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Education

W²O Foundation launches, drives technology, leadership training for Bariga youths

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The W²O Foundation has launched an AI in Education Programme in Lagos, Nigeria, directly equipping over 150 local youths with critical digital skills and leadership training to thrive in a technology-driven economy. This initiative uniquely combines AI competency development with scholarships and community projects, aiming to foster innovative problem-solvers and promote gender equality. By partnering with local government, the program demonstrates a practical model for using technology education to drive economic participation and build sustainable communities. The showcased student projects provide tangible proof of how

Aviation

FCCPC begins expanded investigations to determine exploitation in airfare price

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The FCCPC has launched an expanded investigation into suspected coordinated price manipulation by domestic airlines on key routes, particularly in the South-East and South-South during the festive season. This action, prompted by widespread consumer complaints, aims to determine if airlines are violating competition laws by exploiting passengers, despite one carrier, Air Peace, seeking a court injunction to block the probe. The Commission clarifies it is not a price control body but is empowered to prevent consumer exploitation and will enforce the law if evidence of anti-competitive

General News

Polio: Gombe inaugurates immunisation drive for 832,427 children

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Gombe State is launching a major integrated health campaign, targeting over 832,000 children and pregnant women with a comprehensive package of services. This initiative uniquely combines polio vaccination with critical maternal and child health interventions, including vitamin A supplementation, deworming, malnutrition screening, and malaria prevention for pregnant women. The strategy demonstrates a high-impact, efficient public health model that leverages partnerships between government and UNICEF to maximize reach and community health outcomes. This integrated approach is a powerful blueprint for strengthening primary healthcare systems and

Economy/Business

Alake hails N50bn revenue surge as mining cadastre goes digital

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Nigeria’s Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has achieved a significant revenue increase to over N50 billion in 2025, driven by sector-wide digital reforms. The launch of the One-Gov Cloud platform is central to this growth, automating systems to enhance efficiency, transparency, and secure operations across agencies. A standout success is the Mining Cadastre Office, whose revenue surged to N30 billion, demonstrating the tangible impact of digitization and strong policy support. This trajectory underscores that sustained growth and improved governance in

Economy/Business

Oyedele says 2026 tax laws will boost small firms, protect low earners

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Nigeria’s 2026 tax reforms strategically pivot from a burdensome, multi-tax system to one designed to fuel broad-based economic growth by empowering the informal sector and low-income earners. The core strategy eliminates taxes for the smallest businesses and low-wage workers while cutting the corporate rate, incentivizing formalization to transform micro-enterprises into larger, taxable entities. This overhaul aims to stimulate inclusive development where growth is widely felt, enhance global competitiveness, and stabilize public finances after a period of severe

General News

Kano bans parallel Hisbah group

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The Kano State Government has issued an immediate and total ban on the ‘Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi,’ declaring it an illegal and dangerous parallel enforcement group that undermines the state’s sole authorized Hisbah Board. This executive action centralizes moral policing authority, criminalizes recruitment or association with the independent group, and mandates security agencies to investigate its organizers. The move decisively asserts the state’s monopoly over religious enforcement structures to prevent uncontrolled vigilante activity and maintain public order. Ultimately, this establishes

General News

Red Cross gets WFP humanitarian equipment to boost emergency response

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A strategic partnership between the UN World Food Programme and the Nigerian Red Cross Society is enhancing national disaster resilience through a major infusion of specialized humanitarian equipment. This collaboration directly strengthens critical operational pillars—including logistics, supply chains, and crisis communications—to enable faster, more coordinated emergency responses. The core objective is to systematically boost preparedness and delivery capacity for climate-related and conflict-induced disasters across Nigeria. This investment represents a move beyond immediate aid toward building sustainable, long-term operational infrastructure for future humanitarian interventions.

Football

Abia Soccer Fest concludes first phase with 17 LGA champions 

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The Abia Soccer Fest has successfully completed its expansive first phase, engaging all 17 local government areas through 184 wards and over 3,000 participants to identify 50 promising talents. The competition’s significant financial backing, including direct cash awards to all participating wards and prize money for top teams, demonstrates a serious commitment to grassroots development. Its core value proposition is a structured pathway from local competition to professional opportunity, with confirmed scout engagements and club connections for the upcoming state finals. This initiative stands as

General News

FG says procurement for new Carter Bridge underway

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The Nigerian government is advancing a major infrastructure agenda, with the new Carter Bridge in Lagos now at the procurement stage following technical and stakeholder reviews. Concurrently, significant progress is reported on multiple high-cost corridors, including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and the Ife-Ibadan-Ilesha road, while critical maintenance extends the Third Mainland Bridge’s lifespan by 50 years. This portfolio of legacy projects, characterized by phased execution and selective contractor partnerships, aims for nationwide economic impact. The administration frames

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