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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in Abuja told professional bodies during a meeting with the Body of Benchers on Tuesday that they should attract development to their institutions by engaging government constructively instead of focusing on public criticism. Wike made the remarks while hosting a delegation ...

Nigerian cybersecurity firm SudoForce has won the Cybersecurity Startup of the Year award at the 2026 Cybersecurity Merit Awards in Abuja, organised by the Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria, amid rising cyber threats and growing demand for stronger digital security solutions across Africa. Founder Moses Joshua said the award ...

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday in Ikeja announced a ₦1.467 trillion allocation for infrastructure under its ₦4.444 trillion 2026 budget, detailing how the funds will be used for road construction, housing, education and other projects aimed at improving residents’ welfare across the state. Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, ...

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday in Ikeja announced a ₦1.467 trillion allocation for infrastructure under its ₦4.444 trillion 2026 budget, detailing how the funds will be used for road construction, housing, education and other projects aimed at improving residents’ welfare across the state. Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, ...

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority on Tuesday defended Air Peace over the delay of its Lagos-London flight at Gatwick Airport, saying the airline acted responsibly by withdrawing the aircraft after a minor fault was detected on May 9, 2026. The NCAA Director-General, Capt. Chris Najomo, spoke in Lagos during a ...

The South West Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Daramola Adesuyi, on Tuesday in Akure urged students benefiting from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, saying the student loan scheme has helped many youths remain in school by reducing financial ...

The World Health Organization on Tuesday warned in Madrid, Spain, that more hantavirus cases could emerge in the coming weeks after passengers were evacuated from the outbreak-hit cruise ship, MV Hondius, as health authorities continue monitoring exposed travellers across several countries following the virus outbreak that has killed three people. ...

The Kogi State Governor,   Ahmed Usman Ododo, has charged members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to uphold the values of discipline, unity, loyalty and peaceful coexistence as they proceed to their various places of primary assignment across the state. Governor Ododo represented by his Deputy, Comrade Joel ...

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has appealed the ₦100 million defamation judgment awarded to officials of the Department of State Services by a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja. In a statement on Tuesday, SERAP described the judgment delivered by Justice Yusuf Halilu as “a miscarriage of justice” and ...

Former Peter Obi has praised Nigerian nurses and midwives for their sacrifices and dedication to healthcare delivery as the world marks World Nurses Day. In a post on X on Tuesday, Obi described nurses as the backbone of Nigeria’s health sector, commending their resilience despite poor working conditions, shortage of ...