Wednesday, August 26, 2026

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August 10, 2026

112 emergency line will fail without adequate funding, IXPN warns

Mr Rudman said that the idea was commendable and the right way to go.

Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN)
August 10, 2026

Tony Elumelu’s Heirs Insurance appoints Pastor Jerry Eze as non-executive director

Heirs Insurance announced the appointment of Mr Eze takes effect on August 10.

Pastor Jerry Eze
August 10, 2026

Lassa fever cases hit 1,000, death toll rises to 237 in Nigeria

The agency said the figures represented a case fatality rate (CFR) of 23.7 per cent. 

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
August 10, 2026

FRSC hosts stress management workshop for law enforcement officers

Mr Mohammed said sustainable and efficient service delivery depended not only on operational competency but also on the mental and emotional well-being of law enforcement officers.

FRSC
August 10, 2026

Civil society organisations oppose proposed tobacco law amendment

The group said some provisions of the amendment could weaken safeguards around vapes, heated tobacco products and nicotine pouches.

Cigarette smoker
August 10, 2026

10,000 NSCDC operatives sent to Osun ahead of August 15 governorship election

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has deployed 10,000 operatives for the August 15 Osun governorship election.

Armed female NSCDC operatives
August 10, 2026

Nigerian parents urged to use holiday to boost children’s education

The education expert said parents should also keep them engaged in simple learning activities to maintain their academic routine.

Private school kids
August 10, 2026

ISWAP top commander, nine terrorists killed in Borno airstrike: NAF

NAF killed nine ISWAP fighters in an airstrike in Borno, including a key commander responsible for escorting high-value members of the group.

NAF Airstrikes
August 10, 2026

Energy experts say NNPCL diverting attention from allegation GCEO Bayo Ojulari awarded oil blocks to wife, cronies

The forum alleged that Mr Ojulari’s cronies and friends, including one of his wives, secured favourable oil blocks through insider influence.

NNPCL and Ojulari
August 10, 2026

Why OPay is turning savings into a national movement

The 7 Savings Festival is part of OPay’s broader commitment to supporting financial well-being by making saving easier, more rewarding, and more accessible.

Opay