By Ayomide Otitoju Pope Leo XIV is set to begin the final leg of his African tour on Tuesday with a visit to Equatorial Guinea, where his increasingly outspoken stance on human rights is expected to draw close attention in one of the continent’s most tightly controlled states. The US-born pontiff arrives after a three-day…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on April 20. JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, announced the development in a post on his X handle on Tuesday, noting that candidates can now access their results through the…
By Ayomide Otitoju A fresh case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Cross River State, prompting renewed surveillance and contact tracing efforts by the state government. The Cross River State Ministry of Health has begun profiling individuals who may have come into contact with a Chinese national admitted after testing positive for the virus. The…
By Ayomide Otitoju Organisers have announced plans for “The Gathering on 100,” a multi-activity event featuring 100 hours of continuous entertainment and lifestyle experiences. The event, which kicks off on Wednesday, April 22, will run through Sunday, April 26 at the National Stadium Surulere. According to the organisers, the programme will feature a wide range…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has attained two major international certifications—ISO/IEC 20000 for IT Service Management Systems and ISO/IEC 38500:2024 for IT Governance Management Systems—reinforcing its commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality technology services. The ISO/IEC 20000 certification, regarded as a global benchmark for excellence in IT service delivery and management, validates the company’s governance framework,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has flagged off the 2026 Annual Medical Screening Programme for public servants, urging workers to prioritise their health through routine checks to enhance productivity and longevity in service.The initiative, themed “Public Servants, Know Your Numbers,” was inaugurated on Tuesday at the Folarin Coker Staff Clinic by the Head…
By Ayomide Otitoju A new international study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health has revealed that Nigeria has the highest number of children living with sickle cell disease globally, with more than 1.5 million affected under the age of 15. The study estimates that nearly nine million children across sub-Saharan Africa were living…
By Ayomide Otitoju As the world commemorates World Creativity and Innovation Day 2026, JMG Limited has highlighted its commitment to applying creativity to real-world challenges through a series of impactful projects.The integrated electro-mechanical solutions firm said its approach to innovation focuses on delivering practical systems that enhance lives and strengthen industrial capacity. This aligns with…
By Ayomide Otitoju As the world commemorates World Creativity and Innovation Day 2026, the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership has emphasised the role of innovation, collaboration and execution in advancing sustainable development and economic transformation.Aligned with the theme “Recreating Tomorrow Today,” the Partnership called on stakeholders across the public and private sectors to move beyond ideation to…
