Lagos Enforces Insurance for Commercial Buildings
The Lagos State Government has announced a new policy making insurance compulsory for all commercial buildings above two floors, as part of its drive to enhance safety, transparency, and investor…
21 Dead, 30 Missing in Kenya Landslide
At least 21 people have died and more than 30 remain missing following a landslide caused by heavy rains in western Kenya, the Interior Minister confirmed on Saturday. The disaster…
Fire Erupts as Petrol Tanker Falls on Sapele Road, Edo
A petrol tanker went up in flames on Saturday evening after falling at Ogheghe Junction along Sapele Road in Edo State. Eyewitnesses said the tanker lost balance due to a…
JAMB uncovers 2,658 illegal admissions in Nigerian institutions
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has identified 2,658 illegal admissions conducted by 17 tertiary institutions during the 2024/2025 academic session. According to JAMB, the affected institutions bypassed the…
Tanzania’s President Suluhu Wins Landslide Amid Deadly Post-Election Protests
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has secured a sweeping victory in the country’s general election, winning 97.66 per cent of the vote, according to official results released on Saturday. The…
Resident doctors begin indefinite strike, shut hospitals nationwide
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has commenced an indefinite nationwide strike over what it described as the Federal Government’s failure to meet its longstanding demands. The association’s president,…
Oyo State Hands Over 90 Hectares to FG for Moniya Inland Dry Port Project
The Oyo State Government has handed over 90 hectares of land to the Federal Government for the development of the Moniya Inland Dry Port in Ibadan. The handover took place…
Nigeria in Talks for New $1 Billion World Bank Loan to Spur Jobs, Investment Growth
Nigeria has opened discussions with the World Bank for a new $1 billion facility aimed at driving private investment, job creation, and economic diversification. The programme, titled Nigeria Actions for…
Lagos Demolishes 200 Shanties, Recovers Dummy Firearm in Major Cleanup
In a renewed push to reclaim public spaces and strengthen urban security, the Lagos State Government has cleared more than 200 illegal shanties and evicted scores of squatters operating beneath…
Surging Rents Push Lagos Tenants to the Brink Amid Worsening Housing Shortage
Rents across Lagos have risen by as much as 100 per cent in a year, leaving tenants struggling as incomes stagnate and housing supply tightens. In Mushin, Abosede Sanya’s two-bedroom…