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July 16, 2026

CAN mourns ex-Aso Rock chaplain William Okoye

CAN has expressed deep sadness over the passing of William Okoye, the founder and general overseer of All Christians Fellowship Mission.

William Okoye, the founder and general overseer of All Christians Fellowship Mission
July 16, 2026

Africa risks losing $300 billion blue economy potential, BRACED chair warns

BRACED boss noted that Africa’s blue economy has an estimated annual value of more than $300 billion if properly harnessed.

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola
July 16, 2026

Lack of practice, mentorship hampering engineering sector’s progress: NBTE

NBTE boss noted that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway were designed offshore.

Idris Bugaje
July 16, 2026

Jack-Rich, Trump seek closer U.S.-Nigeria ties

Mr Trump endorsed Mr Jack-Rich’s call for closer engagement, saying Africa possesses extraordinary economic potential that should not be overlooked by the U.S.

Jack-Rich standing with Eric Trump
July 16, 2026

Abia, Enugu collaborate to train 150,000 tech talent

Abia and Enugu have called for stronger regional collaboration to train 150,000 tech talents and incubate 3,000 startups across Nigeria.

Governor Alex Otti and Governor Peter Mbah
July 16, 2026

Museum unveils memorial sculpture to immortalise Onyeama N’Eke

The National Museum of Unity, Enugu, on Wednesday unveiled a memorial sculpture and a permanent exhibition gallery in honour of Onyeama N’Eke.

Onyeama N’Eke
July 16, 2026

Kwara assembly backs malaria elimination

The Kwara House of Assembly has reaffirmed support for efforts to eradicate malaria and expand healthcare infrastructure across the state.

Wife of Kwara State governor, Olufolake AbdulRazaq
July 16, 2026

Tambuwal seeks review of housing agencies, better funding for FMBN

Mr Tambuwal called for stronger funding for the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) and a review of government housing policies.

Aminu Tambuwal
July 16, 2026

NANNM-FHI issues 15-Day ultimatum to FG over Kaduna Hospital crisis

The nurses gave an ultimatum that, if an alleged victimisation of its members at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Barnawa, Kaduna, was not addressed by July 29.

July 16, 2026

Air Peace ends evacuation of Nigerians fleeing South Africans’ xenophobic attacks

Air Peace has concluded the federal government’s humanitarian evacuation from South Africa, returning the final batch of 308 Nigerians aboard its Boeing 777-200 aircraft.

Air Peace evacuates more Nigerians from South Africa