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Nigeria: EFCC grills man over alleged $12,000 fraud in Enugu

Nigeria: Troops intercept gun runners, rescue six kidnap victims in Zamfara

2027 Elections: SERAP urges INEC to publish political donation limits, party finances

Taiwo, Ogun House of Reps Candidate Condemns Alleged Killing of Oniyiku, Calls for Police Investigation

Sokoto govt, lawmaker differ on safety measures as death toll in boat mishap jumps to 65

Nigeria: FG moves NIGCOMSAT-2A, 2B acquisition, deployment to next phase

NEPA, PHCN’s pensioners protest, demand release of N350b outstanding pension arrears

Nigeria: Tambuwal runs to Defence Minister for urgent intervention on insecurity nightmare in the North

Northern senators flay bureaucratic delays in validation of State Police Bill following terrorist onslaughts on Adamawa, Sokoto
Entertainment

Funke Akindele set to release latest film ‘Where Is Mr. Right?’ Aug. 15

British singer Luca Zuccotti visits Afrika Shrine, celebrates Fela’s Afrobeats legacy

Burna Boy is Africa’s best-selling artiste with 14.46m equivalent album units

Tems makes history as first African female artiste to clinch Diamond single in U.S.

MTN, Ultima offer N225m recording deal, others to Next Afrobeat Star 2.0 winner

Funke Akindele confirms inspiration by American filmmaker Tyler Perry

Burna Boy edges Tems as African artiste on billboard Hot 100 entries

Burna Boy, Shakira set to release FIFA World Cup song “Dai Dai”

Davido set for induction into Black Music Walk Of Fame
Education

EFCC recoveries, unclaimed dividends, dormant funds will strengthen NELFUND – Minister

Nigeria: Minister hails Tinubu on National Library revival after 18 yrs as FEC approves funds

Nigeria: FG builds 34,800 bed spaces in 24 institutions to close gap

Nigeria: Education Minister commences repositioning monotechnic, MBTE for transforming, technical, vocational training system

Ondo: Aiyedatiwa increases subvention to state-owned tertiary institutions

ASUU issues strike ultimatum as Kaduna varsity losses 200 lecturers

UBEC challenges stakeholders on HOPE-EDU implementation

Nigeria: FG vows zero tolerance for health sector corruption

ASUU wants FG to fund research in key economic sectors
Health

Nigeria eyes local production of cancer equipment by 2030

Nigeria seeks African-led research, partnerships to tackle hepatobiliary cancers

NAFDAC to strengthen regulation of blood, blood product for public health safety

UN hails Gov AbdulRazaq’s strides on reproductive health, human capital devt.

Clinoscope Services expands holdings in Neimeth Pharmaceuticals with ₦312m share purchase

Sanwo-Olu unveils roadmap for sustainable healthcare at Eko Health Convention

Nigeria: FG approves institutional and financing framework to accelerate electrification of health facilities

Nigeria: FG establishes Autism Centres across geopolitical zones in a major reforms for autism care

NACA seeks sustainable financing to safeguard Nigeria’s HIV response
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Sanwo-Olu, Lai Mohammed, Gbenga Daniel to discuss 2027 elections, insecurity at 7th Freedom Online lecture

Nigerian Press Council seeks involvement in EFCC’s anti-corruption fight

TikTok removes 4.8m violative videos in Nigeria in Q2 2026

GOCOP confirms Olisa Agbakoba to chair 2026 conference in Lagos

Neptune Prime unveils Institute of Journalism, begins sale of application forms

UNESCO appoints Odumosu as Focal Point for safety of Nigerian journalists

Nigerians will no longer pay annual Digital Access Fees – NBC

CBN ex-Deputy Governor, Tunde Lemo to chair 8th Penpushing Media anniversary lecture

Tinubu directs FCCPC to investigate alleged infringement against Nigerian media organisations
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Tinubu flags off reconstruction of Ibadan–Ijebu-Ode Road, approves Abeokuta–Ibadan dualisation

Why Tinubu appoints Yari, Uzodimma to lead APC Presidential Campaign Council

As Police confirm 46 bodies recovered in Sokoto boat mishap, Speaker Abbas, mourns, calls for safety on waterways

Nigeria : FG, states, LGs to share ₦3.007trn revenue for July

Geregu Power reissues recent information to NGX on new letterhead with current directors after WorldStage story

CBN’s Hakama Sidi-Ali emerges Nigeria’s 2026 spokesperson of the year
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World

World Humanitarian Day: UN calls for scaled-up support to millions of Nigerians in need and safety for the aid workers helping them

WTO retains 72% of world trade despite uncertainties – Okonjo-Iweala

U.S. hits Nigeria, 80 other countries with new tariffs citing ‘forced labour’

Trump approves 30-year nuclear pact with Saudi Arabia

Trump threatens strikes on Iran’s power plants, next week without deal

Trump expects payment for Strait of Hormuz control

World Population Day: UNFPA urges investments in young people’s choices, future

Ukraine sets Russian refinery ablaze in fresh drone attack

NATO leaders to gather in Ankara, soothe tensions with Trump
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Sports

Nigeria: EFCC FC Kano wins Inter-Service Unity Cup

Cycling Africa takes over management of Cycling Lagos, Cycling Kano, unveils expansion plan across African cities

NPFL boss wants Nigeria league to embrace commercial model to survive

Nigeria: Speaker hails Team Nigeria for sterling outing at Commonwealth Games

Tinubu congratulates Team Nigeria on outstanding performance at Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win 2026 World Cup

Lionel Messi inspires Argentina’s stunning late rally past England into World Cup final

World Cup: Spain beat France 2-0 to reach final

Nigeria targets World Fencing Championships
Business

Tax Ombud, OGFZA partner to boost investor confidence, FDI

Sanwo-Olu, Popoola, business leaders seek stronger communication and innovation at 13th Lagos PR Conference

Academy Press announces date, agenda for 62nd AGM

WorldStage’s report on Otedola’s widening grip on First HoldCo causes ripples beyond capital market, as AI Query raises financial-system-governance question

Concerns over First HoldCo as Otedola’s recurring corporate ventures’ patterns receive spotlight following Geregu Power’s N40b bond default

Sanwo-Olu, Kupoluyi, Neliaku, other distinguished speakers to headline 13th Lagos Public Relations Stakeholders’ Conference

Lagos, FirstBank, Zenith Bank back QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit 2.0

Critical Minerals Financing Corp widening losses in 9 months despite higher fee income

Dangote, Canada’s Prime Minister discuss investment partnerships
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NIGERIA

Nigeria: Troops intercept gun runners, rescue six kidnap victims in Zamfara

by Abiodun Folarin

August 24, 2026

By Abiodun Folarin WorldStage— The military had said its troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have intercepted three suspected gun runners and rescued six kidnapped victims in separate operations in Zamfara State. The operations were conducted on August 23, 2026, according...

Nigeria: EFCC grills man for alleged $12,000 fraud in Enugu

EFCC recoveries, unclaimed dividends, dormant funds will strengthen NELFUND – Minister

Bonga South-West Aparo Project: NNPC, OML 118 Contractor Parties execute PSC, DSA Addenda

Presco secures Appeal Court victory clearing path for capital-raising program

Sanwo-Olu, Lai Mohammed, Gbenga Daniel to discuss 2027 elections, insecurity at 7th Freedom Online lecture

SERAP urges INEC to account for alleged missing N55.9b meant to buy smart card readers, ballot papers, others

NIGERIA

2027 Elections: SERAP urges INEC to publish political donation limits, party finances

August 23, 2026

NIGERIA

Taiwo, Ogun House of Reps Candidate Condemns Alleged Killing of Oniyiku, Calls for Police Investigation

August 22, 2026

NIGERIA

Sokoto govt, lawmaker differ on safety measures as death toll in boat mishap jumps to 65

August 22, 2026

Tax Ombud, OGFZA partner to boost investor confidence, FDI

by Abiodun Folarin

August 22, 2026

Business

WorldStage— The Office of the Tax Ombud and the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA) have agreed to deepen inter-agency collaboration aimed at strengthening investor confidence and attracting more foreign direct investment (FDI) into Nigeria’s oil and gas free...

Fidelity Bank grows gross earnings by 46% to N749b in H1 2025

Fidelity Bank secures NGX approval to extend H1 2026 audited results publication to September 30

by Boyo Akomo

August 24, 2026

WorldStage-- Fidelity Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading commercial banks has issued a press release to notify its shareholders, the Nigerian...

UBA reports 47.2% drop in profit to N404.7b in 2025 following N331b loan loss provisions

UBA requests extension for release of H1 2026 financial results pending regulatory approval

by Boyo Akomo

August 24, 2026

WorldStage-- United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), a leading pan-African financial services group that serves over 50 million customers across...

Prestige Assurance awaits audited report approval days to disclosure deadline

Prestige Assurance appoints new non-executive director, approves key resolutions at AGM

by Boyo Akomo

August 24, 2026

WorldStage-- Prestige Assurance Plc, one of Nigeria’s premier general (non-life) insurance companies, operating in the financial services sector for over...