Nigeria will lead one of the world’s largest autism screening events on April 2, 2026, as part of activities marking World Autism Day, the Global Spokesperson of Sector-Wide-Approach (SWAp) Health Fellows, Ambassador Uyero Erarawewho, has announced.

By Chioma Okoye Health experts and government officials have raised fresh concerns over the fragility of Nigeria’s disease detection and surveillance systems, warning that declining donor funding is exposing deep structural weaknesses across the country. The concerns were highlighted on Wednesday in Abuja at the formal presentation of A System in Transition: Nigeria Country Report, […]

A socio-political group, Unity Voice, has urged the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State to consider Hon. Johnson Oghuma for a second term in the House of Representatives, representing Etsako Federal Constituency. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Benin City, the group’s Protem Chairman, Abdulkareem Yakubu, called for careful consideration […]

A presidential aspirant under the National Rescue Movement, NRM, Onyemaechi Francis Nnana, formally declared to run for president during the 2027 general elections.

Nigerian journalists have been urged to prioritise safety, professionalism, and ethical conduct as the country heads into another election cycle, amid rising political tensions and concerns over misinformation.

The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has partnered with the Construction Artisan Training School (CATS) to launch Project 1 Million Construction Artisan Training Vision 2036, aimed at training and empowering one million Nigerian youths in construction skills over the next ten years—entirely free of charge.

The debate over local government autonomy in Nigeria continues to rage, raising an important question: will financial independence for local governments truly translate into development at the grass-roots? For decades, advocates have argued that granting local governments direct control over their funds will accelerate grass-roots development. Yet, while financial autonomy is an important step, it […]

Governor Dauda Lawal had approved billions of naira for the upgrade and renovation of nine General Hospitals and 14 Primary Healthcare Centres across Zamfara state.

By Godwin Oritse The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) are currently in talks to advance the implementation of the Simplified Trade Regime (STR) aimed at supporting small-scale cross-border trade. Speaking at a strategic meeting held at the Customs Headquarters in Abuja with a delegation from AfCFTA, […]

In a world where global wealth still leans heavily toward traditional economic strongholds, Indian-born billionaire Prateek Suri has charted a markedly different course, one anchored in Africa’s fast-rising economic landscape.

AS the 2027 general elections draw closer, Kimpact Development Initiative, KDI, and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Wednesday, unveiled two voter education manuals.

Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group) has strengthened its partnership with the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) as the Foundation unveiled 3,200 beneficiaries for its 2026 Entrepreneurship Programme.

The Managing Director of the Kaduna State Roads Agency (KADRA), Abdullahi Baba-Ahmed, says ongoing road projects spanning 1,335 kilometres across Kaduna State will strengthen Governor Uba Sani’s chances of re-election in 2027.

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – South East Youths 4 Progressives, SEY4P, yesterday, hailed the emergence of Hon. Chimamkpa Ogbonnaya as APC South East Zonal Youth Leader. The Chairman, SEY4P, Comrade Chukwuemeka Ugah, described Hon. Ogbonnaya’s emergence as a well-deserved and apt, especially ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group also commended his capacity, doggedness, […]

By Shina Abubakar Osogbo In a bid to boost movement of farm produce with ease, the All Progressives Congress APC-led administration in Boripe Local Government Council of Osun State has commenced grading of rural roads in the area. The exercise would be conducted on the five major towns of the council, covering several rural roads […]