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Lagos Moves to Tighten Regulations on Traditional Birth Attendants
In a bid to improve maternal and child health outcomes, the Lagos State Ministry of Health today convened a High-Level Stakeholders’ Meeting focused on regulating the activities of Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) in the state.
Ojodu LCDA Introduces Afternoon Classes to Expand Free JAMB Tutorial Programme
To accommodate more candidates preparing for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination, Ojodu LCDA has introduced afternoon classes as an extension of its Free JAMB Tutorial Programme.
Reps advance Bill to establish National Local Government Electoral Commission
A Bill to establish the National Local Government Electoral Commission (NLGEC) as an independent body responsible for organising, conducting, and supervising local government elections nationwide passed its second reading in the House of Representatives on Tuesday.
Tinubu inaugurates 2nd Niger Bridge access road
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday inaugurated the construction of Phase 2B of the access road to the Second Niger Bridge in Onitsha as part of the key steps to improve transport infrastructure and regional connectivity in the South East.
Suspension of naira-for-crude will push more Nigerians into poverty – ActionAid
A nongovernmental organisation, ActionAid, has noted that the suspension of the naira-for-crude agreement between NNPCL and Dangote Refinery will push more Nigerians into multidimensional poverty, deepen social inequalities, and create further economic instability.
Iran Qualify For 2026 World Cup
Perennial World Cup participants Iran became the second Asian side to secure their place at next year’s global showpiece after twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 with Uzbekistan in Tehran on Tuesday.
‘Tinubu committed to addressing long-standing gaps within policy ecosystem’
President Bola Tinubu is actively addressing long-standing gaps within the policy ecosystem in recognition of the fact that sound policymaking is central to good governance.
Senate moves to establish Science and Tech University in Epe
The Senate on Tuesday passed into second reading a bill seeking to establish the Federal University of Science and Technology in Epe, Lagos State.
First Bank files Appeal
In a surprising twist of events, its decision delivered today, the Federal High Court in a surprising shift from the true nature of FirstBank ’s claim held that the matter is not a maritime claim but rather, a simple case of debt recovery.
2026WCQ: Zimbabwe Shatter Nigeria’s Dreams, South Africa Beat Benin
Zimbabwe held Nigeria to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday in a 2026 World Cup qualifier, shattering the Super Eagles’ chances of reaching the competition.