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July 15, 2026

UN forum discusses private sector’s role in achieving SDGs

The 2026 UN Global Business Forum on the Sustainable Development Goals has concluded, with participants calling for a greater role for the private sector in achieving the goals.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
July 15, 2026

NAHCO vehicle collides with Air Peace plane at Lagos airport

Air Peace said the incident occurred after a baggage conveyor belt vehicle operated by NAHCO collided with one of the aircraft’s engines.

Damaged Air Peace plane
July 15, 2026

Farmers seek transparent distribution of farm inputs in Ebonyi

Farmers in Ebonyi have urged the government to ensure that agricultural inputs are distributed effectively to boost food production.

Cross River Farmers
July 15, 2026

Kaduna workshop charts post-project strategy against child labour in ginger farming

Stakeholders called for government support to consolidate gains recorded under the child labour eradication project in Kaduna’s ginger-producing communities.

Ginger farm
July 15, 2026

Akpabio declares National Assembly Week open, urges greater transparency

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday in Abuja, declared the National Assembly Open Week open.

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio
July 15, 2026

INEC asks RMAFC for more funds ahead of 2027 elections

INEC has appealed to the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission for increased funding to strengthen the commission’s operations ahead of the 2027 elections.

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan
July 15, 2026

NiMet warns of flooding across Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom, Cross River

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy and thundery weather across the country from Wednesday to Friday.

Flood in cross river
July 15, 2026

Trader sentenced to prison for stealing trousers in hospital

A Jos Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday sentenced a 26-year-old trader, Ahmed Abdullahi, to nine months in prison for stealing a shirt and trousers from a hospital.

Jos court
July 15, 2026

National parks chief hails Tinubu, Makinde for rescue of abducted Oyo students

Ibrahim Goni, the conservator-general of the National Park Service, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in the Oriire council area.

Released Oyo hostages
July 15, 2026

Northerners warned against politicising terrorism, banditry

GAPAG has called on various associations in the north to stop politicising insecurity in the country.

President Bola Tinubu with security chiefs