Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NiHSA, has warned of a high riverine flood risk across 15 states from September 19 to 25, 2026, urging affected communities to relocate to safer and higher grounds. The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NiHSA, Arch Umar Mohammed, disclosed this on Saturday in the agency’s National Flood Advisory. The post ‘High flood to hit Delta, Imo, Cross River, 12 other states in 7 days’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal Government has said Nigeria requires about $237 billion between 2026 and 2030 to finance climate mitigation and adaptation measures, urging the private sector, investors and innovators to turn the huge funding requirement into an opportunity for economic transformation and job creation. The government said the transition to a circular and climate-resilient economy could […]

As the rising cost of living continues to pressure households and businesses across the country, economic, financial and social analysts have warned that wage awards and palliatives alone cannot resolve the crisis. The post Petrol, gas: Cost of living spikes appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has said it does not fix petrol pump prices under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. The statement comes days after organised labour raised the alarm over the latest surge in pump prices. Recall that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), president, Joe Ajaero, had said petrol […]

The High Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Jamaica, Dr Jane Bassey Adams, has laid emphasis on Trade, Investment and technology, health, culture tourism and education as important sectors to boost bilateral ties with Jamaica. The envoy made this known when she presented her Letters of Credence to His Excellency the Most Honourable […]

Anger mounted yesterday over the reported deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Niger State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, as the Federal Government suspended 20 officers and ordered an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths. The post 37 miners’ suffocation: Anger spreads, 20 security officers suspended, mining disasters rock Kogi, Taraba appeared first on Vanguard News.

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), is providing stakeholder engagement with a view to help Nigeria develop a comprehensive framework towards limiting methane emissions in the Agriculture sector. The UNEP’s International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO), which is driving the initiative will be hosting a two-day series of webinars to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to measure, quantify […]

The Nigerian equities market closed the week on a positive note with a gain of N4.57 trillion, driven by renewed demand across selected counters. The benchmark NGX All-Share Index (ASI) rose by 2.78 per cent week-on-week (W-o-W) to close at 249,804.56 points, while market capitalisation increased by N4.57 trillion to close the week by N162.157 […]

WHAT if knowing earlier could change what you do next? This is the question I want us to consider as we join the rest of the world tomorrow, September 21, to mark World Alzheimer’s Day. This year’s global campaign carries a particularly important message: “The Earlier You Know, The More You Can Do: A Dementia […] The post The brain does not suddenly become important when we turn 70: Why early diagnosis matters appeared first on Tribune Online.

A human rights organisation, Hope Behind Bars Africa, has filed a petition before the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), calling for investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of 37 suspected illegal miners while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger state. The organisation in a statement signed […]

Rivers State Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara seems to be quiet over the decision of the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state not to associate with the decision of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) on the activities of the Rainbow Coalition. LEADERSHIP observed that more that four days after the leadership of […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima will represent Nigeria at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week, LEADERSHIP gathered yesterday. Shettima is expected to depart Abuja tomorrow for New York where he will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the annual gathering of world leaders. His planned trip comes as President Bola […]

Former military president General Ibrahim Babangida has said the gold mining sites where the 37 dead artisan gold miners were arrested is not his. The clarification followed an online publication (not LEADERSHIP) which alleged that the site belonged to him. A statement signed yesterday by Dr. David Adeniran of his media office said, “Ibrahim Babangida […]

Sustained Military operations have disrupted terrorists’ logistics networks operating across the country with the arrest of Improvised Device Explosion (IED) experts in the North and South East theatres of the country. Director of defence media operations Major General Michael Onoja while giving updates on military operations yesterday said troops killed several terrorists and rescued abducted […]

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has dismissed reports alleging the diversion of 5,000 hajj slots for the 2027 pilgrimage, describing the claims as baseless and unfounded. The commission was reacting to a report published by a national daily under the headline, “Hajj 2027: Private Operators Demand Probe of Diverted 5,000 Slots,” as well […]

Five Nigerians have been conferred with honorary designations as Ambassadors of Humanitarian Affairs and Goodwill Ambassadors at a high-level global executive roundtable held on the margins of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The honourees include the Director-General of the Civil Society Organizations on Community Advancement and Humanitarian Empowerment […]

The Kwara Government, in collaboration with Society for Family Health (SFH), has renewed its commitment to ensuring access to quality, affordable and uninterrupted family planning services across the state for all. Kwara Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina El-Imam, said this in Ilorin at the Kwara State 2026 Bi-annual Stakeholders’ Strategic Coordination Meeting on Family Planning […]

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has issued a high flood risk alert for 15 states from Sept. 19 to Sept. 25. The alert, designated NFA-2026-262, is based on forecasts of rising river levels and increased risk of riverine flooding across the affected areas. The affected states are Imo, Cross River, Ebonyi, Benue, Anambra, Akwa […]

A political mobilisation march by supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Effurun, Delta State, was on Friday disrupted following a confrontation with a group described by the organisers as suspected political thugs. The incident occurred during the party’s one million March for NDC candidates, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The NDC supporters […]

The Nasarawa State government has banned children below 18 years from participating in mining activities across the state and has warned against illegal and underage mining following the death of 37 suspected illegal miners in custody in Niger State. The commissioner for environment, natural resources and mining, Dr. Margaret Elayo, issued the warning on Friday […]

CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK The composition of each of the Regional and Central Legislatures was as follows: NORTHERN REGION House of Chiefs (I) The Lieutenant-Governor, who was President of the House and had original and casting votes;    (2) 3 official members, appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor in his discretion; (3) 15 First-Class Chiefs – who […] The post The People’s Republic: How they rule appeared first on Tribune Online.

The North Central Development Commission’s (NCDC) decision to convene a stakeholders’ summit and engage with key groups, partners, and public- and private-sector players, during which it unveiled an ambitious 20-year economic, infrastructure, and social development plan for the region, is a welcome step. The Nigerian government’s decision to establish the six regional development commissions was […]

To support President Bola Tinubu’s $1 trillion economic growth target, the Presidency and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have unveiled plans to deepen Nigeria’s capital market and mobilise domestic savings. While SEC is to introduce a National Savings Scheme backed by tax incentives, as part of the initiative, the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, […]

Denmark and Greenland on Saturday said any agreement with the United States would not compromise Greenland’s sovereignty, after President Donald Trump said the deal would give Washington “permanent control” ‌over the Arctic island’s security, leaving its precise scope unclear. The United States, Denmark and Greenland said late on Friday they had reached an agreement for […]

Former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has revealed how popular musician, Charly Boy’s devotion to his parents made him change his perception of the entertainer. Obasanjo said he initially viewed Charly Boy through the lens of his flamboyant “Area Fada” persona and unconventional lifestyle, but later discovered that the character was markedly different from Charles Oputa, […]

By Nse Anthony-Uko & Jonathan Nda- Isaiah  Abuja, Igho Oyoyo, Abuja , Kalu Eziyi, Umuahia, Francis Okoye, Maiduguri, Francis Okoye, Maiduguri,  Achor Abimaje,Jos, Abu Nmodu, Minna, Aza Msue President Bola  Tinubu has said Nigerians are already saving on transport in parts of the country served by new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric buses. This […]