Air Pollution Worsens in Lagos as Residents Call for Tougher Enforcement
As Lagos continues to grapple with environmental challenges linked to rapid urbanisation, residents across the state have raised alarm over the city’s deteriorating air quality largely caused by indiscriminate waste…
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Grow by $540m in Two Weeks, Hit $43.17bn
Nigeria’s external reserves have recorded a notable increase of $540.28 million in just two weeks, rising to $43.17 billion as of October 30, 2025, according to data from the Central…
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…