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Nigerian doctors, midwives and other healthcare workers have completed specialised training in the management of serious childbirth complications through a programme supported by the Embassy of Israel. The five day course took place at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, from October 5 to 9, 2026, under the guidance of Israeli medical specialist Professor […]

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has commended security agencies for their swift response and professionalism in securing the release of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who were recently kidnapped along the Onitsha-Owerri Road. In a statement personally signed by the governor, Uzodimma praised the security operatives for their patriotism, collaboration, and commitment, […]

The reported abduction of 19 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps in Imo State has prompted fresh demands for urgent security action to rescue the victims and strengthen protection for young Nigerians traveling for national service. The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to […]

United States President Donald Trump has called for greater self-regulation within the artificial intelligence industry, urging technology companies to take primary responsibility for ensuring the safe development of increasingly advanced AI systems. Trump made the remarks during a White House meeting with executives from some of the world’s leading technology firms, including Google, Meta, Nvidia, […]

ABUJA — National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress Nentawe Yilwatda has challenged heads of federal agencies to explain how their institutions are contributing to President Bola Tinubu’s ambition of building a $1 trillion Nigerian economy. Yilwatda said achieving the target required more than presidential policies and would depend on the performance of government institutions, […]

Business leaders and technology experts have called on organisations to adopt agentic artificial intelligence responsibly, warning that increasingly autonomous AI systems require robust governance and human oversight. The experts spoke during a webinar organised by the EY Nigeria Alumni Association as part of the EY Global Alumni Week. Speaking at the event, EY West Africa […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its performance in combating corruption, financial crimes, and economic sabotage, declaring that the anti-graft agency has justified the confidence reposed in it by Nigerians and the Federal Government. The President made the remarks on Friday during the commissioning of a new […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after leading the country’s delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States, on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Shettima departed Abuja on September 20 following his designation by President Tinubu to represent Nigeria at the annual gathering […]

The Nigeria Revenue Service has unveiled a new institutional tagline, “Inspiring Trust, Sustaining Growth,” as part of its transition from the former Federal Inland Revenue Service into a broader revenue-administration institution. Executive Chairman Zacch Adedeji said the new identity was intended to reflect a stronger emphasis on taxpayer confidence, institutional credibility, efficiency and economic growth. […]

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fiercely rejected accusations that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, describing the allegations as “the biggest lie of the century” during a highly contentious address to the United Nations General Assembly. Speaking before world leaders at the UN headquarters in New York, Netanyahu defended Israel’s military actions in Gaza […]