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Lagos short of 40,000 doctors as Sanwo-Olu warns of health funding gap

Lagos State needs roughly 40,000 more doctors and 40,000 nurses, Sanwo-Olu says, while its health sector needs at least N100bn above current budget provisions.

ICPC recommends prosecution of alleged PFIPC boss Adeyemi

The ICPC has recommended prosecuting Adeniyi Adeyemi, alleged head of the disputed PFIPC, telling President Tinubu in an interim report that flagged forged appointment documents.

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Reps Session Turns Rowdy Over Minority Leader Endorsement Dispute

KEY POINTS • House of Representatives proceedings became heated after Philip Agbese alleged his signature...

Police Arrest Man Behind Fake AI Voice of Tinubu

KEY POINTS Police have arrested Ifechukwu Dennis, accused of creating and circulating an AI-generated...

Sowore Leads Abuja Protest Over Abducted Pupils as Security Tightens Around Aso Villa

KEY POINTS Omoyele Sowore led a protest in Abuja demanding the rescue of abducted...

Southern Kaduna Youths Protest Abandoned Road Projects in Kafanchan

KEY POINTS Southern Kaduna youths staged a peaceful protest over abandoned road projects in...

Coroner adjourns inquest into Chimamanda’s son’s death to October 8

The coroner's inquest into the death of Chimamanda Adichie's 21-month-old son has stalled until October 8 after Euracare secured a High Court order staying proceedings.

IFC, Standard Chartered launch $300m facility to boost African supply chains

IFC and Standard Chartered have launched a $300m risk-sharing facility to expand supply chain finance for more than 500 suppliers across eight African countries.

Afenifere warns state police delay mayn lead to self help

Afenifere has warned that delay in establishing state police may trigger self-help, describing the federal government's reactive security deployments after attacks as infeasible and ineffective.

Cocoa farmers raise alarm over persistent price volatility in Africa

African cocoa farmers warn persistent price volatility undermines livelihoods and slows investment ahead of the Lagos cocoa and coffee fiesta.

Africa can raise $469bn yearly without tax hikes, says AfDB

The African Development Bank says Africa can unlock more than $469bn in additional annual revenue through improved tax administration and compliance, without raising tax rates.

Court Sentences Four to Death Over Deadly Owo Catholic Church Massacre

KEY POINTS Four men have been sentenced to death for their roles in the...

Bandits Abduct Six Federal Polytechnic Students in Zamfara

KEY POINTS Six students of Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda, remain in captivity after a...

Vandals Destroy Six TCN Towers, Disrupt Power Supply in Nasarawa

KEY POINTS Six transmission towers on the Apir-Lafia power line were vandalised, causing major...

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Lagos short of 40,000 doctors as Sanwo-Olu warns of health funding gap

Lagos State needs roughly 40,000 more doctors and 40,000 nurses, Sanwo-Olu says, while its health sector needs at least N100bn above current budget provisions.

ICPC recommends prosecution of alleged PFIPC boss Adeyemi

The ICPC has recommended prosecuting Adeniyi Adeyemi, alleged head of the disputed PFIPC, telling President Tinubu in an interim report that flagged forged appointment documents.

Customs intercepts pump-action rifle parts at Tin Can Port

Nigeria Customs intercepted concealed pump-action rifle parts and seized ₦373.8 million in cannabis-infused products at Tin Can Port, with a principal suspect on the run.

Manufacturers’ confidence rebounds in Nigeria

Nigeria manufacturers' confidence rebounded in the second quarter of 2026, MAN says, though high borrowing costs, power shortages and taxation still weigh on factory operators.