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Tinubu begins three-week leave

BPP hosts team to validate new performance management system

SERAP, editors threaten legal action over unlawful foreign aid bill, call it blatant assault on civic space, media freedom

Nigeria urges AU to boost financing for conflict resolution

Nigeria re-enters FTSE Russell frontier market index

NUJ mourns Eagle Online Publisher, Dotun Oladipo

Tinubu says national security remains bedrock of Nigeria’s economic ambitions

Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu seeks Japan’s support in transport, youth development

Nigeria: Oyedele assures that economy has stabilised
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

Nigeria: A-Z of Ministry of Education’s initiative on Tertiary Institutions National Laureate Prize

Nigeria: FG unveils N365m annual fund for Tertiary Institutions National Laureate Programme

Nigeria: Ekpoma ASUU declares indefinite strike over non-implementation of FGN-ASUU agreement

Nigeria: Education Minister tasks NASENI, universities on building research-to-commercialisation pipeline to power N1trn economy

University Press convenes 48th AGM in Ibadan, proposes dividend payment

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
Health

African Health Ministers approve 10-year Health Workforce Agenda

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
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Media

Family announces funeral arrangements for former GOCOP President Dotun Oladipo

Akpabio mourns Dotun Oladipo, diatribes him as courageous journalist

APC National Chairman mourns Dotun Oladipo, says Nigeria has lost a fearless media professional

Tinubu mourns notable journalist and publisher of The Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo

Sanwo-Olu mourns The Eagle Online publisher, Dotun Oladapo

GOCOP mourns former President Dotun Oladipo

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
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Tinubu urges NLNG board to convert gas flaring into economic benefit for Nigeria

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
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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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Union Bank, AIICO Multishield, Checkers Custard, Others Back 5th Cycling Lagos

NSC replaces Sanusi with Ikpeme as NFF General Secretary

NFF secures $8.5m annual kit sponsorship with Adidas

Tinubu directs comprehensive football reform

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
Business

Femi Otedola close to mandatory takeover of First HoldCo, as WorldStage forecasts 51% controlling stake in 2027

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
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BPP dismisses alleged monetisation of Certificates of No Objection

NIGERIA

BPP hosts team to validate new performance management system

by Femi Akingbemi

August 30, 2026

WorldStage-- The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has hosted the implementation team of the new Performance Management System (PMS) at its headquarters, in a move to institutionalise a result-oriented and accountable public service. A statement signed by Ngozi Anyaelezu, Assistant Chief Information Officer, BPP said the...

Nestoil Group deploys Pathfinder 500 drilling rig to boost production in OML 42

When did visibility become expertise? Reflections on NBA’s 2026 conference

SERAP, editors threaten legal action over unlawful foreign aid bill, call it blatant assault on civic space, media freedom

Nigeria: FG tasks petroleum engineers to drive 3m barrels oil production target

Nigeria urges AU to boost financing for conflict resolution

Economy

Nigeria re-enters FTSE Russell frontier market index

August 29, 2026

GOCOP mourns former President Dotun Oladipo

NIGERIA

NUJ mourns Eagle Online Publisher, Dotun Oladipo

August 29, 2026

Sanwo-Olu inaugurates grassroots Ambassadors to engage Lagos citizens on Tinubu’s Renewed Hope journey

NIGERIA

Tinubu says national security remains bedrock of Nigeria’s economic ambitions

August 28, 2026

Femi Otedola close to mandatory takeover of First HoldCo, as WorldStage forecasts 51% controlling stake in 2027

by Segun Adeleye

August 25, 2026

Otedola’s interest in First HoldCo jumps to 26% as Calvados Global Services buys fresh 138m shares

Business

WorldStage-- As Femi Otedola, Nigerian billionaire and Group Chairman of First HoldCo Plc, the parent of First Bank of Nigeria, pursues an aggressive, multi-year share accumulation strategy that has made him the largest individual/beneficial shareholder, WorldStage can now forecast that...

Nigeria: Minister give 21-month delivery time for Lekki Deep Seaport–Epe road

Nigeria: Umahi says Trans-Sahara Highway will boost security, commerce

by Joseph Udo

August 29, 2026

WorldStage-- Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Chief David Umahi has said that the Trans-Sahara Superhighway will significantly improve security, agriculture and...

Nigeria: National Assembly plans boost funding for primary healthcare

National Assembly should swiftly ratify the decriminalisation of attempted suicide

by Personal Opinion

August 29, 2026

By Olutayo Irantiola At the 80th United Nations General Assembly High-Level Political Declaration Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases and Mental Health,...