Wednesday, August 5, 2026

PRESS RELEASE

September 9, 2024

Advocates demand Trump-Harris presidential debate address education crisis affecting Black students

FCCS advocates for equitable access to quality public school options for Black and Brown.

Trump and Harris
September 9, 2024

Alarming rise in school closures in West, Central Africa, says Norwegian Refugee Council

NRC said that children’s right to education must be protected as the future of an entire generation hangs in the balance.

KURIGA SCHOOL
September 9, 2024

VAT remains 7.5%, says economy minister Wale Edun

“For emphasis, as of today, VAT remains 7.5% and that is what will be charged on all the goods and services that are VAT-able,” Mr Edun said.

Wale Edun; VAT
September 9, 2024

Miracle Soap, Water: NAFDAC accuses Prophet Jeremiah Omoto’s Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries of fraud

“This act is illegal according to the extant rules and regulations on commercial production,” said NAFDAC.

Miracle soap and water, Jeremiah Omoto, Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries
September 8, 2024

Tinubu increasing VAT to 10% will be inferno that will consume Nigerians: Atiku

Mr Atiku urged the president to find solutions to the systemic shocks afflicting the economy.

Atiku Abubakar and Bola Tinubu
September 8, 2024

Back-to-School: FCMB offers N200,000 education loans to Nigerian parents

The loans, which can be repaid over three months, aim to make education more affordable and accessible.

FCMB offers N200,000 education loans
September 6, 2024

Net Rights Coalition criticises Tanzanian government for blocking access to X

“As a network promoting digital rights in Africa, we condemn the confirmed internet disruption in the country which limited access to X,” the coalition said.

X logo (formerly Twitter)
September 6, 2024

New data shows significant growth in U.S.-Africa trade, investment

“This growth is a testament to the robust partnerships we have cultivated across Africa,” U.S. President Joe Biden’s aide said.

President Joe Biden of the United States and African leaders
September 6, 2024

UN officials to visit Nigeria over torture of civilians by security agencies

The visit aims to assess the treatment of individuals in detention and measure whether the country has strengthened its capacity to protect human rights.

Police brutalising civilian
September 6, 2024

U.S. court sentences Angolan to 194 months in prison over child abuse

Ray was sentenced to 194 months in prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release.

U.S. PRISON