Climate change: Lagos introduces N2.5m tree-planting urban heat mitigation initiative
.As experts call for resilience actions By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has introduced a N2.5 million tree-planting prize initiative, aimed at encouraging residents towards boosting environmental sustainability, as well as mitigate the threatening urban heat challenge across the State. Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment, Olalekan Rotimi-Akodu, announced the initiative on Friday, […]
FG introduces new textbook ranking system, mandates fresh assessment nationwide
The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) has launched a sweeping overhaul of Nigeria’s textbook approval process, directing publishers and other stakeholders to submit school textbooks for a fresh round of assessment, re-assessment, and ranking under a newly introduced quality assurance framework.
Cartoon: Study in darkness, exam in darkness, hustle in darkness, governance in darkness …
Cartoon: Study in darkness, exam in darkness, hustle in darkness, governance in darkness …
Tanzania High Commission to showcase country’s finest at FAB West Africa 2026
As one of East Africa’s fastest-growing economies, Tanzania will showcase its diverse food and beverage offerings
Police foil child trafficking plot in Akwa Ibom, nab 2 suspects
Akwa Ibom State Police have foiled an attempted abduction of three children by suspected traffickers in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, arresting two suspects after youths rescued the victims.
Game on: Trump set to attend game 3 of NBA Finals in New York
“The answer is yes,” Trump told reporters at the House, when asked if would attend. “He’s invited me, I’m going.”
Gunmen abduct cleric’s 9-year-old son in Ondo
Suspected gunmen have abducted a nine-year-old boy, Olaosebikan Victor, during a midnight attack on Ugbosi Quarters in Idogun, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State.
N100,000 wage: Lagos labour harps on proper consultation, economic realities
“It has to be a tripartite thing. This year we are due for renegotiation of the minimum wage. Why are they jumping the gun?” she asked.
DSS petitioned over alleged financial inducement in House Minority leadership race
The Centre for Legislative Accountability and Democratic Integrity (CLADI) has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate allegations of financial inducement in the contest for the minority leadership of the House of Representatives.
Obi, Atiku are office seekers not opposition leaders - Baba-Ahmed
According to him, true opposition leadership requires direct engagement with citizens affected by insecurity rather than commentary from a distance.
M-East war: US Reps pass resolution to halt Iran war
By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency report United States House of Representatives has passed a resolution that seeks to halt President Donald Trump from taking further military action in Iran. The 215-208 vote, which is largely symbolic, was successful after four Republicans joined Democrats in a public show of disapproval of the war, which began in […]
