Lagos State announces e-registration for the 2026 Universal Basic Education test, running from January 26 to April 30. Public school registration is free, while private schools pay N5,000. Get all details here.
Malta Guinness transformed malls in Abuja, Kaduna, Lagos & Enugu into hubs of celebration, inviting over 1,000 Nigerians to honor the 'real ones' in their lives. Discover the heartwarming stories.
Kano health authorities confirm negligence led to a mother of five's death after scissors were left inside her post-surgery. Three personnel suspended as probe continues.
Lagos State has launched mandatory medical screening for 2026 Hajj pilgrims across ten centres. Intending pilgrims must attend or risk visa denial. Full schedule and coordinators list inside.
The Africa Live Entertainment Conference (ALEC) partners with the African Tourism Board for a landmark event in Johannesburg from March 5-7, 2026, uniting entertainment and tourism sectors.
African Telescope Newspaper appoints scholars from Kenya, Ghana, Cameroon & Nigeria to its Editorial Board to strengthen Africa-focused journalism. Read about their expertise.
CITN President Innocent Ohagwa outlines the pillars for Nigeria's new tax reform success: sustained implementation, capacity building & stakeholder engagement. Learn how the reforms aim to harmonize taxes and boost revenue.
NANS raises alarm over abandoned Nigerian scholarship students in Morocco, citing hardship and a death. Government denies claims, citing fiscal constraints. Read the full story.
APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda asserts party decisions flow from national level, not governors. He explains the absence of a Board of Trustees and the institutional structure.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike celebrates the nomination of Kenneth Kobani to the NMDPRA board by President Bola Tinubu. Read about the political implications and public reactions.
President Bola Tinubu has sent 21 nominees for the boards of NUPRC and NMDPRA to the Senate for confirmation, aiming to strengthen governance and PIA reforms. Read the full list.
President Bola Tinubu has sent 21 nominees for the boards of NMDPRA and NUPRC to the Senate for confirmation. This move aims to advance reforms in Nigeria's crucial oil and gas sector.
FERMA's Joint Union refutes media reports of board interference, calling them forged and malicious. They demand retraction and pledge support to the agency's leadership.
The Joint Tax Board has launched a unified portal for Nigerians to retrieve their Tax Identification Number digitally using NIN or CAC details. Follow our step-by-step guide to access your 13-digit Tax ID from January 1, 2026.
Governor Babagana Zulum announces a 100% salary allowance for doctors and 40% for nurses in rural Borno to tackle healthcare staffing shortages. The move aims to compete with INGO salaries.
Nigeria's new tax ID portal goes live January 1, 2026. Your NIN becomes your tax number. Learn how to retrieve your ID and what it means for you.
Kano State Hisbah Board operatives have arrested eight teenage girls and one young man for alleged involvement in 'good evening' street activities. The suspects were nabbed in coordinated end-of-year raids. Read full details.
Kano State Hisbah Board detained eight girls and one boy for alleged prostitution in a special operation. Suspects aged 15-20 confessed. Read details of the raid.
Enugu State and Nigeria bid farewell to Chief Rex Onyeabo, a PDP founding father, technocrat, and devout Catholic. His legacy of public service and faith is honoured.
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says strong boards and sound governance are critical for Nigeria's economic growth. Read his full speech at the CIoD awards.
Bayelsa State launches a road show to sensitize residents ahead of the Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign from January 20-29, 2026. Health officials urge parents to vaccinate children aged 9-15 months.
A registered nurse at Duke Health is charged with sexually assaulting two incapacitated patients. Jomil Uy Tugado, 39, faces multiple felonies and had his nursing license suspended. Duke Health has a zero-tolerance policy and is cooperating with police.
The Jigawa PDP chapter condemns the suspension of ex-Governor Sule Lamido from the party's BoT, calling it unjust and a threat to internal democracy. They demand immediate reversal.
The Christian Association of Nigeria condemns the Nollywood film 'A Very Dirty Christmas' as offensive, calls for a title change and public apology from producers.
Nollywood star Ini Edo officially responds to CAN's criticism of her film 'A Very Dirty Christmas,' stating it's meant to provoke thought. She confirms all regulatory approvals were secured.
Nigeria has been re-elected to the ICAO Public Key Directory Board for a sixth consecutive term, a testament to its technical expertise and commitment to global aviation security standards. Read more about this diplomatic achievement.
President Bola Tinubu has reconstituted the NERC board with Dr. Mulisiu Oseni as Chairman. The new team is tasked with implementing the Electricity Act 2023 to transform Nigeria's power sector. Read the full details here.
Transcorp Hotels Plc appoints Dr Awele Vivien Elumelu as its new Board Chair effective January 1, 2026. Discover her vision for innovation and growth in Nigeria's hospitality sector.
PEBEC's 2025 report exposes a sharp divide in government agency performance. NCDMB leads, while ARCON scores a dismal 3%. Discover which MDAs are driving or hindering Nigeria's business environment.
President Bola Tinubu has approved new appointments to the boards of UBEC, the Bank of Agriculture, and the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF). Get the full list of appointees and their geopolitical zones here.