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709 graduate with firstclass, distinction as UNILAG holds 56th convocation

Nigeria, Jan. 16 -- The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is set to graduate 16,506 undergraduate and postgraduate students at its 56th convocation ceremony, scheduled to hold from 19 January to 23 January... Read More


Nigeria establishes task force to tackle medical errors, improve patient safety

Nigeria, Jan. 16 -- The federal government has established a National Task Force on Clinical Governance and Patient Safety to strengthen clinical oversight, prevent medical errors, and improve patient... Read More


Nigeria's GDP could hit 5.5% growth in 2026 under full policy consolidation - NESG

Nigeria, Jan. 16 -- Nigeria's economy could grow by 5.5 per cent in 2026 if the government fully implements key fiscal, monetary and structural reforms, according to a new macroeconomic outlook publis... Read More


FG to support farmers as food prices fall below production cost

Nigeria, Jan. 16 -- The federal government says it will move to support farmers after food prices fell below production cost in some cases, raising concerns about the sustainability of food production... Read More


Makoko residents, civil society protest Lagos demolitions, allege deaths, rights violations

Nigeria, Jan. 16 -- Civil society organisations and residents of Makoko, a densely populated waterfront community beneath the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State, staged a protest on Thursday at the ... Read More


Why plans to fly 'Omije Ojumi' singer to India for treatment flopped - Alayo Melody

Nigeria, Jan. 15 -- Gospel juju singer Akinola Ayoola, popularly known as Alayo Melody Singer, has revealed why plans of his colleagues and some clergymen to fly the late Bunmi "Omije Ojumi" Akinnaanu... Read More


Since nineteen fifty-six: Nigeria, oil and the Niger Delta, By Iniruo Wills

Nigeria, Jan. 15 -- Thursday 15th January marks seventy years since colonial Nigeria and the oil industry began their continuing joint dating of the Niger Delta region. Over forty years before that re... Read More


WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons to open title defence against Zambia, Egypt, Malawi

Nigeria, Jan. 15 -- Nigeria's Super Falcons will return to Morocco in March to defend their Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title after being drawn in a tricky group for the 2026 tournament. T... Read More


Nigeria projects 4.68% growth in 2026 as inflation, FX pressures ease

Nigeria, Jan. 15 -- Nigeria expects its economy to grow by 4.68 per cent in 2026, supported by easing inflation, improved foreign exchange stability and continued fiscal reforms, the federal governmen... Read More


Lamido Sanusi offered admission to Kano varsity

Nigeria, Jan. 15 -- The Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, has been offered admission to Northwest University, Kano to pursue a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree. The university, in a statement signed by Hea... Read More