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3SC, Inter Lagos open 2026/27 NPFL season
By Tosin Omojola The 2026/27 NPFL season kicks off on Friday, August 28, with Shooting Stars (3SC) hosting Inter Lagos in the opening South-West derby. Fixtures were unveiled at the NPFL AGM in Ibadan. Matchday One continues Sunday nationwide with key fixtures including Ikorodu City vs Ranchers Bees, Abia Warriors vs Kun Khalifat, Barau FC vs Nasarawa United, Rivers United…
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EDOHERMA tightens healthcare regulation, deploys mobile inspection units in Edo
The Edo Healthcare Regulation and Monitoring Agency (EDOHERMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to stricter healthcare regulation to protect patients, eliminate quackery and improve service quality. Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin, said the agency is intensifying enforcement under Section 27 of the EDOHERMA Law to ensure compliance and transparency across healthcare facilities. She announced the deployment of Mobile Health Inspection…
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Edo seeks NITDA backing on digital literacy, innovation
Edo State Government, through the Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy (MCDE), has begun talks with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to boost digital literacy, workforce development and innovation in line with Governor Monday Okpebholo’s SHINE Agenda. The engagement took place during a visit by Commissioner Ohimai Ehijimetor to NITDA Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, in Abuja. Ehijimetor said…
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NITDA moves to fast-track national regulatory sandbox
..rallies regulators to drive digital innovation The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has called for stronger collaboration among regulators to accelerate Nigeria’s National Regulatory Sandbox, saying inter-agency cooperation is key to an innovation-friendly ecosystem. Speaking through the National Coordinator of the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), Ms. Victoria Fabunmi, at a workshop…
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Ogun scores major win against kidnapping syndicate
…rescues abducted polytechnic students alive The Ogun State Government on Thursday recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against kidnapping, with the successful rescue of the seven students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, in Remo North Local Government Area, who were abducted by suspected kidnappers earlier this week. Governor Dapo Abiodun, while addressing journalists at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta,…
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NITDA unveils regulatory framework to drive Nigeria’s Sovereign Cloud Initiative
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has unveiled the regulatory instruments for the National Sovereignty Cloud Initiative (NSCI), a major step aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s digital sovereignty and accelerating the growth of the country’s digital economy. The NSCI, a Federal Government programme coordinated by NITDA, is designed to boost the adoption of secure and reliable cloud infrastructure through the…
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NFF boss hails Super Falcons as NSC pledges N60m goal bonus
By Tosin Omojola The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has hailed the Super Falcons for booking a place in the quarter-finals of the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), while urging the team to remain focused on securing qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Gusau praised the players for their resilience,…
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Lagos targets universal healthcare with new health sector reforms
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday said his administration is shifting from projects to building lasting healthcare institutions that ensure quality, accessible and affordable care. Speaking at the 2nd Eko Health Convention in Lekki, Sanwo-Olu unveiled reforms in health insurance, digital health, infrastructure and workforce development. The theme, “Building a Healthier Lagos: Connecting Access with Excellence,” reflects the need…
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Ibadan hosts NPFL AGM as clubs gear up for new season
By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in the ancient city of Ibadan on Friday, bringing together key stakeholders ahead of the 2026/27 season. The meeting will take place at the Professor Theophilus Ogunlesi Events Hall, opposite the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. A major highlight of the AGM will be…
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CAF Draw sets Rangers, Rivers, 3SC, El-kanemi on continental path
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s representatives in the 2026 CAF inter-club competitions have learned their opponents following the preliminary round draws conducted by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Rangers International have been drawn against SobeMap FC of the Benin Republic in the first preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. Should the Flying Antelopes…
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