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October 7, 2026

Psychiatrist urges FG to pay adequate attention to mental healthcare

The 2026 World Mental Health Day is with the theme, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change.”

Mental health walk in Ogun State.
October 7, 2026

NOUN matriculates 23,885 students as VC says distance learning future of higher education

Mr Uduma said the university remained committed to widening access while maintaining academic standards.

Prof. Uduma Uduma
October 7, 2026

UNESCO seeks inclusion of persons with disabilities in policymaking

The UNESCO representative to Nigeria, Isaias da Rosa, has advocated including persons with disabilities in policymaking to bolster their participation in nation-building.

Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)
October 7, 2026

Nigerian students seek reforms to improve quality of university education

Some Nigerian students have called for urgent reforms to improve the quality of university education, citing poor infrastructure and inadequate practical training.

Undergraduates
October 7, 2026

Digital infrastructure critical gap in Nigeria’s technological system: Expert

AI system builder and automation specialist Mary Mmoh says digital infrastructure remains the most critical gap holding back Nigeria’s technology ecosystem.

AI
October 7, 2026

Enugu govt establishes development centres across 17 LGAs

The Enugu government has constituted development centres across the state’s 17 council areas to deepen grassroots participation in governance and improve community engagement.

Peter Mbah
October 7, 2026

PenCom announces healthcare plan for 30,000 low-income retirees, pension guarantee

PenCom set to launch a healthcare programme targeting 30,000 low-income retirees this month, alongside a minimum pension guarantee for eligible beneficiaries.

Omolola Oloworaran
October 7, 2026

Nigeria addressing shortage of health workers, equipment, says army

The military is implementing reforms to address workforce shortages and inadequate equipment and infrastructure affecting healthcare delivery within the armed forces.

Soldiers in hospital
October 7, 2026

Governor Yusuf mourns Sharia chieftain Baba-Ahmed

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf expressed shock over the death of Nafiu Baba-Ahmed, secretary-general of the Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf
October 7, 2026

INEC will study court judgement on Accord presidential candidate: Amupitan

INEC says it will review the Federal High Court’s judgement ordering it to recognise and upload the name of the Accord Party presidential candidate for the 2027 elections.

Amupitan speaking to journalists