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Femi Adebayo unveils Euphoria 360 entertainment hub in Lagos
Nollywood actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo has unveiled Euphoria 360 Hub, a new film and media production facility in Oregun, Lagos. The facility, which was commissioned on Tuesday by Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, serves as the headquarters of Adebayo’s media production company, Euphoria360 Media Ltd.
Tekno takes Independence concert to London
Nigerian Afrobeats star Tekno brought Nigeria’s Independence celebrations to London, delivering a high-energy performance for music lovers at Village Underground on Sunday.
‘Our children are dying’ — Ngozi Ezeonu raises alarm over fake drugs
Veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Ezeonu has raised concerns over the circulation of fake medicines, drinks, baby formula and other potentially unsafe products in Nigeria.
'Nothing more to add,' Jesus says after reading Ronaldo's statement
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus has refused to engage further in his public dispute with Cristiano Ronaldo, saying he had nothing more to add after reading the captain’s detailed account of their recent fallout.
Bayern Munich mourn former coach Hans-Dieter Schmidt
FC Bayern have announced the passing of Hans-Dieter Schmidt, who coached the reserve team from 1988 to 1990 and also assisted then head coach Jupp Heynckes with the first team, with whom he won two Bundesliga titles.
Olympic qualifiers: Oshoala, Plumptre withdraw from Super Falcons squad for Comoros
Super Falcons interim coach Austin Eguavoen has been forced to reshuffle his squad ahead of Nigeria’s 2028 Olympic qualifiers against Comoros following the withdrawals of several players, including Asisat Oshoala and Ashleigh Plumptre.
Newlywed Ondo cleric admits past affairs, apologises to women, quits ministry
Adegoke announced his decision in a statement on Monday, saying he had withdrawn from public ministry and social media to reflect on his past conduct, seek counsel, and make amends.
New York mayor Mamdani celebrates Nigerian culture, Afrobeats
Mamdani made the remarks in a post on X while commemorating 34 years of the Nigerian Day Parade.
Customer Service Week turns focus to AI, workplace abuse
The week, which runs from October 5 to 9, is being observed globally to recognise customer service professionals and highlight the value of good service, but this year’s themes have particular relevance for Nigeria, where frontline workers handle millions of interactions with customers through branches, call centres, social media and online support platforms.
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FG releases eight-month CONTA to federal tertiary workers
The Federal Government has released eight months’ Consolidated Non-Academic Staff Tertiary Institutions Allowance (CONTA) to non-academic workers in federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education.
Plateau begins reconstruction of 41km road awarded in 2012
The Plateau State Government has begun the reconstruction of the 41-kilometre Bisichi–Fan–Mangu Halle Road, 14 years after the project was initially awarded
Okada riders clash with ticket sellers over levies in Ondo
Scores of people were reportedly injured in Akure, Ondo State, after commercial motorcyclists clashed with ticket sellers over alleged multiple levies imposed on Okada riders.
Badenoch vows inheritance tax cut on family homes
UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has pledged to abolish inheritance tax on family homes if her party wins the next general election while addressing the Conservative Party’s annual conference in Birmingham
ECOWAS Court gets five new judges as Faye demands independence
Five new judges have been sworn into office at the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye urging them to protect the independence and credibility of the regional judiciary.
Ghana moves to join BRICS, seeks India’s backing
Ghana is seeking membership of BRICS as President John Mahama’s administration moves to broaden the country’s economic and diplomatic partnerships. Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, said the country’s Cabinet had approved plans to formally apply to join the bloc of emerging economies.
CBN governor, finance leaders to headline CRMI risk conference
The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, and other financial and business leaders will meet in Lagos next week to examine how Nigerian organisations can strengthen resilience amid rising economic, technological and regulatory risks.
Shelter Afrique raises FCFA60bn for affordable housing in West Africa
Shelter Afrique Development Bank has launched a FCFA60bn sustainable bond to finance affordable and sustainable housing projects across the West African Economic and Monetary Union region.
Amotekun arrests 30 over illegal refuse dumping in Osun
The Osun State Government has stepped up its crackdown on indiscriminate waste disposal, with the state Amotekun Corps arresting more than 30 people in Osogbo and neighbouring areas.
FG reaffirms commitment to resilient, equitable cancer care
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and survivorship through resilient, innovative and equitable health systems, under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
Psychiatrist urges FG to declare emergency on mental healthcare
Dr Abayomi Olajide, Consultant Psychiatrist at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, has called on the Federal Government to pay greater attention to mental health services.
Lagos repurposes CACOVID centre for medical training
The Lagos State Government is targeting an increase in annual enrolment for healthcare professional training from fewer than 500 students to about 2,500 within the next four to five years as it moves to address the shortage of medical personnel.
MIVA targets millions after full NUC accreditation
MIVA Open University is targeting millions of learners across Nigeria over the next decade after securing full operational licensing and accreditation from the National Universities Commission.
UNIOSUN releases 2026/2027 admission cut-offs, sets nursing at 77.7
Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has warned prospective students against admission fraudsters as it released cut-off marks for 107 undergraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.
FG releases eight months’ arrears to SSANU after strike threat
The Federal Government has released eight months’ salary arrears owed to members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), less than 48 hours after the union issued a 14-day ultimatum over unpaid entitlements.
FG offers 40 oil blocks as 2026 licensing round opens
The Federal Government has inaugurated the 2026 oil and gas licensing round, offering 40 blocks across land, shallow water and deepwater terrains to local and foreign investors.
‘Drill or Drop,’ NUPRC tells investors as 2026 oil licensing round opens
The Federal Government has opened the 2026 oil licensing round, offering 40 blocks across land, shallow water and deepwater terrains as it seeks fresh investment in Nigeria’s upstream petroleum sector.
New oil tax incentives designed to unlock $50bn deep offshore investments – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s latest reforms in the oil and gas sector are designed to unlock up to $50bn in new deep offshore investment, beginning with the Bonga South-West project.
The Economist and the fallacy of overgeneralisation
The Economist’s October 1 article, “Nigerians dislike their president, but may re-elect him anyway,” is serious foreign correspondence and deserves to be treated as such. It makes valid observations about hardship, insecurity and Nigeria’s fragmented opposition. But its headline reaches a national conclusion that its reporting does not sufficiently establish: that Nigerians, collectively, “dislike” President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Asari Dokubo's pipeline contract claims and the stakes for Niger Delta security
Former Niger Delta militant Asari Dokubo is known for his outspoken views on issues affecting the Niger Delta. His recent comments on pipeline surveillance contracts, however, have generated considerable debate about the potential consequences of making unverified claims about sensitive security and economic arrangements.
21st-century demands vs 19th-century pay: The crisis facing Nigerian educators
Nigeria cannot continue to celebrate teachers on World Teachers’ Day while neglecting their welfare for the remaining 364 days. If the country genuinely wants an educated, productive, and globally competitive population, it must treat the people who produce that population as an investment, not an expense.
2027: Atiku camp urges INEC to decentralise PVC collection
The Atiku Abubakar 2027 presidential campaign has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to decentralise Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection to the ward level ahead of the general election.
NDC faults Lawal over Ethiopia trip after Zamfara attack
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Zamfara State has criticised Governor Dauda Lawal for travelling to Ethiopia as the state grapples with a deadly attack in Bindin, Maru Local Government Area (LGA).
Pilot's heroics averted major disaster in Ondo NAF crash, says Aiyedatiwa
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has deployed two amphibious machines to the site of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area, as recovery teams struggle to locate the main wreckage in the swamp.
NLNG unveils AI tool to cut MRI scan time by 90%
Nigeria LNG Limited has unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered innovation that could cut magnetic resonance imaging scan times by up to 90 per cent without requiring new MRI equipment.
Kaduna: Army warns residents, farmers ahead of live-fire exercise
The exercise will take place at the Nigerian Army Military Training Area, Kachia, according to a statement signed by Maj. G.A. Okupe, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery, on Friday in Kaduna.
Technology: AI will help achieve 2030 health targets – Stakeholders
They made the call on Friday in Abuja, at a meeting on implementation of the 2026/2027 Collaborative Advocacy Action Plan (CAAP).
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