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Obama joins voices immortalising Fela Kuti in new podcast series

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- Former US President Obama has honoured Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti with a new podcast chronicling his life and music. Mr Obama announced the release of the podca... Read More


'Dangote' truck crushes many to death in Ondo

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- It was another tragedy on Wednesday evening in Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, as a truck allegedly owned by Dangote Group and loaded with cement lost control and crushed several person... Read More


Only eight Nigerian states meet women's health benchmark - Report

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- Only eight states in Nigeria have met the global target for women's participation in decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. The figure, drawn from the 2023-24 Niger... Read More


Nigeria's building boom lifts Lafarge Africa's nine-month profit by 246%

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- Nigeria's building boom, propelled by rapid urbanisation and infrastructure development, laid the groundwork for the 245.9 per cent boost in net profit for Lafarge Africa in the ni... Read More


ICJ rules against Israel, orders it to allow aid into Gaza

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled that Israel must allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, saying its restrictions over the past two years violate international law. In... Read More


Niger to recruit 25,000 to fight terrorists - Gov Bago

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- Niger State Governor Umar Bago has revealed his administration's plan to recruit 25,000 youths to fight the bandits and jihadists terrorising local communities. The governor discl... Read More


ICPC realises N1.87 billion from disposal of forfeited assets in 2024

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced that it realised N1.87 billion from the auction of 23 forfeited assets in 2024 - the hi... Read More


Lagos govt to decommission major landfills in push for cleaner, flood-free city

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- The Lagos State Government says it will soon decommission major landfills that have outlived their usefulness as part of renewed efforts to improve waste management and promote env... Read More


Experts urge Nigeria to adopt safety-based funding, community-led innovation for resilient health systems

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- Health experts have urged the Nigerian government to strengthen domestic resource mobilisation and prioritise safety-based funding as a pathway to building a resilient and self-sus... Read More


Nigerian govt releases N32.9 billion to PHCs, urges Nigerians to monitor funds

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- The federal government has released N32.9 billion under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to enhance primary healthcare services nationwide. The Coordinating Minister o... Read More