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Federated Chapel of NUJ and Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital to Launch 2026 Mental Health Awareness Campaign and Annual Lecture

FIC Report (Edo State) – The Federated Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, in collaboration with the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Usel

Federal Ministry of Information

world

Shock and anger after top Ghanaian politician sentenced to 20 years for illegal mining

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as "Chairman Wontumi", was also fined more than $10,000 (£7,450).

BBC World

Man arrested in Delta while attempting to sell his friend's motorcycle

A suspect, identified as John Keba, has been arrested for attempting to sell his friend's motorcycle in Ika Local Governme

Linda Ikeji

world

Police officers arrested for allegedly seeking roadside bribe from Nigeria's anti-corruption boss

They are accused of stopping Musa Aliyu at a fake roadblock and telling him to drive to a cash machine.

BBC World

politics

Nigeria's Works Minister Umahi Reportedly Seeks Transfer Of Mary Habila Death Probe, Autopsy To Abuja Amid Controversy

Nigeria's Works Minister Umahi Reportedly Seeks Transfer Of Mary Habila Death Probe, Autopsy To Abuja Amid Controversy Multiple sources familiar with the matter told SaharaReporter

Sahara Reporters

technology

Francophone Africa’s smallest shops could become its biggest business opportunity

How Francophone West Africa's corner shops became the continent's most overlooked commerce opportunity and the startups racing to serve them.

Jul 21, 202615 min read

TechCabal

world

Watch: Flooded towns and evacuations as Chile hit by heavy rain

A "state of catastrophe" has been declared in Coquimbo and Huasco following the downpour.

BBC World

Access Bank to Host Maiden MSME Conference, Launches SME App

Access Bank is set to host the maiden edition of its MSME Conference on Friday, July 24, 2026, at its Head Office in Victoria Island, Lagos. The conference, themed “AI for SM

Nairametrics

Ovaloop CEO: Poor financial records lock Nigerian SMEs out of bank credit

Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ovaloop Technologies, Mr Princewill Mba, has said that many small businesses are unable to access bank loans because they cannot provide t

Nairametrics

"I 'm fine and healthy" - Video of late Mary Habila debunking her d3ath rumours 3 days before she d!ed at Umahi's residence

Late Mary Habila's colleague and close friend, Anita Baaki, has shared a video of the deceased dismissing the false rumour

Linda Ikeji

Older man slaps fan at MLB game for not standing for national anthem in viral video

An older man at a recent baseball game took issue with a younger fan choosing to remain seated during the national an

Linda Ikeji

FG says highest bidder wonât automatically get oil blocks

The Federal Government has said companies offering the highest financial bids will not automatically win oil blocks in the ongoing 20

Jul 21, 20263 min read

Linda Ikeji

Michael Odafe Ugbewanko Named to Forbes Human Resources Council

Nigerian management consultant, organizational strategist, and leadership expert, Michael Odafe Ugbewanko, Lead Consultant at Dmidaf Global Consult has been accepted into the Forbe

Nairametrics

Governor Caleb Mutfwang apologises to Igbos over role Plateau state played in civil war claiming they were 'deceived'

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has expressed regret over the role playe

Linda Ikeji

startups

LemFi partners BVNK to power stablecoin-based remittance settlements

LemFi is partnering with BVNK to use stablecoins for remittance settlements, aiming to cut costs and deliver faster cross-border transfers.

Benjamin Dada

From Gas Abundance to Gas Access: Why Infrastructure, Not Reserves, Will Define Nigeria’s Energy Future

Nigeria’s biggest energy challenge is no longer about whether gas exists in sufficient quantity. It is about whether that gas can actually reach the people, industries, infrastruct

Nairametrics

Fake agency: ICPC grills Femi Gbajabiamila

The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Monday, July 21, went before the Independent Corrupt Practic