… Rolls Out Waka-Well, Home Konnect Packages Under LASHMA Platform LAGOS – The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has rolled out two new health insurance packages targeted at Nigerians… The post Lagos Unveils New Diaspora Health Insurance Plans For Tourists, Returnee Nigerians Abroad appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Deep in the Abu Dhabi desert, a vast AI campus a quarter the size of Paris is starting to emerge, the oil-rich UAE's boldest bet yet on technology it hopes will help transform its economy. Now, the UAE is hoping that AI can help fill the gap when oil demand inevitably wanes.

Intrauterine insemination is a type of artificial insemination that is a procedure for treating infertility. Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a fertility treatment that involves directly inserting sperm into a woman’s… The post How Intrauterine Insemination Helps Couples Conceive appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

OKEOGBUEHI UCHECHUKWUJEME ONITSHA – The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Anambra State Chapter joined the international community to mark the the 2025 International Day of Persons with… The post JONAPWD Seeks Enforcement Of Disability Rights Law, Marks Disability Day In Anambra appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

When Nepal's government was toppled in September after deadly youth-led protests against economic stagnation and corruption, many in the impoverished country hoped for a period of meaningful political change. Protests, initially triggered by anger over a brief government ban on social media, were spearheaded by protesters under the loose "Gen Z" umbrella.

Asian markets retreated Wednesday following a tepid day on Wall Street as investors bided their time ahead of a highly anticipated Federal Reserve policy announcement later in the day.

LAGOS – A joint report by the WHO and the World Bank revealed that, since 2000, countries worldwide have simultaneously expanded health service coverage and reduced the financial burden of… The post Global Health Coverage Expands Since 2000,Yet Financial Challenges Persist — WHO appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Enugu State Government on Monday launched the Enugu State Gender-Based Violence Taskforce, marking what stakeholders described as a historic turning point in the fight against gender-based violence across the state. The event, held at the International Conference Centre, brought together government officials, civil society groups, traditional rulers, religious institutions, and development partners to strengthen Read More: https://punchng.com/enugu-inaugurates-task-force-to-end-gender-violence/

The Enugu State Government has announced plans to restrict the operation of tricycles, yellow buses, and minibuses from five major roads across Enugu city. This is to give way for the implementation of the state’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, which residents have refused to use since it was launched several months ago. The Commissioner Read More: https://punchng.com/enugu-to-ban-tricycles-minibuses-as-brt-rollout-begins/

First Bank kept their hopes of reaching the knockout stage of the Women’s Basketball League Africa alive after edging Cameroon’s FAP in a tense, low-scoring contest in Cairo, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigerians, making their return to the continental stage after six years, battled to a 58-52 victory in a game that featured 13 Read More: https://punchng.com/first-bank-survive-thriller-to-keep-wbla-dreams-alive/

Three weeks after the start of actions in the lower division, attention has now shifted to the Club Cricket Committee Premier League, the highest division of Nigeria’s cricket league, which bowled off last weekend with high-octane matches at the Tafawa Balewa Square Oval and the University of Lagos Cricket Oval, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. At Read More: https://punchng.com/cricket-hostilities-begin-in-ccc-premier-league/

A top official of the Nigeria Football Federation has revealed that Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, will be paid his outstanding salaries soon, as the country prepares for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, The PUNCH reports. Chelle was reported to be owed three months’ salary and bonuses by the NFF ahead of Read More: https://punchng.com/chelle-to-get-unpaid-salaries-ahead-afcon/

The PDP has stirred fresh controversies following its reaction to the allegation made by Governor Siminalayi Fubara following his defection to the ruling APC.

Australia banned under-16s from social media in a world-first crackdown on Wednesday, declaring it was time to "take back control" from formidable tech giants. "We will take back control."

The US Federal Reserve is expected to deliver a further interest rate cut Wednesday despite divisions among its ranks, with chief Jerome Powell's ability to secure support from fellow policymakers put to the test.

As the world celebrates Human Rights Day today, people across the world are sharing and rethinking what makes up their everyday essentials: the moments, values and rights that matter most, especially at this period of global turbulence. Annually, the world commemorates this year’s Human Rights Day and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a day […]

Lagos State Government has restated its determination to remove all buildings and structures erected beneath high-tension power lines across the state, warning that such encroachments pose severe safety risks to residents. Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Electronic Geographic Information System, EGIS, and Urban Development, Olajide Babatunde, gave the warning during an assessment tour […] The post Lagos vows to remove buildings under high-tension power lines appeared first on Vanguard News.

Remo Stars’ 2-1 victory over Enyimba in the Nigeria Premier Football League has given the defending champions a psychological boost, according to their stand-in coach Sulaimon Kamil, who hailed the hard-fought win as crucial for both teams’ morale, The PUNCH reports. Kamil hailed the victory as a significant achievement, noting the challenge posed by Enyimba Read More: https://punchng.com/remo-will-build-on-enyimba-win-coach/

The Athletic Federation of Nigeria has constituted a special investigative panel to examine allegations of age discrepancies involving young athletes who competed at the 2025 African U-18 and U-20 championships in Abeokuta. Details of the committee were made available to PUNCH Sports Extra reports on Tuesday (yesterday). The federation has appointed its vice president, Abubakar Read More: https://punchng.com/nsc-afn-probe-age-discrepancy/

EU countries and lawmakers will wrangle Thursday over whether to give plant-based "sausages" and veggie "burgers" the chop, amid a push to restrict such labels to meat products. Lawmakers at the European Parliament in October backed a proposal to reserve a list of labels including burger and sausage for foods containing meat.

The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Bolakale Mogaji, on Tuesday,  officially unveiled the maiden edition of the North Central Amputee Football League, with competition scheduled to be held in Ilorin from December 14–16, 2025. Amputee football teams from Niger, Plateau, hosts Kwara, and others compete in what is set to become a Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-unveils-north-central-amputee-football-league/

By: Kingsley Omonobi Military sources, yesterday, confirmed that one of the wanted, and notorious terrorist kingpin, ‘Kalamu,’ was among the terrorists neutralised during the ambush operation conducted by Special Forces of 8 Division in Sokoto State on Monday. Consequently, the villagers of several communities in the Sabon Birni Local Government Area of the state, who […] The post Wanted terrorist/kidnapping kingpin, Kalamu, confirmed killed in Sokoto appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Institute of Public Sector Management, United Kingdom (IPSM UK), has conferred its Emerging Leader in Public Service and Policy The post IPSM UK honours Sharafa as emerging public service leader appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Nigeria's long-standing relationship with the United States (U.S.) remains "treasured, warm and robust," and must be further The post Nigeria–U.S. ties “treasured, robust,” must be deepened under Tinubu, says Dare appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

To boost the educational development of its host communities, Dangote Granite Mines, a subsidiary of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), The post Dangote awards bursaries to Ogun students appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

MARKETERS and participants at the just-concluded Kano International Trade Fair have endorsed the new Dangote Sugar packs, describing them as convenient, consumer-friendly, and well-suited for both household use and retailing. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Dangote Sugar recently unveiled new pack sizes, including 100g sachets and 25kg bags, aimed at increasing affordability […]

The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) recently celebrated its 20th Anniversary alongside the 8th .ng Awards. NiRA, managers of the .ng domain, recognised over 40 individuals and organisations whose works have illuminated Nigeria’s digital space over the years. The NiRA 20th Anniversary, themed “20 Years, One Identity: Powering Nigeria with .ng,” featured a series of […]

A rights group calls for an investigation into alleged Tiger Base torture, extortion, and killings, citing a documented pattern of human rights violations. Read More: https://punchng.com/group-urges-probe-of-alleged-torture-extortion-in-tiger-base/

Nigeria’s finest table tennis players, led by the sensational Matthew Kuti, are gearing up for the 11th edition of the Elicris Table Tennis Cup, scheduled for December 22–23, 2025, at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. The two-day national tournament is the final major event of the year for the Nigeria Table Tennis Read More: https://punchng.com/kuti-others-set-for-11th-elicris-table-tennis-cup/

By Dayo Johnson Akure —Police detectives in Ondo State have a arrested a suspected kidnapper, Godspower Cletus, while attempting to withdraw N1 million ransom collected from the husband of his victim. Vanguard gathered that the suspect stormed the residence of Mrs. Farimoyo Endurance of Odudu community, Akure, where he allegedly robbed her of her Android […] The post Police arrest suspected kidnapper while attempting to withdraw N1m ransom at PoS appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Lagos Country Club has warned that Nigeria’s manufacturing sector is being strangled by high energy costs and persistent electricity The post Club rues high energy cost impact on real sector appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

In direct response to long-standing inefficiencies in the sector, African fintech leader, Bazara Tech Inc., has launched Manovar The post Firm seeks end to corporate banking frustrations across Africa, launches Manovar appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – A student of the Edo State-owned Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma, has reportedly died in an auto crash while celebrating the completion of his final examinations. The incident which also involved a motorcade reportedly happened around Ujoelen Junction on the Ekpoma–Auchi Expressway. The student’s identity was yet to be […] The post Edo varsity student dies in auto crash while celebrating graduation appeared first on Vanguard News.

Elder statesman, Chief John Enyogasi has expressed his congratulations to former Imo State Governor Ikedi Ohakim on the nomination of his wife, Chioma Ohakim, for an ambassadorial position by President Bola Tinubu. Enyogasi, commended the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, in a press release for recommending the former governor’s wife for the ambassadorial Read More: https://punchng.com/imo-statesman-hails-ohakims-wifes-nomination-as-ambassador/

By Egufe Yafugborhi UYO — AN Akwa Ibom State High Court in Uyo has sentenced two men, Chukwudi Onwuka and Eze Chinedu, to 10 years imprisonment for defrauding Mr. Tochi Obiano, a businessman of N67.51million. In its judgment, on a case of failed forex transaction in 2017, Justice Archibong Archibong held that the prosecution proved […] The post Forex fraud: 2 get 10-year jail in A’Ibom appeared first on Vanguard News.

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, and the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, The post FG launches shippers’ councils ECMS appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.