First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has announced a ₦2bn support programme targeting 100,000 learners and flagged off the distribution of two million packs of sanitary towels and learning materials to schoolgirls nationwide.
The Federal High Court has struck out an eight-count charge against Adeniyi Adeyemi, accused of impersonating the PFIPC director-general, ahead of a fresh arraignment in the FCT High Court.
About 113 million Nigerians experience multidimensional poverty, with rural communities and northern Nigeria recording the highest deprivation rates, according to a 2026 UNDP and OPHI report.
Governor Dikko Radda has flagged off reconstruction of the 38-kilometre Bindawa–Dallaje–Doro–Giremawa–Duwan Junction Road, with a 10-month completion deadline.
Katsina State says more than 7,000 girls have been trained and empowered, while 1,000 back-to-school kits were distributed in 2026 to support school enrolment and retention.
Katsina State has emerged as the leading state in Nigeria’s 2026 Subnational Climate Governance Performance Rating and Ranking, highlighting its climate policies, green growth agenda and environmental programmes.
PVC collection has commenced nationwide ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, but turnout was low in several states. While some centres reported smooth operations, voters in parts of Abia and Bayelsa encountered difficulties.
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri will temporarily close for 25 days from October 20 as the Federal Government undertakes runway repairs and extension ahead of the Christmas travel season.
The 20 NYSC members rescued after being held captive for seven days in Imo State have reunited with their families in Ibadan, as one survivor recounts their experience.
Project BRIDGE is expected to expand Nigeria’s fibre backbone to 125,000 kilometres by 2028, with more than 200,000 public institutions targeted for connection.
