Nigeria has recorded more than 10,000 confirmed cases of diphtheria in 2026, with children aged between one and 14 years bearing the heaviest burden of the disease, according to a new health advisory. The Academy of Medical Sciences raised the alarm in an advisory dated September 17 and published in reports on Sunday, warning that…
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has reminded prospective Direct Entry candidates that registration for the 2026/2027 academic session will close on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The university announced that online registration for Direct Entry admission into its undergraduate programmes began on Wednesday, September 9, and will end on September 22. The deadline means eligible candidates…
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is set to miss Nigeria’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau after failing to recover fully from an adductor injury. Osimhen was initially expected to be available for Nigeria’s first qualifying fixtures after being included in the squad selected for the September international window….
The Nigerian Entertainment Conference, NECLive, is set to return for its 11th edition with discussions centred on how Nigeria can use the strength of its domestic entertainment market to create greater economic value. The 2026 edition is scheduled for November 12 at Alliance Française in Lagos under the theme, “Home Advantage: Transforming Local Demand into…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has confirmed that 48 people have died following the consumption of a toxic herbal concoction in Ondo State. The agency also disclosed that 182 cases of illness have been recorded in connection with the incident, prompting further investigation into the substance responsible for the outbreak….
Nigerian cooking competition Delicious or Disaster has announced a total prize pool of ₦10 million ahead of its third season. The new season will feature 40 contestants competing across 10 episodes in a series of culinary challenges designed to test their cooking abilities and creativity. The announcement adds another major incentive for aspiring chefs and…
The House of Representatives has commenced efforts to address the longstanding dispute over the admission of law graduates from the National Open University of Nigeria into the Nigerian Law School. The issue affects more than 5,000 graduates who have completed their law degree programmes at NOUN but have faced difficulties progressing to the professional training…
Five suspected members of the Ansaru terrorist group have been brought before the Federal High Court in Abuja over their alleged involvement in the abduction of pupils and teachers from schools in Oyo State. The defendants, Mahmud Muhammad, Abubakar Abbas, Abdulrazak Umar, Yunusa Musa and Shamsu Sani pleaded not guilty to seven terrorism-related charges filed…
The Federal Government has committed more than ₦10.5 billion to a digital training programme designed to equip 32,000 Nigerians with skills and professional certifications for the global digital economy. The initiative, launched under the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative, is being implemented through a Digital Training Academy established by the Federal Ministry of Education. The…
Prospective students seeking admission in Ghana still have opportunities to apply to several universities for the 2026/2027 academic session, with some institutions continuing to accept applications into September and October. Application deadlines vary depending on the institution, programme and category of applicant. The University of Education, Winneba, University of Media, Arts and Communication and University…