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The Dr. Cairo Ojougboh Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting education in Nigeria by backing government initiatives to enhance learning opportunities for students. Established in honour of the late Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, a former medical doctor and member of the House of Representatives, the Foundation recently held a special programme at St. Columba’s Grammar School, Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, themed “Your Future, Your Choice.” During the event, the Foundation presented a cheque of ₦2,700,000 to cover examination fees for students preparing for the West African Examination Council…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has received a major boost towards the completion of its Ultramodern Congress Hall project following the donation of 600 bags of cement by indigenous firm, Bespoke Urban Luxury Limited. The donation was made during a brief handover ceremony in Abuja, where the company delivered the first tranche of 300 bags of cement under the supervision of Arc. Junias John Akaito and Kolade Oluwajuwon Olaoye. Stakeholders described the gesture as a significant milestone in the Council’s efforts to provide a…

The Grand Chief Imam of Oyo Land, Sheikh (Barrister) Bilal Husayn Akinola Akeugberu, has reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of Muslims in Oyo Land to the leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto on all Islamic matters. Sheikh Akeugberu stated that Muslims across Oyo Land and the wider Yoruba region remain steadfast despite what he described as attempts by divisive elements, allegedly driven by political motives, to create disunity and incite opposition against the leadership of the Nigerian Muslim Ummah. According to the Grand Chief Imam, adherence to the Sultan’s leadership is…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on lawmakers to prioritise the use of technology in the management and transmission of election results as part of ongoing electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a press release signed by its National President, Alhassan Yahya, on February 9, 2026, the Union said clarity in electoral procedures, particularly in the handling and movement of results from polling units, is critical to public confidence and national stability. The NUJ noted that ambiguity in election result management could erode trust in…

The European Union has concluded a €750,000 Digital Skills Promotion Programme that empowered more than 18,000 women, hard-to-reach youth and persons with disabilities across Borno and Yobe States, marking a major step toward inclusive digital transformation and economic opportunity in North-East Nigeria. The three-year programme, implemented by ZOA International from 2023 to 2026, officially ended with a closing ceremony held in Maiduguri on 4 February 2026. The event brought together representatives of the European Union, implementing partners, civil society organisations and state government officials to review progress, share lessons learned…

The Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital (NNRH), Ojo, Lagos State, has issued a two-week ultimatum to families and relatives to identify and claim several unclaimed bodies currently deposited at its mortuary. The hospital said the notice followed prolonged and unsuccessful efforts to trace the families of the deceased, warned that a mass burial would be carried out if the bodies remain unclaimed after the stipulated period. Speaking on the development, the Commander of NNRH Ojo, Captain Aliyu Ope Oyeneyin, said the hospital had exhausted all reasonable means of locating the relatives,…

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has unveiled a newly redesigned, Artificial Intelligence (AI)–powered website as part of activities marking its 35th anniversary, in a move aimed at deepening ease of doing business and strengthening Nigeria’s corporate regulatory environment. The unveiling took place on Monday in Abuja during the opening ceremony of the CAC@35 anniversary celebration. Speaking at the event, the Registrar-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN, said the relaunch of the website represented a major milestone in CAC’s ongoing digital transformation agenda and its…