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September 30, 2026

NAPWPD wants persons with disabilities in leadership

The National Association of Persons with Physical Disability in Nigeria (NAPWPD) wants persons with disabilities to occupy leadership positions.

Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)
September 30, 2026

SPECIAL: Many Nigerians at risk as NAFDAC stays silent on cyanide testing in garri with 24 million battling vision loss

A NAFDAC spokeswoman told Peoples Gazette she did not know if cyanide is on the agency’s testing checklist and did not state how often market surveillance is conducted.

Professor Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, Children drinking garri, ophthalmologist checking a student's eye
September 29, 2026

I enjoyed myself in Europe; I’m back, healthy, fit for work: Tinubu 

“I am back. Ready to kick. Ready to work,” Mr Tinubu said.

President Bola Tinubu, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and a flower girl
September 29, 2026

Tinubu transmits bill seeking to establish national research council

He explained that the bill seeks to bring fragmented research and development funds across MDAs under a central National Research Development Fund.

PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU
September 29, 2026

Atiku tells Tinubu to publicise signed health deal with U.S. after Ghana rejected proposal over privacy, sovereignty concerns 

“At this point, Nigerians do not know whether the provisions Ghana rejected are in the agreement Tinubu signed,” Mr Abubakar said.

Atiku Abubakar and Bola Tinubu
September 29, 2026

Senate passes bill extending 2025 capital budget implementation to December 31 

The bill was sponsored by the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti Central).

Nigerian Senate
September 29, 2026

NHIA inaugurates health financing platform

Mr Ohiri said the observatory was conceived to address fragmented health financing data and translate information into evidence and actionable insights.

Kelechi Ohiri
September 29, 2026

SON urges compliance with safe cosmetics regulations

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) urged manufacturers and other cosmetics industry stakeholders to comply with approved standards to protect consumers.

Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON)
September 29, 2026
Bank of Industry
September 29, 2026

AIICO inaugurates learning centre to boost insurance education

Ms Elias said the facility would reduce the company’s reliance on external venues for training programmes.

L-R: Mr. Gbenga Ilori, Executive Director & Head, Retail Business Division; Mrs. Bisola Elias, Chief Financial Officer; and Mr. Babatunde Fajemirokun, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, during the unveiling of the Learning & Conference Centre at AIICO’s Head Office, Victoria Island, Lagos.