Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has given a N200 million support package for autism advocacy and caregiver development. The governor announced a donation of N100 million to the Kanyeyachukwu Foundation and another N100 million to autism-focused organisations under the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA). Sanwo-Olu made the announcement on Thursday at an event held to mark the World Autism Awareness Day at the Lagos House, Marina. The event was also used to celebrate a teenage autism advocate and world record holder, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, who arrived Lagos after a long-distance cycling advocacy journey that began in Enugu on…
Author: Honesty Victor
The Joint Admission and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has revealed the cause of system malfunctions and delayed logins experienced by candidates who took the mock examination on March 28, 2026, at designated computer-based test (CBT) centres across the country. The optional exercise was aimed at testing JAMB’s systems and helping candidates get familiar with the exam format. However, following the exercise, many candidates and guardians took to social media to express frustration over the test, as they reported technical issues at different centres. Complaints ranged from system malfunctions and delayed logins to incomplete questions and abrupt shutdowns during the exam.Some candidates…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mock test, allowing candidates to assess their performance ahead of the main exam. In a statement issued on Monday, JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, said candidates who took part in the mock exercise can now check their results through the SMS method provided by the board.How To Check Result SMS To check your result, send “MOCKRESULT” to 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number used during registration. Candidates are advised that this service attracts a charge.
The Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed 130 pharmaceutical premises in Nasarawa State due to non-compliance with regulatory requirements, signaling intensified efforts to safeguard public health and ensure safe drug distribution nationwide. Dr Suleiman Chiroma, Head of Enforcement at PCN, disclosed this at a press conference on Thursday in Karu Local Government Area, stating the action followed a recent surveillance and enforcement exercise across the state. The enforcement aligns with PCN’s mandate to implement the National Drugs Distribution Guidelines (NDDG), which ensure medicines pass through authorised channels while maintaining storage conditions that preserve drug quality, potency, and therapeutic efficacy.…
Switzerland has pledged more than $23m in fresh aid to Burkina Faso, reinforcing its long-term commitment to development and humanitarian support in one of the Sahel’s most fragile and security-challenged states. The funding, announced during a diplomatic visit to Ouagadougou, forms part of Switzerland’s 2026–2029 cooperation programme and reflects a broader strategy to maintain engagement in fragile African economies despite escalating insecurity and shifting geopolitical dynamics. The pledge was confirmed during a visit by Ignazio Cassis to Ouagadougou, where discussions centred on strengthening bilateral cooperation. According to regional reporting by APA News, the package totals more than CFA14bn ($23m) and will…
Rivers State government has announced a donation of ₦100 million to support Bille community in Degema Local Government Area, affected by gas emission, for interim relief measures. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dagogo Wokoma, made the remark when he represented Gov. Siminalayi Fubara on a visit to the community on Wednesday to assess the reported gas emission. He explained that the intervention was part of the interim relief measures to address the environmental situation affecting the community. He added the state government would provide potable water and essential medical services to residents as immediate palliative support. Wokoma said…
Ghana has moved to restrict the sale of a $1bn gold mine to locally owned firms, signalling a decisive shift in how Africa’s top gold producer intends to control its most strategic resource. The decision, reported by both international outlets and local media and reinforced by Reuters coverage of Ghana’s evaluation of local bids for the Damang mine, signals a broader shift in Ghana’s mining policy with implications for investor confidence, asset ownership, and long-term control of gold revenues. This is not just about the sale of Gold Fields’ Damang mine—it is about redefining who controls Ghana’s gold wealth. By limiting…
The Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) says fintech, ICT and digital innovation, agriculture, and other key sectors will feature prominently at the Nigerian Diaspora Economic Conference (NAIDEC) 2026. The Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Wednesday ahead of the conference which will hold in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, from Aug. 13 to Aug. 16. She said the conference would focus on a structured, outcome-driven marketplace targeting high-impact sectors critical to Nigeria’s future growth. According to her, the high-impact sectors include fintech, ICT and digital innovation, agriculture and agro-processing, mining,…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum on Wednesday donated ₦150 million to the families of three military officers who lost their lives in recent attacks in the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Mr Dauda Iliya, in Maiduguri. Iliya said that the donations were made during condolence visit to the families of the officers who lost their lives during counter-insurgency operations in Maiduguri. Ashenews reports that the gesture, made on behalf of Borno government was part of the Zulum’s sustained support to families of fallen heroes and wounded-in-action personnel engaged in counter-insurgency operations across the…
The Labour Party (LP) has announced April 23 as the new commencement date for its long-delayed congresses, with its national convention scheduled for April 28 in Umuahia, Abia State. The development marks what party leaders described as a major step toward restructuring the party’s internal leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections. The announcement was made by the party’s National Chairman, Nenadi Usman, during an appearance on Arise Television. Usman explained that the decision reflects the party’s renewed commitment to unity, inclusiveness and internal democracy following months of internal disagreements and restructuring. “We had to postpone it for about 20…