Sterling Bank Nigeria, embassies of Poland and Italy, and the Swiss Arts Council, Pro Helvetia, have partnered to provide support for Nigerian illustrators and the production of children’s books. The partnership was announced during the second edition of the three-day Lagos International Festival of Illustrations (LIFI) organised by the Book Buzz Foundation and held in […] The post Sustained partnership advocated for Nigerian illustrators, children’s books at LIFI festival appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has begun the N712bn reconstruction of Terminal 1 at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/reconstruction-of-terminal-1-murtala-muhammed-international-airport-lagos/

An environmentalist, Alagoa Morris, has urged the Bayelsa State government to quickly regulate black sand mining, warning that unchecked exploitation could worsen coastal erosion and threaten fragile marine ecosystems. Morris, a Field Officer with the Environmental Defenders Network (EDN), said clear regulations were needed to protect coastal communities while ensuring that Bayelsa benefits economically from […] The post Bayelsa govt urged to regulate black sand mining amid environmental concerns appeared first on Tribune Online.

Author, Fausat Omolara Arilewola, popularly known as Fausat Omolara Ayinla, is championing African storytelling through books, audiobooks, music, visual art and programmes designed to inspire children and young people to tell their own stories. Ayinla, whose works draw extensively from Yoruba history, mythology, folklore and contemporary experiences, said her passion was driven by a desire […] The post From Yoruba legends to children’s dreams: Ayinla promotes African storytelling appeared first on Tribune Online.

By Chioma Obinna Nigeria recorded 18 new confirmed cases of Lassa fever in epidemiological week 35, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in 2026 to 1,074, with 258 deaths recorded across 24 states.The latest Lassa Fever Situation Report by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, covering August 24 to 30, 2026, […] The post Lassa fever deaths hit 258 as CFR rises to 24% appeared first on Vanguard News.