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EFCC, ICPC in joint investigation of NFF over alleged misuse of N12b

Nigeria: Oshiomhole-led investigative committee discovers ex-Gov Obaseki spent N3.8b on museum project

EFCC boss orders withdrawal of cybercrime charges against Maryam Shehu, Abubakar Shuraim Abdulhamad

2027: Speaker Abbas assures IRI that Nigeria is committed to free, fair elections

EFCC boss commended for turning proceeds of corruption into national assets

World Humanitarian Day: UN calls for scaled-up support to millions of Nigerians in need and safety for the aid workers helping them

Tinubu tasks Homeland Security adviser to coordinate five-year national security threat assessment, defence plan

Tinubu appoints Abel Olumuyiwa as Head of Civil Service of the Federation

NiHSA assesses Abuja flash floods, calls for urgent action on drainage, waterways
Entertainment

Funke Akindele set to release latest film ‘Where Is Mr. Right?’ Aug. 15

British singer Luca Zuccotti visits Afrika Shrine, celebrates Fela’s Afrobeats legacy

Burna Boy is Africa’s best-selling artiste with 14.46m equivalent album units

Tems makes history as first African female artiste to clinch Diamond single in U.S.

MTN, Ultima offer N225m recording deal, others to Next Afrobeat Star 2.0 winner

Funke Akindele confirms inspiration by American filmmaker Tyler Perry

Burna Boy edges Tems as African artiste on billboard Hot 100 entries

Burna Boy, Shakira set to release FIFA World Cup song “Dai Dai”

Davido set for induction into Black Music Walk Of Fame
Education

Nigeria: FG builds 34,800 bed spaces in 24 institutions to close gap

Nigeria: Education Minister commences repositioning monotechnic, MBTE for transforming, technical, vocational training system

Ondo: Aiyedatiwa increases subvention to state-owned tertiary institutions

ASUU issues strike ultimatum as Kaduna varsity losses 200 lecturers

UBEC challenges stakeholders on HOPE-EDU implementation

Nigeria: FG vows zero tolerance for health sector corruption

ASUU wants FG to fund research in key economic sectors

Minister says reviewed agriculture curricula will equip Nigerian youths with relevant skills

ACCI seeks TETFund backing for gemology centre
Health

Nigeria eyes local production of cancer equipment by 2030

Nigeria seeks African-led research, partnerships to tackle hepatobiliary cancers

NAFDAC to strengthen regulation of blood, blood product for public health safety

UN hails Gov AbdulRazaq’s strides on reproductive health, human capital devt.

Clinoscope Services expands holdings in Neimeth Pharmaceuticals with ₦312m share purchase

Sanwo-Olu unveils roadmap for sustainable healthcare at Eko Health Convention

Nigeria: FG approves institutional and financing framework to accelerate electrification of health facilities

Nigeria: FG establishes Autism Centres across geopolitical zones in a major reforms for autism care

NACA seeks sustainable financing to safeguard Nigeria’s HIV response
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Nigerian Press Council seeks involvement in EFCC’s anti-corruption fight

TikTok removes 4.8m violative videos in Nigeria in Q2 2026

GOCOP confirms Olisa Agbakoba to chair 2026 conference in Lagos

Neptune Prime unveils Institute of Journalism, begins sale of application forms

UNESCO appoints Odumosu as Focal Point for safety of Nigerian journalists

Nigerians will no longer pay annual Digital Access Fees – NBC

CBN ex-Deputy Governor, Tunde Lemo to chair 8th Penpushing Media anniversary lecture

Tinubu directs FCCPC to investigate alleged infringement against Nigerian media organisations

TikTok removes 12m violative videos in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Nigeria : FG, states, LGs to share ₦3.007trn revenue for July

Geregu Power reissues recent information to NGX on new letterhead with current directors after WorldStage story

CBN’s Hakama Sidi-Ali emerges Nigeria’s 2026 spokesperson of the year

Adeleke wins Osun governorship poll, jubilation in Ile-Ife

Nigeria meets OPEC quota for third consecutive month as output hits 1.67mbpd

CBN launches Cohort 2 of the Regulatory Sandbox Programme
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World Humanitarian Day: UN calls for scaled-up support to millions of Nigerians in need and safety for the aid workers helping them

WTO retains 72% of world trade despite uncertainties – Okonjo-Iweala

U.S. hits Nigeria, 80 other countries with new tariffs citing ‘forced labour’

Trump approves 30-year nuclear pact with Saudi Arabia

Trump threatens strikes on Iran’s power plants, next week without deal

Trump expects payment for Strait of Hormuz control

World Population Day: UNFPA urges investments in young people’s choices, future

Ukraine sets Russian refinery ablaze in fresh drone attack

NATO leaders to gather in Ankara, soothe tensions with Trump
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Nigeria: EFCC FC Kano wins Inter-Service Unity Cup

Cycling Africa takes over management of Cycling Lagos, Cycling Kano, unveils expansion plan across African cities

NPFL boss wants Nigeria league to embrace commercial model to survive

Nigeria: Speaker hails Team Nigeria for sterling outing at Commonwealth Games

Tinubu congratulates Team Nigeria on outstanding performance at Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win 2026 World Cup

Lionel Messi inspires Argentina’s stunning late rally past England into World Cup final

World Cup: Spain beat France 2-0 to reach final

Nigeria targets World Fencing Championships
Business

Sanwo-Olu, Popoola, business leaders seek stronger communication and innovation at 13th Lagos PR Conference

Academy Press announces date, agenda for 62nd AGM

WorldStage’s report on Otedola’s widening grip on First HoldCo causes ripples beyond capital market, as AI Query raises financial-system-governance question

Concerns over First HoldCo as Otedola’s recurring corporate ventures’ patterns receive spotlight following Geregu Power’s N40b bond default

Sanwo-Olu, Kupoluyi, Neliaku, other distinguished speakers to headline 13th Lagos Public Relations Stakeholders’ Conference

Lagos, FirstBank, Zenith Bank back QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit 2.0

Critical Minerals Financing Corp widening losses in 9 months despite higher fee income

Dangote, Canada’s Prime Minister discuss investment partnerships

Nigeria: FG orders MDAs to fully comply with data protection act, designate data protection officers
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EFCC boss orders withdrawal of cybercrime charges against Maryam Shehu, Abubakar Shuraim Abdulhamad

by Segun Otokiti

August 21, 2026

WorldStage-- The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede has compassionately ordered the withdrawal of charges preferred against Maryam Isah Shehu and Abubakar Shuraim Abdulhamad, who were, on Thurday August 21, 2026 arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal...

Geregu Power’ chairman Yari indicts former owners of disappointing legacy after personally offset defaulted ₦40b bond

Sanwo-Olu sets fresh agenda to end blackouts, as Lagos targets 3,500MW power supply

Geregu Power: Chairman’s bailout of ₦40b bond default further sustains market skepticism as stock fails to appreciate

2027: Speaker Abbas assures IRI that Nigeria is committed to free, fair elections

EFCC boss commended for turning proceeds of corruption into national assets

NIGERIA

World Humanitarian Day: UN calls for scaled-up support to millions of Nigerians in need and safety for the aid workers helping them

August 19, 2026

NIGERIA

Tinubu tasks Homeland Security adviser to coordinate five-year national security threat assessment, defence plan

August 19, 2026

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Tinubu appoints Abel Olumuyiwa as Head of Civil Service of the Federation

August 19, 2026

Academy Press announces date, agenda for 62nd AGM

by Boyo Akomo

August 19, 2026

Academy Press announces date, agenda for 62nd AGM

Business

WorldStage-- Academy Press Plc has formally announced that its 62nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The meeting will be held physically at the company's registered office located at 28/32 Industrial...

NAICOM charges brokers to strengthen professionalism, public trust

NIIRA 2025: NAICOM licenses more insurers after meeting capital requirements

by Abiodun Folarin

August 20, 2026

By Abiodun Folarin WorldStage— The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), has issued new licences to additional insurance companies, confirmed and verified...