NSITF, Gambia Deepen Partnership on Workers’ Welfare
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has pledged sustained technical support and deeper collaboration with the Industrial Injuries Compensation Fund (IICF) of the Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) of The Gambia to strengthen social protection and workers’ welfare across West Africa. The assurance was given by the Managing Director […]
Nigeria Wins 14 Medals at Uganda Para Badminton Championship
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria has won 14 medals at the Badminton International Championship, returning home with an impressive haul of nine gold and five silver medals to underline the country’s growing dominance in African para badminton. The championship, held from July 7 to 12, 2026 in Uganda, saw Nigerian athletes excel across the wheelchair and […]
NVBF Releases 14-Man Squad for Zone 3 Nations Cup Qualifiers
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has officially announced a 14-man Senior Men’s National Team to represent the country at the 2026 CAVB African Nations Cup Zone 3 Qualifiers in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The qualification tournament will take place from July 13 to 19, with Nigeria aiming to secure a place at the […]
WABSU Applauds NFF’s Beach Soccer Board Appointment
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The West African Beach Soccer Union (WABSU) has commended the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for establishing an interim Beach Soccer and Futsal Board, describing the move as a major boost for the growth of the sport in Nigeria and across West Africa. In a statement issued on Sunday, WABSU said the decision […]
Tinubu Orders NIMC to Enroll All Nigerians by End of 2026
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to enroll every Nigerian in the national identity database before the end of 2026. NIMC Director General, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, disclosed the directive while speaking on Sunday on National Television, saying the move is part of the Federal Government’s plan to build […]
Alausa to Unveil Tinubu’s Education Reforms at Abuja Summit
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Education Minister Tunji Alausa will lead discussions on President Bola Tinubu’s education reforms at the 2026 Education Summit on July 15 in Abuja. The summit, organised by the Education Correspondents Association of Nigeria (ECAN), has as theme: “Three Years of the Tinubu Administration: Assessing Reforms, Progress, and Challenges in Nigeria’s Education Sector.” […]
Heatwave Kills Over 2,700 in England and Wales
By Mardiyyah Abubakar At least 2,700 people have died in England and Wales as a result of heatwaves that hit in May and June, according to a new study released on Monday. Researchers from Imperial College London, the Met Office, and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine analysed weather data, climate models, and […]
Customs Reaffirms Drive to Ease Business in Nigeria
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving Nigeria’s ease of doing business, saying ongoing reforms are removing trade bottlenecks and making it easier for compliant businesses to operate. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by the management of Renaissance Africa Energy Limited […]
NDLEA Charges Suspects in ₦480bn Meth Lab Operation
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arraigned a suspected drug baron, Anochili Innocent, three Mexican nationals and six Nigerians over an alleged ₦480 billion methamphetamine production operation uncovered in Ogun State. NDLEA charged the suspects before Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court, Lagos, with operating a clandestine laboratory, […]
NACLFON Urges Nigerians to Pray for Peace, Economy
By Chinedu Echianu The National APC Christian Leaders Forum of Nigeria (NACLFON) has called on Christians and other Nigerians to unite in prayer for the country’s peace, security and economic recovery at its planned Mega Prayer for Nigeria scheduled to hold on Saturday in Abuja. NACLFON, a support group within the All-Progressives Congress (APC) that […]