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July 10, 2026

Kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren, teachers regain freedom after about two months in captivity

The release of the victims followed a series of sustained protests over the prolonged captivity of the victims.

Kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren, teachers regain freedom after about two months in captivity
July 10, 2026

Plateau govt. procures 500 truckloads of fertiliser for sale at subsidised rate

The governor directed that fertiliser be sold to farmers at a subsidised rate of N20,000 per bag.

fertiliser
July 10, 2026

FG to integrate 80 million Nigerian students into NIMC database

He said the ministry had integrated the National Learners’ Identification Number (LIN) with the NIN through the Nigeria Education Management Information System (NEMIS).

July 10, 2026

TETFund expands 2026 research fair to boost innovation, commercialisation

He said the initiative aimed to transform research findings into marketable products that would create jobs, support local manufacturing, and contribute to national development.

TETFund
July 10, 2026

NCDC records rise in Lassa fever cases as death toll hits 221

The NCDC said the new confirmed cases were reported in Bauchi, Ondo, Taraba and Benue states.

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
July 10, 2026

Nigerian passport ranks 167th globally with visa-free access to 26 countries: Report

A new report says the Nigerian passport currently ranks 167th globally and provides visa-free access to 26 countries.

Nigerian passports
July 10, 2026

Orphanage managers urge sustained support for vulnerable children

They urged Nigerians to sustain support for vulnerable children through donations, volunteer services and other humanitarian interventions.

Children in Nigeria
July 10, 2026

Peace Corps seeks inclusion in security reform, cites 187,000-member capacity

He said the organisation’s nationwide network could strengthen grassroots security and enhance national peace-building efforts.

Peace Corps of Nigeria
July 10, 2026

Lawmaker backs legislative bill on femicide

The bill seeks to prevent femicide in the country.

Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe
July 10, 2026

CSOs urge assessment of National Assembly’s proposed electoral college for women legislators

“The proposal is unfamiliar to many stakeholders and understandably raises concerns, but we must carefully interrogate it instead of dismissing it outright,” he said.

National Assembly Complex