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July 17, 2026

UNILAG advocates AI, digital innovation to address inequality in education

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) says it is advancing equitable, future-ready education through digital innovation.

University of Lagos
July 17, 2026

FG seeks overhaul of animal disease control plan

“For us to unlock the true economic and food security potential of our livestock sector, we must systematically eliminate the threat of PPR,” he said.

July 17, 2026

Kaduna peace stakeholders, ACOMORAN partner on community security

According to him, the partnership will enable ACOMORAN members to support peacebuilding by reporting early signs of conflict and suspicious activities.

Kaduna
July 17, 2026

Customs releases N7.61 billion for payment of 4,237 retirees

The NCS announced that the funds had been disbursed to the PFAs for onward payment into the retirees’ individual accounts.

Bashir Adeniyi
July 17, 2026

Court dismisses Bayelsa monarch’s suit against Shell

The ruler sought redress and remediation of cumulative pollution in the local government area for 40 years.

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd. (SNEPCo)
July 17, 2026

Freed kidnap victims revealed terrorist losses in North-West operations: Army

The army said the victims told troops they were released after sustained military pressure weakened their captors operating from the Rijana forest.

July 17, 2026

FG establishes mega farms in four states

He said NALDA targets establishing mega farm estates across the six geopolitical zones to address challenges affecting agricultural production and create modern farming communities.

July 17, 2026

Russian jailed 13 years for smuggling aircraft parts to Ukraine

The FSB said the man intended to deliver the spare parts to a key enterprise that maintains military aircraft and helicopters for the Ukrainian forces.

Mi combat helicopter
July 17, 2026

Kogi School Abduction: We will never negotiate with criminals, Gov. Ododo says

“Let me reiterate that we will never negotiate with criminals. We will never pay ransom. We will rid Kogi of criminals,” Mr Ododo said.

Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi [Photo Credit: Twitter]
July 17, 2026

Nigeria, UN, U.S. deepen anti-crime partnership with first national strategy

The national strategy is expected to be officially unveiled on August 17.

Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka