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Pharmacists push for free antivenom amid snakebite deaths
February 3, 2026
Pharmacists push for free antivenom amid snakebite deaths
Community pharmacists are calling on the Federal Government to make antivenom freely available across the country, warning that thousands of…
NUPRC opens 50 oil and gas blocks in 2025 licensing round
January 29, 2026
NUPRC opens 50 oil and gas blocks in 2025 licensing round
Nigeria is reopening its upstream oil and gas sector to investors, but this time with a warning attached. Only companies…
AI will not end journalism, NUJ chairman warns reporters
January 28, 2026
AI will not end journalism, NUJ chairman warns reporters
For many journalists, artificial intelligence has become the new quiet fear in the newsroom. Not because machines are writing better…
MTN partners Lagos Government to transform Obalende underpass
January 28, 2026
MTN partners Lagos Government to transform Obalende underpass
What was once one of Lagos’ most chaotic transit corridors is set for a major reset as the state government…
After festive price cut, petrol jumps to ₦839 as Dangote Refinery raises PMS cost
January 27, 2026
After festive price cut, petrol jumps to ₦839 as Dangote Refinery raises PMS cost
Petrol prices have risen again following the end of the festive period, with Dangote Refinery increasing its gantry price of…
Nigeria records West Africa’s first in robotic gynaecological surgery
January 26, 2026
Nigeria records West Africa’s first in robotic gynaecological surgery
Nigeria has recorded a major breakthrough in advanced healthcare delivery as The Prostate Clinic (TPC), Lagos, successfully carried out robotic…
Nigerian shippers reject port charges increase, warn of inflation impact
January 23, 2026
Nigerian shippers reject port charges increase, warn of inflation impact
The National Shippers Association of Nigeria has rejected the recent increase in port service charges approved by the Nigerian Shippers’…
Polytechnics set for B.Tech degrees as NBTE pushes HND reform
January 22, 2026
Polytechnics set for B.Tech degrees as NBTE pushes HND reform
Nigeria polytechnics may soon begin awarding Bachelor of Technology degrees in science, technology and engineering programmes as part of ongoing…
Local producers dominate Nigeria’s cooking gas supply in 2025, NMDPRA data show
January 21, 2026
Local producers dominate Nigeria’s cooking gas supply in 2025, NMDPRA data show
Nigeria recorded a significant shift in its cooking gas supply mix in 2025, with domestic producers accounting for the bulk…
Nigerian artists record multiple wins at 2026 AFRIMA
January 19, 2026
Nigerian artists record multiple wins at 2026 AFRIMA
The 2026 AFRIMA (All Africa Music Awards) reinforced Nigeria’s grip on the continent’s music scene, with Nigerian artists emerging as…
EU removes Nigeria from high-risk financial list after AML reforms
January 16, 2026
EU removes Nigeria from high-risk financial list after AML reforms
Nigeria has been removed from the European Union’s list of high-risk jurisdictions, a regulatory classification that subjects transactions involving the…
FG mandates 7.5% VAT on bank and fintech service charges
January 15, 2026
FG mandates 7.5% VAT on bank and fintech service charges
The Federal Government has moved to tighten tax collection in Nigeria’s fast-growing digital payments space, directing bank and fintech companies…