Nasarawa State launched a fresh polio outbreak response campaign on March 28, 2026. The exercise aimed to vaccinate more than 1.3 million children aged zero to 59 months amid concerns over persistent transmission and low immunisation coverage in some communities. The four-day exercise ran from March 28 to March 31, 2026. Health workers conducted house-to-house…
Indonesia began enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16 on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The government implemented the regulation to shield minors from online pornography, cyberbullying, scams and digital addiction. Indonesia became the first country in Southeast Asia to impose such restrictions. The ban applies to YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram,…
A new report has revealed that Herbert Wigwe, the late Group CEO of Access Holdings Plc, linked to ownership of 106 properties in London. The findings place him 7th on a list of billionaire homeowners in the city. Thus highlighting the scale of his real estate footprint in one of the world’s most expensive property…
The Federal Government has introduced a major reform in tertiary education. With the launch of the Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Business Incubation Certification (EIBIC) programme. Unveiled by the Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, the initiative will require students in selected universities to graduate with an additional entrepreneurship certification alongside their academic degrees. According to the government,…
Nigerian music superstar Davido has made history by becoming the first African artist to sell out the 15000 capacity Crystal Palace Bowl in London. The milestone further cements Davido’s global influence and highlights the growing international dominance of Afrobeats music. A 15000 capacity Major Moment for Afrobeats The 15000 capacity sold-out concert is not just…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has signaled a gradual economic comeback, pointing to a sharp drop in inflation and renewed investor confidence. According to Sidi Hakama, Nigeria’s headline inflation fell from 34.8% in late 2024 to 15.06% by February 2026 — a major improvement attributed to ongoing monetary reforms. She noted that the policies introduced…
Global superstar Bad Bunny is seeking $456,312 in legal fees after winning a copyright lawsuit tied to his song “Enséñame a Bailar”. His legal team has asked a U.S. federal court to order emPawa Africa — founded by Mr Eazi — to cover the costs. The Lawsuit Explained The case was originally filed by Nigerian…
Nigeria’s Presidency, under Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has launched an ambitious nationwide programme to train 10 million Nigerians in financial, digital skills, and entrepreneurial skills. The initiative designed to improve financial inclusion, empower citizens with practical knowledge, and drive economic participation across all regions of the country. Registration is already open, giving millions of Nigerians a…
Nigeria’s power sector tensions have escalated as the Federal Government and electricity generating companies (GenCos) clash over outstanding debts. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, revealed that the government’s verified liabilities may be closer to ₦4 trillion. Significantly lower than the ₦6.3 trillion figure widely reported by industry stakeholders. This disagreement highlights ongoing issues around…
Alex Otti has made a bold move to reward academic excellence by offering automatic lecturing appointments to all first-class graduates of Abia State University. The announcement was made during the university’s combined 30th–32nd convocation ceremony. Where the governor directed the institution to retain all first-class graduates as graduate assistants—pending completion of their NYSC. This decision…
