By Ayomide Otitoju The newly appointed Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Segun Aina, has pledged to make the protection of the Board’s integrity his top priority, promising a stronger crackdown on examination malpractice and admission fraud. Aina made the commitment on Friday during his formal handover ceremony at JAMB’s National…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Ekiti State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the 2026 Malaria Larval Source Management (LSM) intervention aimed at reducing malaria transmission and strengthening disease control across the state. The Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, gave the assurance in Ado-Ekiti while receiving a delegation of federal and state partners implementing the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has recorded more than 3,500 confirmed Ebola cases, surpassing the total reported during the country’s deadliest outbreak between 2018 and 2020, according to official figures released on Friday. The latest outbreak is centred in the conflict-affected eastern region, where decades of violence have complicated disease surveillance…
By Ayomide Otitoju Troops of the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, operating under 2 Division as part of Operation Wabaizigan, have rescued 14 persons abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Lagos–Benin Expressway in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. According to a statement issued by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 4 Brigade,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Niger State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited for the development and implementation of a Gas Master Plan aimed at accelerating industrialisation and economic growth through the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline. The agreement was signed during the AKK and Energy Business…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday commissioned Nigeria’s first integrated energy hub, developed by the Ibile Oil and Gas Corporation (IOGC), describing the facility as a major milestone in the country’s transition to cleaner, affordable and sustainable energy. Located along the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, the facility combines multiple energy solutions, including Premium…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has hosted undergraduate members of the Nigeria Economics Students Association (NESA) from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) for a career engagement programme aimed at preparing young professionals for the evolving workplace. The immersive session provided students with firsthand exposure to career opportunities…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has announced an investment of more than ₦620 billion in digital infrastructure during the first half of 2026, as the telecommunications company continues to expand network capacity, improve coverage and accelerate broadband connectivity across the country. The announcement accompanied the release of the company’s H1 2026 financial results,…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria Communications Plc recorded a 70.6 per cent increase in profit after tax to ₦707.54 billion for the six months ended 30 June 2026, driven by strong revenue growth, improved operational performance and continued investment in sustainability initiatives. The telecommunications giant disclosed in its condensed consolidated financial statements that revenue rose…
