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo. Although the specific office within the Presidency that will supervise the bureau has not yet... Read More
Africa News, Governance, Nigeria News
March 13, 2026

JAMB Declares Lead City Law Admissions ‘Fake,’ Warns of 5-Year Suspension Breaches

​The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a scathing disclaimer regarding the Law Faculty of Lead City University, Ibadan, declaring recent admissions into the program “void” and “illegal.” ​In a statement released on Thursday by its Public Communications Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the Board revealed that it has been “inundated with accusations of... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
March 13, 2026

Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, presents 82 Nigerian-authored textbooks to boost tertiary education

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, on Wednesday, presented 82 academic textbooks authored by Nigerian scholars to strengthen teaching and learning in tertiary institutions. Alausa said during the public presentation that the books were developed under the Higher Education Book Development Intervention Project of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in Abuja. He said... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
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