The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Monday protested the abduction of 42 pupils and teachers from public schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on May 15. Members of the association, joined by civil society organisations, marched in their hundreds through Bodija, Mokola, Iwo Road, Gate/Bus Stop, and the state Secretariat in Agodi, Ibadan. The protesters carried placards with inscriptions demanding the immediate release of all the victims. READ ALSO: Niger commissioner celebrates children’s day with orphans Speaking to journalists, student leader Mr. Moses Olawole decried the government’s negligence and delayed response in securing the release…
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Nigeria’s banking sector recorded a further decline in asset quality in January 2026, with the non-performing loans (NPL) ratio rising to 8.03 per cent, following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) withdrawal of key regulatory forbearance measures. The latest figure, contained in the CBN’s January 2026 Economic Report, represents an increase of 0.52 percentage points from 7.51 per cent recorded in December 2025 and remains well above the prudential benchmark of 5.0 per cent. The rise in bad loans came seven months after the apex bank ended regulatory forbearance that previously allowed banks to restructure troubled facilities without immediately classifying…
The West African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (WASPEN) says between 30 and 45 per cent of patients are malnourished upon admission into tertiary health facilities. The Founder and President of WASPEN, Dr. Teresa Pounds, disclosed this at a virtual news conference on Monday while announcing the society’s Fifth Annual Clinical Nutrition Conference, scheduled for June 22 to 25 in Asaba, Delta State. Pounds described hospital malnutrition as a silent epidemic, noting that it remains one of the most under-recognised threats to patient safety and recovery despite its serious impact on health outcomes. She added that the figure rises…
Mrs. Hadiza Kuta, Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Niger State, on Monday marked this year’s Children’s Day with orphans drawn from across the state. Kuta, while addressing the children, said the event, originally scheduled for May 27, was postponed due to the Eid-el-Kabir festival. She expressed appreciation to the state government for providing resources to cater for vulnerable children and improve their well-being. “Our goal is to ensure that every child, regardless of circumstances, has the opportunity to thrive, fulfil their potential, and contribute positively to society,” she said. She stated that the celebration aimed to renew…
The naira closed at N1,372/$1 at the end of May 2026, reflecting a marginal depreciation of 0.36 per cent compared with N1,367/$ recorded at the close of April. Despite the slight monthly decline, the local currency posted a strong year-on-year gain against the dollar. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the naira appreciated by N213.50 against the dollar compared with N1,585.50/$ recorded at the end of May 2025, representing a 13.5 per cent annual gain. The performance reflects improving stability in the foreign exchange market amid sustained monetary reforms, stronger FX liquidity and rising investor confidence.…
The management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, has expelled 365 students for gaining admission with falsified academic documents. This was disclosed in a statement on Monday in Abeokuta by the institution’s Head of Public Relations and Protocol, Mr. Yemi Ajibola. Ajibola explained that the affected students were enrolled in various Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes across different schools of the polytechnic. According to the statement, investigations revealed that the students submitted fake National Diploma (ND) results and forged academic transcripts from other institutions to secure admission. The spokesperson said the expulsion followed a thorough verification exercise on credentials submitted…
The Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun, has commended the maiden Lagos Schools DebateChamps Competition for showcasing students’ knowledge, critical thinking, and communication skills. At the grand finale of the three-day event, Alli-Balogun said the competition broadened students’ exposure and encouraged intellectual engagement. He added that it fostered healthy competition and strengthened students’ leadership potential. Students from 19 junior and senior secondary schools across the six education districts of Lagos State participated in the competition, organised by DebateChamps and the Harvard Debate Council (USA). The event was convened by Miss Bukunmi Babatunde and Miss Halimat…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) rescued two persons trapped in a multi-vehicle crash along the Ogudu-Alapere inward Tollgate corridor in Lagos. LASTMA’s General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed this in a statement issued by the agency’s Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Taofiq Adebayo, on Sunday in Lagos. Bakare-Oki explained that the accident involved a 12-tyre DAF articulated truck and a commercial Volkswagen T4 bus with registration number AA 60 YF. Preliminary investigations indicated that the bus somersaulted following a violent impact, trapping the driver and a passenger and blocking traffic in the area. “LASTMA operatives, on routine patrol,…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) announced that four frontline health workers affected by Ebola in Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), have fully recovered and received their discharge certificates. Africa CDC made the announcement on its official X account on Sunday. The agency said this milestone highlights the progress made by response teams and communities working to halt transmission and save lives. “It is a powerful moment for the response teams and communities working to stop transmission and save lives,” the statement read. Africa CDC also reaffirmed its support for the DRC and its partners…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State to strengthen security following the abduction of pupils and teachers in the area. The approval was announced during a visit by a high-level Federal Government delegation, led by Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President, to Ahoro-Esinele and Yawota communities near Ogbomoso in Oriire Local Government Area on Sunday. The delegation conveyed the President’s concern over the abduction of pupils and teachers from Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esinele; Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; and L.A. Primary School, Ahoro-Esinele, on May 15. This was…