The Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria has called for stronger Nigerian leadership in developing and implementing home-grown solutions to the country’s sickle cell burden. The foundation made the call as concerns continue over the challenges faced by people living with sickle cell disorder, including access to appropriate healthcare, diagnosis, treatment, counselling and long-term support. The organisation’s…
The Federal Government has released the final list of ranked and approved textbooks for use in Nigerian schools for the 2026–2028 period, introducing a new tracking system designed to strengthen transparency in the selection and use of instructional materials. The Federal Ministry of Education announced the release after completing the first phase of the national…
Fresh students of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI), Ebonyi State, have raised concerns over alleged scams involving house agents while searching for accommodation around the university community. Some of the affected students reportedly paid money to individuals presenting themselves as house agents or accommodation intermediaries, only to encounter problems after making payments. According to…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has attracted widespread attention after recalling his early involvement in Christian ministry, saying he began “casting out demons” when he was about 17 or 18 years old. The governor made the statement while speaking during a church service at The VOTAGE Church, also known as Voice of This Age, at…
Nigeria’s Federal Government borrowed ₦24.7 trillion from domestic investors in the first eight months of 2026, representing a 90.5 per cent increase compared with the ₦12.98 trillion recorded during the corresponding period of 2025. The sharp increase in domestic borrowing has renewed attention on the government’s financing needs and the availability of credit for businesses…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced October 9, 2026, as the date for the commencement of nationwide collection of newly issued Permanent Voter Cards. The announcement comes as preparations intensify for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. INEC said the PVC collection exercise would enable newly registered voters and other eligible citizens to obtain their cards…
Nigerian troops have rescued 41 travellers after armed men allegedly attempted to abduct them in Zamfara State. The incident occurred in Tsafe Local Government Area after the commercial vehicle conveying the passengers reportedly developed a mechanical fault along a major highway. According to the military, the vehicle was travelling from Senegal towards Kano State when…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after spending about four weeks in Europe on what the Presidency described as a working vacation. The President arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Tuesday evening, September 29. He departed Nigeria on August 30 and spent time in London…
Nigeria is set to mark its 66th Independence Anniversary with a series of activities beginning with an Independence Day Public Lecture on Wednesday, September 30. The Federal Government has announced a relatively low-key programme for this year’s anniversary as the country prepares to commemorate 66 years since gaining independence from British colonial rule. Nigeria became…
Domestic airlines operating under the Airline Operators of Nigeria have warned that they could shut down their operations nationwide if aviation unions again disrupt the operations of any member airline. The warning follows the disruption of airline activities during an industrial action at airports in Lagos and Abuja on August 11. The Airline Operators of…