Ondo govt unveils health reform agenda, approves pharma hub, diagnostic equipment
By Dayo Johnson Akure The Ondo State Government has unveiled a new healthcare reform agenda focused on medicines security, local pharmaceutical production, improved diagnosis, clinical nutrition and increased private-sector participation. Senior Consultant on Pharmaceutical and Medical Investments to the state government, Dr. Samuel Adekola, disclosed this during a familiarisation visit to the University of Medical […]
Iran rejects U.S. claims about Strait of Hormuz’s re-opening
Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority, PGSA, the body responsible for maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, has rejected claims by the United States of America officials that the waterway is open. “Claims and repeated posts by U.S. officials that the Strait of Hormuz is no longer blocked do not change the reality,” PGSA stated. […]
Navy rescues 22 sea robbery victims, recovers hijacked boat in Akwa Ibom
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Navy has rescued 22 passengers following the hijacking of a wooden passenger boat by suspected sea robbers along the Calabar–Oron–Ibaka waterway in Akwa Ibom State. The operation, conducted on August 11, 2026, was carried out by personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ibaka, in collaboration with Operation Delta Safe […]
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 14, 2026
The naira maintained relative stability against the United States dollar on Friday, August 14, 2026, in both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market, as traders continued to monitor foreign currency liquidity and demand conditions.
DGN unveils nominees for 2026 Awards ahead of Directors’ Week in Lagos
The Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN) has announced nominees for the DGN Awards 2026, setting the stage for four days of celebration of Nigerian directing talent.
19 suspected crude oil thieves docked in A’Ibom
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday arraigned two additional suspected members of a syndicate that specializes in stealing crude oil in Akwa-Ibom State.
