More than 3.5 million children across Southwest Nigeria and Edo State are effectively “invisible” to the law, lacking birth certificates, legal identities, or formal documentation proving they exist. This was revealed by UNICEF during a strategic Media dialogue in Lagos. The staggering figure spans Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, and Edo states, pointing to…
By Tajudeen Suleiman On July 21, 2026, Nigeria’s upstream petroleum regulator, the Nigerian National Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), unveiled the 31 companies that emerged as winners of 37 oil and gas blocks after what observers described as a rigorous evaluation process ultimately determined through a computer-based bid evaluation system designed to eliminate human interference….
As Nigeria confronts an increasing health crisis marked by 125,000 new cancer diagnoses each year and a stark shortage of just 100 specialized oncologists nationwide, a media initiative is reframing the role of journalism in public health. With nearly 70% of cancer cases in the country diagnosed at advanced stages, health experts warn that the…
In a major push to guarantee food security and stimulate economic growth across the state, the Lagos State Agricultural Input Supply Authority (LAISA) has officially hosted the Y2026 Farmers’ Forum, reinforcing the government’s unwavering support for local food producers. Held under the theme “Enhancing Agricultural Inputs Delivery for Food Security and Economic Growth,” the high-profile…
In a major step toward revolutionizing health journalism and public health awareness in Nigeria, Lagos Television’s (LTV) Olasumbo Modupe has been selected as part of the cohort for the 2026 Naija Cancer Watch Fellowship, organized by Sebeccly Cancer Care and Support Centre. Supported by the Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation and Access Bank, the fellowship…
The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has convened a high-level, two-day workshop in Abuja to build the capacity of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and media professionals in exposing and curbing Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) in Nigeria. Themed “Strengthening CSOs and Media Capacity to Contribute to the Fight Against Illicit Financial Flows in…
The Supreme Court has reinstated the final forfeiture of seven multi-million naira properties linked to the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, completely overturning an earlier Court of Appeal decision that had halted the seizure. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Friday, a five-member panel of the apex court, led by…
An advocacy group has wrapped up a three-stage disability intervention project across Lagos State, while calling on the government to scrap “one-size-fits-all” health policies and legally enforce the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs). The initiative concluded this week with a final round of welfare donations to individuals, following two major institutional rollouts earlier in…
Key stakeholders and Policymakers from 10 focal States have rallied behind a legislative push to lock down nutrition funding, declaring that the health of Nigerian children must be secured by law, not left to chance. On Day 2 of the Strategic Policy Discourse on nutrition,Honourable Members of State Houses of Assembly, Chairpersons of relevant Legislative…
Driven by a stark warning that 15 million Children are currently suffering from stunting across Nigeria, Lawmakers, State Leaders and Civil Society Advocates gathered in Lagos for the crucial 2026 Strategic Policy Discourse. Co-hosted by the Civil Society-Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria – CS-SUNN) and development partners, the high-level dialogue brought together Representatives from 10…
