Health experts raise alarm over lassa fever risks, provides safety tips
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a national advisory to the general…
Godman Akinlabi, Laju Iren, Stan & Blessing Nze, EmmaOMG, and AnEndlessOcean to Headline Biggest Singles Gathering in Lagos and Abuja
Lagos and Abuja | September 25th, 2024. The Elevation Church is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of its Singles Hangout after a brief hiatus since 2021. This event, designed for singles from diverse backgrounds, will occur simultaneously in Lagos and Abuja on Saturday, 28th September, starting at 9 AM. Attendees are invited to experience…
Health experts raise alarm over lassa fever risks, provides safety tips
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a national advisory to the general public regarding the rising cases of lassa fever currently reported in the country. In a press statement dated February 10, 2026, the association noted that Lassa fever is a serious public health threat, highlighting its implications for Nigerians. “Lassa fever…
IHS Towers exits Brazil Fiber in $453m deal to refocus on higher-return assets
IHS Holding Ltd (NYSE: IHS) has agreed to sell its 51 percent stake in Brazilian fiber operator I-Systems to telecom operator TIM S.A., marking its exit from the country’s fiber sector as the company sharpens its focus on lower capital expenditure and higher-return businesses. The transaction values I-Systems at an enterprise value of $452.6 million…
MEA Energy deploys SmartPump tech to automate fuel retail across Nigeria
MEA Energy, an indigenous downstream oil and gas company, is rolling out automation across its filling stations in Nigeria following a partnership with retail technology provider Petrosoft, in a move that signals a growing shift toward data-driven fuel retail in the country. The company said it has adopted Petrosoft’s SmartPump technology to power its expanding…
CBN cautions governors against election-year spending spree
…says excess spending could destabilise reform gains As Nigeria prepares for a new election cycle, Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has urged state governors to maintain fiscal discipline and avoid frivolous spending, as such outflows could destabilise the impact of reforms that have successfully restored stability to the economy. Cardoso…
Access Bank remains bullish in South Africa’s market despite Bidvest deal collapse
Access Holdings Plc, the largest financial group by assets, has reaffirmed its confidence in South Africa’s financial market despite the termination of the proposed acquisition of Bidvest Bank by its banking subsidiary, Access Bank Plc. In a disclosure to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), the financial services group explained that the long-stop date for the…
SystemSpecs Opens Children’s Day Essay Competition on Information Technology and Transport Solutions
With nearly half of Nigeria’s population under the age of 25, the need to equip young people with the skills, confidence, and mindset to solve real national challenges has never been more urgent. Preparing the next generation to think critically, apply technology intelligently, and contribute meaningfully to society is essential to Nigeria’s long-term development. SystemSpecs’…
Global Health at Risk, Yet Recoverable as Gates Foundation Presses for Urgent Collective Action
For the first time in a generation, the world is moving backwards on global health. More children are dying, foreign aid is shrinking, and debt is tightening its grip on low-income countries just as needs are rising. In this moment of reversal, Mark Suzman, Chief Executive Officer of the Gates Foundation, is calling for urgency…
SDP Demands Real-Time Electronic Transmission of Election Results
Nigeria stands once again at a defining moment in its democratic journey. As the nation looks ahead to future elections, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has raised a strong and urgent voice in defence of transparency, accountability and the collective will of the Nigerian people. In a press statement by SDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Araba…
Roberts Orya, ex-NEXIM boss sentenced to 490 years over N2.4bn scam
Roberts Orya, a former Managing Director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), has been convicted and sentenced to a cumulative 490 years’ imprisonment for his role in a N2.4 billion bank fraud. F. E. Messiri, Justice of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja, delivered the judgment on Thursday, February 5, 2026, after finding…
Enugu court orders UK to pay £420m compensation to families of slain 1949 coal miners
An Enugu state high court has ordered the United Kingdom to pay £20 million each to the families of 21 coal miners killed by colonial authorities in November 1949, ruling that the deaths amounted to an unlawful and extrajudicial violation of the right to life. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Anthony Onovo, the presiding judge, held…