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Students protest fee hike by Lagos college, give 48-hour ultimatum

Nigeria, Sept. 25 -- Students of the Lagos State College of Health Technology have asked the management of the college to reverse a recent fee hike in 48 hours or face mass protests. In a statement s... Read More


Two-storey building collapses in Lagos' Alimosho, one injured, five rescued

Nigeria, Sept. 25 -- A two-storey building collapsed on Wednesday evening at 4 Modupeola Street, Mangoro Bus Stop, Alimosho, Lagos State. The incident, which occurred around 6 p.m., left one man trap... Read More


Nigeria backs AU plan to deploy two million community health workers

Nigeria, Sept. 25 -- Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to the African Union's (AU) plan to scale up the deployment of two million community health workers (CHWs) across the continent by 2030 to st... Read More


CIPE launches Africa Hub to boost private sector, democratic resilience

Nigeria, Sept. 25 -- The Centre for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) has launched its first Africa Hub in Lagos to strengthen private sector leadership, boost democratic resilience, and drive i... Read More


Gov Oyebanji pledges inclusive 2026 budget, meets Ekiti South representatives

Nigeria, Sept. 25 -- Ekiti State Government on Thursday pledged an inclusive 2026 budget, improved infrastructure and enhanced security, as it kick-started preparations for the budget with town hall m... Read More


LG autonomy yielding dividends of democracy in Kwara - Local government chairmen

Nigeria, Sept. 25 -- The 16 local government chairpersons in Kwara State marked their first anniversary in office on Thursday, praising the impact of local government autonomy on their performances. ... Read More


Benue govt launches mechanised farming pilot scheme, supports 10 clusters

Nigeria, Sept. 25 -- The Benue State Government has launched a pilot programme to empower 10 farm clusters across the state with tractors, improved seeds, inputs, and access to markets. The initiativ... Read More


Kwara community launches charter to combat gender-based violence

Nigeria, Sept. 25 -- The Agbarere community in Kwara State has launched a social charter aimed at protecting women and girls, promoting gender equality, and holding perpetrators accountable. Olasupo ... Read More


One dead as bomb explosion rocks Imo community

Nigeria, Sept. 25 -- A man has been confirmed dead in another bomb explosion in Imo State, Nigeria's South-east. The explosion, PREMIUM TIMES gathered, occurred at about 12 p.m. on 21 September in Ob... Read More


Resident doctors decry insecurity, poor welfare as migration drains Nigerian hospitals

Nigeria, Sept. 25 -- Nigerian resident doctors have warned that worsening insecurity, poor remuneration and stalled career progression are driving a collapse of the country's healthcare system. The d... Read More