End of an Era: Last Surviving Child of 48th Ooni of Ife Dies at 102
The last surviving child of Ooni Ademiluyi Ajagun, the 48th Ooni of Ife, Princess Rafatu Awofisayo, has passed on at the age of 102. The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye…
Oil slides below $100 after Trump announces two-week ceasefire
Oil fell below $100 per barrel on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran that was subject to the immediate and…
NCCSALW seizes, destroys 16,000 illicit arms in 4 Years
The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) says it has seized and destroyed 16,000 illicit arms and light weapons across Nigeria in the past…
Nigeria’s economy improving amidst persistent Inflation, child welfare gaps -World Bank
The World Bank says Nigeria’s economic outlook is improving, but warns that high inflation and weak early childhood development outcomes remain critical challenges. The World Bank Country Director for Nigeria,…
CAN disputes army rescue claim in Kaduna church attack
The Nigerian Army said on Sunday that troops had freed the civilians after gunmen stormed a church in Ariko village in Kaduna’s Kachia district, while five people were found dead…
FG prosecuting 500 suspected terrorists in Phase 9 of mass trial
The Federal Government has moved forward with the prosecution of 500 suspected terrorists as part of an intensified effort to tackle insecurity. Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, Attorney-General of the Federation…
World Bank says Nigerian economy to grow in 2026 but Iran war lifts inflation
Business activity remains in expansion territory with the U.S./Israel-Iran conflict so far lifting prices but leaving output largely intact, World Bank Nigeria lead economist Fiseha Haile said during a presentation…
National Single Window: FG Reviews Progress in Lagos, Moves to Waive Demurrage Over System Migration Delays
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS) and the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) on Tuesday conducted an assessment visit to the National Single Window (NSW) office in…
Beyond Certificates: TETFund and UNDP Activate Innovation Pods Across Nigerian Universities
The Vice-President, Mr. Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday inaugurated the University Innovation Pods (UNIPOD) aimed at driving innovation and transforming Nigeria’s research potential into economic output. UNIPOD, is an initiative…
FG Unveils 2025 Health Survey, Targets 2% of Consolidated Revenue as 2025 National Survey Identifies Gaps
The Federal Government on Tuesday unveiled the 2025 National Health Facility Survey(NHFS), highlighting significant progress in service delivery while identifying key gaps requiring urgent attention. Dr. Iziak Salako, Minister of…