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.
Dr. Shuaib Belgore announces the 14th National Council on Lands, Housing and Urban Development in Ilorin, focusing on policy alignment for affordable housing and sustainable cities. Read more.
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.
Residents of Eleme Kingdom celebrate as monarch King Dr. Appolus Chu's visionary road network opens up the area, boosts land value, and improves security. Read about the community's dramatic change.
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.
Presidents Bola Tinubu and Paul Kagame met privately in Paris to bolster Nigeria-Rwanda ties. Meanwhile, experts warn against Trump's foreign policy impact on Nigeria and global sovereignty. Read more.
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.
House Committee insists NDDC's N1.75 trillion 2025 budget must bring tangible development to Niger Delta communities. Chairman Ibori-Suenu vows rigorous oversight for accountability.
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.
Egbin Power Plc reaffirms its commitment to inclusive development through its annual football tournament, a key PCSR initiative empowering youth and strengthening community bonds in its host areas. Discover how the GenCo is investing in sustainable growth
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.
Vice President Kashim Shettima declares stable families as the bedrock of Nigeria's cohesion and progress. Read his full remarks from a Makurdi wedding.
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.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo announces N35m for Igbo studies chairs & N50m for new development bodies. New Enugu HQ nears completion. Leaders call for unity and global cultural projection.
Kaduna State's 2026 budget allocates N100m to each of its 255 wards for grassroots projects. Education receives the largest share at 25% of the N985.9bn budget. Read details of the historic plan.
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.