Lagos | September 11, 2025 The Lagos State Government has activated its Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) Incident Management Structure (IMS) as part of heightened preventive measures against any possible outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the state. The activation followed an emergency meeting held on September 9 at the Mainland Hospital, Yaba,
United Nations, New York | September 11, 2025 Algeria has strongly condemned Israel’s recent strike on Qatar, describing the action as further proof that Tel Aviv has no genuine interest in pursuing peace. Speaking at a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) session, Algeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Amar Bendjama, said Israel “thrives on war”
Lagos, Nigeria | September 11, 2025 The Lagos State Government has commenced a sensitisation campaign for Community Development Associations (CDAs) and Community Development Committees (CDCs) ahead of the forthcoming statewide elections into community leadership structures. Speaking at the flag-off, officials from the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs explained that the sensitisation exercise is
Lagos, Nigeria | September 11, 2025 Fresh tension has gripped the oil sector as the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has halted the loading of petroleum products at the Dangote Refinery, raising fears of imminent fuel scarcity across the country. The union’s action, which began on Thursday, follows unresolved disputes between
Kafayat Oyewo-Oyelere Introduction Salah (prayer) is the cornerstone of a Muslim’s life, the first deed we will be questioned about on the Day of Judgment, and the direct link between a servant and their Creator. Yet, for many of us, salah has become a routine. Our lips move, but our hearts wander. The sweetness of
What Every Nigerian Must Know About Tinubu’s New Tax Law From January 1, 2026, Nigerians will no longer be able to open or operate a bank account without a Tax Identification Number (Tax ID). This new rule is part of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025, recently signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. What
Abuja, Nigeria – Thursday, September 11, 2025 Nigeria’s National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) has partnered with China’s Shanghai Haiqi Industrial Company Ltd. to establish the country’s first insulin production plant. The collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) signed in Abuja on September 10, 2025. The initiative aims to reduce Nigeria’s
Lagos, Nigeria – Thursday, September 11, 2025 The Court of Appeal has overturned Justice E.A. Obile’s earlier judgment, which had dismissed First Bank of Nigeria’s case against General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL), a company linked to media entrepreneur Nduka Obiagbena. The appellate court upheld First Bank’s appeal, filed by Senior Advocates of Nigeria Babajide Koku and
Lagos, Nigeria – Thursday, September 11, 2025 AIICO Insurance Plc has projected a profit after tax of ₦19.5 billion for the full year ending December 2025, according to a filing submitted to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) and signed by the company’s Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer. The forecast includes a profit before tax of
Awka, Anambra State – Thursday, September 11, 2025 John Chuma Nwosu, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Anambra State, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for formally recognizing the party’s leadership. Speaking in Awka, Nwosu described INEC’s recognition as a “democratic relief” for voters seeking credible alternatives in a political landscape
