Nigeria must undertake a comprehensive overhaul of its transportation system to unlock economic growth, improve safety, and enhance efficiency, a Professor of Logistics and Transport at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Mobolaji Stephens, has said. Stephens made this assertion while delivering the institution’s 195th inaugural lecture on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Obafemi Awolowo Auditorium. His lecture, titled “Transportation Systems and Infrastructure in Nigeria: Transport Management Approach to Enhancing Efficiency, Safety and Sustainability,” examined the central role of transportation in national development. He noted that persistent inefficiencies in Nigeria’s transport infrastructure continue to constrain economic growth and…
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WorldStage Nigeria has projected that inflation will moderate to 12.94 per cent, driven by ongoing economic reforms and improving macroeconomic conditions. The projection is significantly below the current inflation rate of 15.06 per cent, signalling cautious optimism for economic recovery and growth. The outlook was unveiled at the firm’s Macroeconomic Outlook 2026 event themed ‘Nigeria’s Economy: Getting it Right’, held on Thursday in Lagos. Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, who reviewed the publication titled ‘Turning the Corner’, described the report as a timely and valuable contribution to national economic discourse. Represented by the Director of…
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has intensified efforts to curb the prevalence of aflatoxins in locally processed food products destined for export markets. The Executive Director of NEPC, Nonye Ayeni, disclosed this during a one-day training on “Minimising Aflatoxin Contamination in Agricultural Produce” held in Owerri on Thursday. Represented by the NEPC Coordinator in Imo State, Mr. Anthony Ajuruchi, Ayeni urged farmers and food processors to remain vigilant, particularly during post-harvest handling, where contamination risks are highest. Aflatoxins—highly toxic and carcinogenic compounds produced by fungi such as Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus—commonly contaminate agricultural produce and pose serious health…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the National Single Window, a digital reform designed to simplify trade processes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency across the economy. The Nigeria National Single Window (NSW) is a digital trade facilitation portal launched in March 2026 by the Federal Government to integrate all government trade-related agencies into one platform. It streamlines import/export processes, reduces documentation, enhances transparency, and reduces trade costs to boost economic growth and improve ease of doing business. The initiative was unveiled in Lagos by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun. The platform integrates multiple government…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in partnership with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), has received 100 Nigerian returnees from Algeria. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr. Mohammed Olatunde, Head of Lagos Operations of NEMA, on Thursday in Lagos. Olatunde added that the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) also partnered with NEMA and IOM to receive the returnees. He said the returnees arrived at about 2:40 p.m. aboard an Air Algérie flight as part of the Assisted Voluntary Return programme facilitated by IOM in collaboration with the Federal Government and NCFRMI.…
The Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII) has commenced pilot joint frontline health missions to strengthen coordination and improve maternal and neonatal care outcomes nationwide. Dr. Muntaqa Umar-Sadiq, National Coordinator of the NHSRII Sector-Wide Coordination Office, disclosed this in an interview with reporters on Thursday in Abuja. Umar-Sadiq said the initiative was designed to address long-standing gaps in healthcare delivery caused by fragmented implementation across institutions, particularly at the primary healthcare level. “Reform fails where coordination breaks, and nowhere is that more visible than at the frontline,” he said. According to Umar-Sadiq, the new approach brings together key actors…
Australia has introduced temporary restrictions on visitors arriving from Iran, citing the ongoing war and continued hostilities in the country. The government stated that the conflict in Iran has increased the risk that some temporary visa holders may not be able to leave Australia when their visas expire. According to the Department of Home Affairs, for the next six months, people holding specific visitor visas linked to Iran will not be allowed to enter Australia. However, the restrictions will not apply to individuals married to an Australian citizen or those with children under 18 living in Australia. Home Affairs Minister…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday elected new executives for its North-West zone, with Muhammad-Garba Babawo emerging as zonal chairman. Hadiza Alhaji was elected zonal woman leader, while Abdulhamid-Umar Mohammed retained his position as zonal youth leader, reflecting continuity and experience. Other officials elected include Salisu Tsafe as organising secretary, Mailafiya Mada as publicity secretary, and Bashir Hussaini as legal adviser for the zone. The elections were conducted during the APC North West Zonal Congress held in Kaduna, attended by key party leaders and stakeholders from the region. The Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin; Speaker of the House of…
The number of children and young people out of school worldwide has climbed to 273 million, the UN Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has said. UNESCO, in the 2026 Global Education Monitoring (GEM), stated that the number of out of school children and young people has climbed for the seventh consecutive year. The report finds that one in six school-age children are excluded from education, while only two in three complete secondary school. Progress has also slowed across most regions since 2015, with conflict and population growth among the main drivers. “Progress in keeping children in school has slowed across almost…
The Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Akwa Ibom State, Helen Eno Obareki, has called for strategic international partnerships to drive agricultural transformation in the state. Obareki made the call on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the opening and guided tour of the Netherlands Pavilion at Agrofood Nigeria 2026 in Lagos, where she invited Dutch investors to consider long-term investments in Akwa Ibom State, particularly in dairy development and smart greenhouse farming. “We therefore invite the Dutch business community to look beyond the pavilion and towards the lush, peaceful, and fertile lands of Akwa Ibom. Whether it is in developing…