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A new study published in Psychology of Sport & Exercise has found that 29 adults in a cycling experiment in 2026 improved their workout endurance by about 20 per cent when they listened to self-selected music, especially 120–140 BPM tracks, compared to silence. Researchers discovered that participants cycled for an ...

The Labour Party in Nasarawa State on Tuesday elected Asoloko Maku as its new chairman in Lafia to lead party affairs ahead of the 2027 general elections following state congresses backed by the Nenadi Usman-led leadership. Maku said the congresses reflected unity and commitment within the party and pledged inclusive ...

The Nigeria Revenue Service Academy said on Wednesday that it will launch a digital Learning Experience Platform in Abuja on May 20 to modernise staff training through technology-driven learning, gamified exercises and performance tracking aimed at improving service delivery. Academy director, Adeolu Akinyemi, said the platform would replace periodic classroom ...

Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television that fewer Nigerians are studying abroad because improved academic stability, increased investment and uninterrupted school calendars have strengthened confidence in local universities. Alausa dismissed reports suggesting Nigeria still ranks among the top countries for outbound student ...

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 ...