Ebola crisis may push 985,000 deeper into poverty, trigger 2,520 infant deaths — UNDP
…May cost African economies up to $3.6 billionBy Chioma Obinna A new United Nations assessment has raised alarm that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could unleash a devastating socioeconomic crisis far beyond infections, pushing an estimated 985,000 more people into poverty and triggering up to 2,520 excess infant deaths […]
PTA rejects planned privatisation of Unity Colleges, urges FG to suspend move
By Adesina Wahab The Zonal Chairmen of the Parents-Teachers Associations (PTAs) of Federal Unity Colleges across Nigeria have rejected plans by the Federal Government to privatise or concession the nation’s Unity Schools, describing the proposal as a threat to affordable quality education, national integration and the future of millions of Nigerian children. In a statement […]
Top 10 fastest smartphone processors in 2026
The smartphone chipset race has reached new heights in 2026, with Qualcomm, MediaTek, Apple, and Samsung unveiling processors that deliver desktop-level performance, advanced AI capabilities, and improved gaming experiences.
Looting, arrests follow South Africa’s anti-immigrant protests
Police were out in force for the protests, announcing Wednesday that most were peaceful but around 900 people were arrested over the day, some for looting.
APC retains Akpabio, 4 Govs for Senate race
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has retained Senate President Godswill Akpabio and several other ranking lawmakers among those whose nomination documents have been processed via the candidates’ nomination portal of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC. Sources familiar with the exercise disclosed that Akpabio, Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, Senate […]
Power Debt Crisis: Atiku demands full audit of FG’s N501b bond interventions
Atiku asked why fresh interventions remained necessary if earlier ones had worked, and why creditors were disputing the government’s claim that the debts were substantially cleared.
Nigeria has moved from economic decline to stability, says Oyedele
By Inncent Anaba The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has said Nigeria has successfully moved from a period of economic decline and volatility to one of increasing stability, adding that the Federal Government is now focused on accelerating inclusive growth that delivers tangible benefits to citizens and businesses. […]
IMF raises concerns over unrecorded spending in Nigeria’s recent fiscal accounts
The IMF’s Resident Representative in Nigeria, Christian Ebeke, disclosed this on Wednesday during a meeting with business executives in Lagos.
Osun 2026: We’ll be waiting for voters at polling units – REC
— INEC to deploy 4,427 BVAS devices for governorship election By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Osun State, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, has assured voters that officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will arrive at polling units ahead of voters during the August 15 governorship election. Speaking at a media […]
Stop exporting lithium, build EV battery industry in Africa – Afreximbank tells African nations
— Says bank ready to finance battery production, faults foreign rating agencies, hails Dangote Refinery Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The President and Chairman of the Board of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Dr. George Elombi, has urged African countries to stop exporting raw lithium and instead develop a thriving electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing […]
Plateau treats 311 snakebite victims under free anti-venom programme
By Golok Nanmwa The Plateau State Government says it has successfully treated 311 out of 312 reported snakebite cases under its Free Anti-Snake Venom (ASV) programme between December 2025 and June 2026. The Director-General of the Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency (PS-DMCMA), Pharm. Kim Jerry Bot, disclosed this in an interview in […]
