Cross River to enforce crackdown on illegal online betting
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Cross River State Government has begun a sweeping clampdown on illegal and non-compliant online lottery and sports betting operators following a new partnership aimed at sanitising the gaming sector and protecting players. The Director-General of the Cross River State Lotteries and Gaming Agency, Hon. Micheal Eja, told journalists in […]
Nigerian-born scholar honoured in Scotland for outstanding achievement in science, technology
A Nigerian academic, Chika Judith Abolle – Okoyeagu (PhD, CEng, FIMechE, SFHEA, FWES), has brought international recognition to Nigeria after winning the Outstanding Achievement Award in Science and Technology at the 6th Scottish Women’s Awards 2025.
Cyberwise enlightens Lagos Education District 1 Agege students on cybersecurity, cyberbullying
The Cyber Awareness and Enlightenment Workshop was held on October 7, 2025, at Government Senior College Agege.
Naira rises to N1,490/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,490 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,495 per dollar on Tuesday. Likewise, the Naira appreciated to N1,469 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira fell to […]
Army rescues 37 hostages, kills 9 terrorists in anti-crime operations
By Kingsley Omonobi troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 37 kidnapped hostages, following major breakthroughs in the fight against terrorism, kidnapping and organised crime, following a series of nationwide operations between October 2 and 6, 2025. Military sources said the coordinated land and joint operations led to the killing of nine terrorists, the arrest […]
Jos: National Orthopaedic Hospital commences full clinical operations
…over 100 patients awaiting surgery By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – The National Orthopaedic Hospital, Jos, Plateau State, has commenced full orthopaedic services, marking a major milestone in the delivery of specialised healthcare across the North Central region. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday in Jos, the Medical Director, Professor Icha Onche, described the event […]
