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[ad_1] The United States (US) Department of State has recently uncovered a “sophisticated birth tourism network” involving more than 100 foreign nationals. As noted in its X handle, these individuals allegedly used fraudulent documents and visa “fixers” to obtain entry into the United States specifically to give birth. This comes as the US launched a […]

[ad_1] …Launches child health campaign The Federal Government on Wednesday warned that persistent gaps in immunisation coverage are contributing significantly to poor learning outcomes among school-aged children across the country. Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, stated this while unveiling a renewed national child health initiative at Government Science Secondary School, Pyakasa, Maitama, Abuja, under the […]

[ad_1] The Federal Government has announced plans to integrate rail connectivity across the Murtala Muhammed Airport complex, linking MMIA, the General Aviation Terminal (GAT), and MMA2 for smoother passenger movement. Festus Keyamo, Aviation Minister  disclosed this recently at the Invest Lagos 3.0 Summit, noting that the project, in partnership with the Lagos State Government, will […]

[ad_1] The Maser Foundation has launched a volunteer programme in Nigeria, with plans to extend the initiative across Africa, the organisation has announced. The programme marks a shift in how the foundation, established by businessman Prateek Suri, approaches community development on the continent. Rather than relying solely on financial contributions, the Maser Foundation will recruit […]

[ad_1] …Infrastructure Maintenance with Tunde Obileye Almost every home is likely to have one or more extension lead or cord trailing through parts of the house. When limited to just a handful of sockets in any room, it can prove challenging to supply power to all the essential appliances. While extension leads and cords are, […]

[ad_1] For decades, Nigeria has flared billions of dollars’ worth of natural gas into the atmosphere, a symbol of misaligned incentives, underdeveloped infrastructure, and chronic underinvestment. Now, as artificial intelligence rewires the global economy and sends power demand surging to levels that are straining grids from Virginia to Singapore, a debate is forming in boardrooms […]

[ad_1] This edition of Nigeria Policy Watch deep dives into one of the most important unanswered questions in Nigeria’s economic history: how did a country whose manufacturing sector once accounted for more than one-fifth of GDP end up with factories contributing barely 8 percent of national output today? In the early 1980s, industrial estates expanded […]

[ad_1] Event DetailsVenue: Federal Palace Hotel, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.Date: Thursday, June 18th, 2026Time: 09:00 AM – 1.00 PM (WAT) To: Nigerian Business Leaders, Start-ups, Entrepreneurs, Policy Makers, Financial Institutions, Artists, Trade and Investment Institutions, The Diplomatic Community, Academics, International Organizations, IGOs, and Angel Investors.We are proud to unveil the World Business […]

[ad_1] President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of IGP Olatunji Rilwanu Disu in February 2026 was widely praised across Nigeria as an example of placing a “square peg in a square hole.” Security experts, civil society groups, and the general public collectively welcomed the decision, viewing it as a deliberate shift away from purely administrative leadership toward […]

[ad_1] Getting students to learn about financial literacy early in life is fundamental, as it equips students with the tools required for long-term financial independence. Determined to drive the need development trajectory, Emerging Africa Group, Africa’s leading Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) focused Investment financing group, has organised a one-day Investment and Entrepreneurial training for […]