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Govt intensifies efforts to address housing deficits, urban development challenges

The Federal Government says it is intensifying efforts to address Nigeria’s growing housing deficit through a new national housing strategy focused on land reforms,...

EHCON declares public health emergency over emissions-related diseases

The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has declared a public health emergency over environmental diseases linked to greenhouse gas emissions nationwide. The council’s Registrar...

UN urges media to spotlight humanitarian crisis 

The United Nations has called for stronger global media engagement on humanitarian crisis around the world, particularly the situation in Yemen. The organisation said that...

Lagos justifies demolitions of distressed structures as crucial for residents’ safety

The Lagos State Government on Monday, January 19, 2026, said that the demolition of distressed structures would continue as part of efforts to protect...

Unlocking Nigeria’s blue economy for national growth

Nigeria’s oceans, rivers, and lakes hold enormous economic promise. However, for many citizens, the term Blue Economy remains unfamiliar, distant, and poorly understood, in spite...

Kenya launches state oil pipeline firm IPO, targets $825m

Kenya began selling a 65 per cent stake in its state oil pipeline firm on Monday, January 19, 2026, aiming to raise 106.3 billion...

Recurring Lokoja gridlock exposes Nigeria’s fragile road infrastructure

On Sunday, January 18, 2026, travellers on the Abuja-Lokoja highway were once again caught in hours-long traffic gridlock, renewing concerns about the fragility of...

CODE unveils initiative to fortify Nigeria’s health security

Connected Development (CODE) has launched a new project to promote transparency, accountability and domestic financing for Nigeria's health security and epidemic preparedness. The non-profit organisation announced in...

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AfDB approves $3.9m to help nations turn energy compacts into power connections

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a new $3.9 million, two-year technical assistance...
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SERAP sues NNPC over ‘failure to account for missing N22.3bn, $49.7m, £14.3m, €5.2m oil money’

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited over...

IBM SkillsBuild: YASIF to train 15,000 underprivileged Nigerians with digital skills

Young Advocates for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future (YASIF Nigeria) and its partners have announced plans to equip 15,000 young, underserved...

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AfDB approves $3.9m to help nations turn energy compacts into power connections

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank...

SERAP sues NNPC over ‘failure to account for missing N22.3bn, $49.7m, £14.3m, €5.2m oil money’

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a...
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