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Nigeria: Lagos moves to expand water access through PPP

Nigeria: SGF Akume clarifies official appellation of President Tinubu

Nigeria promises to evacuate citizens willing to return from South Africa

Nigeria: NDPC signs MoUs with BPP, NGF to boost data protection

Nigeria: NDLEA arrests billionaire drug baron, two female kingpins

Nigeria: FG projects November completion of coastal highway section 2

Nigeria: Senate reverses amendments to standing rules

Nigeria: Senate passes N2.2trn FCT 2026 budget

UNICCON develop drone system ‘UNIKAM Series’ in partnership with DICON
Entertainment

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

Davido set for induction into Black Music Walk Of Fame

CREATIVE SECTOR: Strong tech-driven growth

Deejays disown report of Burna Boy’s music ban

David Offor, famous actor as Clarus in 1970s New Masquerade tv home series, passes away

Spotify streams fetch Nigerian artistes N60b in 2025

Grammys 2026: South Africa’s Tyla edges Nigerian artistes with Best African Music Performance

Actors Guild of Nigeria lifts suspension of Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar

NFVCB hails Funke Akindele on box office success of ‘Behind The Scene’
Education

Nigeria: Tinubu approves N250b for construction of student hostels nationwide

Nigeria: FG approves $500m annual research fund to drive innovation

Nigeria: NASU, SSANU to suspend strike on Monday

Nigeria: FG, SSANU, NASU talks end in deadlock

NASU, SSANU declare nationwide indefinite strike from May 1st

NELFUND honours LAUTECH best graduating student

AUN to graduate 12 rescued Chibok girls, others in Yola

JAMB extends 2026 Direct Entry registration to May 8

Nigeria: Lagos unveils ‘Library on the Lagoon’ to promote blue economy
Health

Nigeria: FG confirms implementation of strategic initiatives to improve maternal, child health

Nigeria, partners moves to adopt CAR-T cell therapy for advanced healthcare

NNPC Foundation rehabilitates, inaugurates 3 NOHIL wards of 100-bed capacity in Lagos

WHO lists 10 countries responsible for 70% of global Hepatitis B related deaths in 2024

Researchers discover hidden genetic process linked to cancer growth

Nigeria targets 50% reduction in malaria burden by 2030

Ikeja Electric commemorates World Malaria Day with community health outreach

Nigeria: Resident doctors suspend planned nationwide strike after FG commitments

No country can eliminate malaria in isolation, WAHO tells ECOWAS Assembly of Health Ministers
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Media

Nigeria: Court stops NBC from punishing broadcasters for expressing opinions

Nigeria commits to lead global fight against Fake news

World Press Freedom Day: SERAP, NGE urge government to protect journalists, end insecurity and impunity in Nigeria

Chief Justice of Nigeria frowns at inaccurate, sensational reporting of court proceedings

Tinubu, Gov Adeleke celebrate Shola Oshunkeye, award-winning journalist and publisher at 70

SERAP urges Tinubu to withdraw NBC’s directive targeting broadcasters

NiRA deploys domain extensions to bolster Nigeria’s internet security

NiRA blames foreign domains for multi-billion naira capital flight

Dangote, Pope Leo XIV, Trump, Xi Jinping, others named in TIME 100 Most Influential People for 2026
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News

Nigeria: IGP Disu assures NAICOM of police help in tracking insurance frauds

Ogun pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia as Gateway Airport begins Hajj operations

Nigerian Railway condemns repeated attacks on trains, calls for community support

2026 May Day: Lagos govt announces ₦50,000 salary support for workers

Nigeria: Be wary of opposition elements trying to truncate democracy – Gov Sani

INEC schedules June 20 for bye-elections, swears in Jamila Malafa as National Commissioner
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World

Iran warns U.S. army against entering Strait of Hormuz

UAE condemns attack on ADNOC-linked vessels in Strait of Hormuz

US puts cost of war in Iran at $25b so far

Iran’s main airport resumes flights to 15 foreign destinations

WHO lists 10 countries responsible for 70% of global Hepatitis B related deaths in 2024

Middle East war triggers global energy shock as prices set for biggest surge in four years

UNICEF warns that 7.5m children in Sahel need humanitarian assistance

Norway, Ukraine sign agreement to produce Ukrainian drones in Norway

Iran slams U.S. for failed Pakistan talks
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Sports

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

Saka’s goal sends Arsenal to Champions League final

Nigeria targets sports economy growth through intellectual property

NCC boss warns that digital piracy, intellectual property infringement threaten sustainability, investments in sports

Tinubu congratulates Nigerian-American basketball star Ejimofor Anosike on historic achievements in China

NIS partners NELFUND to boost sports education, workforce development

SuperSport promises to broadcast all 104 matches of expanded FIFA World Cup

SPORTS: Great leap with high budget

Tinubu congratulates Adamu on appointment as acting CAF General Secretary
Business

Nigeria: NEPZA, NAFDAC strengthen oversight in free trade zones

NBCC, stakeholders urge innovation, investment to tackle food insecurity

Nigeria: Alliance urges FG to adopt GTCO successful enterprise-driven growth models for inclusive economic transformation

Post-recapitalisation: Access Holdings shareholders’ fund hits N4.33trn, PBT spikes

Africa Prudential unveils Sabivest to deepen digital investment access

Cardoso charges directors to boost confidence in banking sector

Confusion clouds Cadbury disclosure of Awosika’s board exit as risk, remuneration committees lose members in weeks

GTCO records 15.4% drop in profit as higher tax liabilities weigh on Q1 output

Technology convergence is redefining competitive advantage – WEF
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NAICOM, ARIAN deepen ties to enforce NIIRA 2025 framework, protect insurance consumers

by Abiodun Folarin

May 8, 2026

By Abiodun Folarin WorldStage-- The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has strengthened its collaboration with the Association of Registered Insurance Agents of Nigeria (ARIAN) to enforce the NIIRA 2025 framework and protect insurance consumers from fraudulent and unauthorized operators in the industry. The renewed partnership was announced...

Nigeria: Lagos moves to expand water access through PPP

Goodluck Jonathan challenges lawyer’s suit seeking his disqualification ahead 2027 elections

Davido set for induction into Black Music Walk Of Fame

Nigeria: SGF Akume clarifies official appellation of President Tinubu

AfDB approves $61m financing package for women related businesses in Nigeria

NIGERIA

Nigeria promises to evacuate citizens willing to return from South Africa

May 8, 2026

NIGERIA

Nigeria: NDPC signs MoUs with BPP, NGF to boost data protection

May 7, 2026

NDLEA confirms recovery of tons of illicit drugs in flight boarding cards, others

Law

Nigeria: NDLEA arrests billionaire drug baron, two female kingpins

May 7, 2026

Nigeria: NEPZA, NAFDAC strengthen oversight in free trade zones

by Femi Akingbemi

May 7, 2026

NEPZA seeks 10-year tax exemption for SEZ operators

Business

WorldStage-- The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) are strengthening joint oversight within Nigeria’s free trade zones. The collaboration focuses on pharmaceutical and consumable products manufactured by enterprises...

Abuja Federal High Court issues order barring Sowore from speeches that threaten national peace

Nigeria: Court dismisses Sowore’s no-case submission in alleged cyberbullying

by NAN

May 8, 2026

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday dismissed a no-case submission filed by Mr Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara...

Unity Bank unveils enhanced Unifi app to deepen digital banking experience

Unity Bank disburses N500m to traders through SHOCOF initiative

by Boyo Akomo

May 8, 2026

WorldStage-- Unity Bank, a Nigerian insurance company that offers various insurance products and services, has confirmed disbursement of more than...

FirstBank, Cybersecurity group, others seek stronger digital infrastructure protection

by Boyo Akomo

May 8, 2026

WorldStage-- The Cybersecurity Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN), and First Bank have urged stronger protection of Nigeria’s critical digital infrastructure...