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A pivotal three-day ECOWAS Regional Baseline Consultation Workshop has commenced in Abuja, Nigeria, bringing together disaster management experts, civil protection officials, and monitoring and evaluation specialists from across West Africa. The workshop aims to accelerate the rollout of the ECOWAS Food Security, Nutrition, and Livelihood Humanitarian Assistance Programme, a vital…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a formal sanction to Kenya Airways following multiple consumer protection violations involving three passengers, including one Gloria Omisore. According to an official statement released today, the infractions committed by the airline include failure to uphold passengers’ right to care, inadequate disclosure of…
In a historic and unprecedented moment for the Catholic Church, Robert Francis Prevost was elected the 267th pope on Thursday, becoming the first pontiff from the United States. He will lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics under the papal name Leo XIV. The announcement sparked jubilant scenes in St. Peter’s…
In a bold step toward transforming Nigeria’s healthcare landscape, a team of Nigerian medical professionals in the Diaspora has launched the country’s first-ever Respiratory Therapy Training Initiative — earning high praise from the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM). The Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, lauded the groundbreaking programme, describing…
In a major move aimed at strengthening cancer care in Nigeria, the House of Representatives has passed a resolution urging the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to implement free cancer screening services across the country. The House, popularly known as the Green Chamber, also called on the Federal…
The Nigerian Immigration and Custom at Nigeria -Benin Republic border have complained of Human trafficking, infrastructure decay, multiple taxation and check points, lack of electricity, water and Internet connectivity. They laid the complaints during a meeting between members of the security agencies and a delegation led by the President of…
The Plateau State Government has issued a stern warning to landowners against developing properties without securing the necessary approvals from relevant authorities. Governor Caleb Mutfwang delivered the cautionary message on Tuesday while receiving reports from two government-appointed committees at the Government House in Little Rayfield, Jos. The committees, constituted in…
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has attributed the significant drop in candidates’ performance in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to the heightened security and integrity of the examination process. Speaking in an interview on Tuesday, Alausa explained that the results from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation…
In a decisive move to curb examination malpractice in Nigeria’s education sector, the Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fully transition the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) by 2026. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced this during a…
In a strategic move to tackle Nigeria’s recurring flooding crises and enhance national food security, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a series of vital ecological and irrigation infrastructure projects across the country. Announcing the approvals on Monday, the Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Affairs Office, Dr. Emanso Umobong, disclosed that…
