Thursday, October 8, 2026

News Agency of Nigeria

September 21, 2026

Akwa Ibom invests N14.6 billion in matching grants to grow basic education

Mr Umoh described the investment as the government’s deliberate effort to advance education.

Akwa Ibom governor, Umo Bassey Eno (Credit: Akwa Ibom state government)
September 21, 2026
Uche Nnaji
September 21, 2026

Ebola ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‌‌vaccine trial begins in DR Congo

The trial is aimed at improving understanding of how effective the vaccine is against the Ebola Bundibugyo virus.

Ervebo vaccine
September 21, 2026
UN Secretary General António Guterres speaking at the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland
September 21, 2026

JAMB reviews policy on SIM swap, email change

The new policy takes effect from September 21.

JAMB
September 21, 2026

Certified ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌⁠‌⁠‍‌seed could boost Nigeria’s yam productivity, exports, says UI don

Ms Balogun said using quality planting materials was critical to addressing low propagation rates, disease risks, and poor field establishment.

Yam seedlings
September 21, 2026

ACCI calls for diversification as trade surplus hits N12.6 trillion

The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) urged the federal government to use its rising trade surplus to accelerate economic diversification.

Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry
September 21, 2026

Taraba lawmaker urges communities to prevent recurrence of violent clashes

The senator’s call followed last Tuesday’s clash between members of two ethnic groups in the council area.

September 21, 2026

Court adjourns El-Rufai’s N1 billion suit against ICPC, AGF, police

The court adjourned the case until October 27 for a definite hearing.

Nasir El-Rufai,
September 21, 2026

Nigeria becoming increasingly democratic, says Ugandan lawmaker

Ms Pacuto said that Nigeria’s democratic development informed the Ugandan delegation’s decision to visit the country for knowledge-sharing and capacity-building.

Ugandan lawmaker