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2026 World No Tobacco Day: Cancer Society seeks strict implementation of Tobacco Control Act

Group puts economic burden of tobacco consumption in Nigeria at N211.2b annually

World Bank sanctions 4 Nigerian firms, 52 others for corrupt practices

Group calls IGP, ICPC, EFCC to immediately launch a joint criminal investigation into Mahmud Sadis Buba scandal

Tinubu celebrates Airtel Nigeria’s Executive Director, Prince Femi Adeniran at 50

Tinubu approves 1,000 forest guards, deploys special rescue team to Ogbomoso communities, considers military base request

SERAP urges UN chief to refer Nigeria to Security Council over abductions, killings

Tinubu commissions health facilities across Nigeria

Tinubu says fuel subsidy removal saved Nigeria from bankruptcy
Entertainment

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

Davido set for induction into Black Music Walk Of Fame

CREATIVE SECTOR: Strong tech-driven growth

Deejays disown report of Burna Boy’s music ban

David Offor, famous actor as Clarus in 1970s New Masquerade tv home series, passes away

Spotify streams fetch Nigerian artistes N60b in 2025

Grammys 2026: South Africa’s Tyla edges Nigerian artistes with Best African Music Performance

Actors Guild of Nigeria lifts suspension of Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar

NFVCB hails Funke Akindele on box office success of ‘Behind The Scene’
Education

Tinubu commissions TETFUND-funded education projects across Nigeria

NELFUND: No suspension of students’ upkeep allowance

Nigeria: FG urgent legal education system reforms to produce competent, innovative, globally competitive lawyers

Nigeria: Pi-CNG to expand transport support in tertiary institutions

JAMB releases 279 withheld UTME results

Nigeria: Tinubu appoints 39-year-old Prof. Aina JAMB registrar

Nigerian space physicist canvases investment in space research for stake in global relevance

Chess in Slums Africa, Platform School emerge champions at 3rd Ecobank National Schools Team Chess Championship

Nigeria: SSANU, NASU resume negotiation with FG
Health

Group says hospital malnutrition affects up to 45% of patients on admission

Africa CDC confirms recovery of 4 Ebola-affected health workers

WHO seeks ban on flavoured tobacco, nicotine products to protect youth

Tinubu commissions health facilities across Nigeria

WAHO, WHO deepen health cooperation in West Africa

NCDC intensifies surveillance, preparedness against Ebola

UBA unveils diaspora healthcare investment platform to finance specialist hospitals, diagnostic centres, others across Nigeria

Nigeria: NCDC dismisses Ebola rumours

WHO says Ebola risk high inside DR Congo but no pandemic emergency
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Media

Nigeria’s Digital TV switch begins June 17, says minister Idris

Oriental News Summit: Kola Adesina to Lead Dialogue on Nigeria’s Oil Industry Decarbonisation

Report flags Nigeria media funding challenges

Nigeria: Court stops NBC from punishing broadcasters for expressing opinions

Nigeria commits to lead global fight against Fake news

World Press Freedom Day: SERAP, NGE urge government to protect journalists, end insecurity and impunity in Nigeria

Chief Justice of Nigeria frowns at inaccurate, sensational reporting of court proceedings

Tinubu, Gov Adeleke celebrate Shola Oshunkeye, award-winning journalist and publisher at 70

SERAP urges Tinubu to withdraw NBC’s directive targeting broadcasters
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Arne Slot immediately handed lifeline after being fired by Liverpool

AIICO appoints new non-executive director amid eligibility concerns over past deals

Nigeria : DHQ deploys troops, surveillance assets to track perpetrators of Oyo kidnapping

Okomu Oil grows revenue by 60.5% to N172.6b in 2025

Sanwo-Olu felicitates Muslims on Eid-El-Kabir, urges Nigerians to embrace peace

Zenith Bank elevates focus on children, renewing commitment to raising tomorrow’s leaders
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WHO seeks ban on flavoured tobacco, nicotine products to protect youth

2026 World No Tobacco Day: Cancer Society seeks strict implementation of Tobacco Control Act

World No Tobacco Day 2026: Unmask the appeal – countering tobacco and nicotine addiction – WHO

Global economic outlook hangs in balance between geopolitical headwinds and AI boost – WEF

U.S., Iran trade attacks near Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire

World Bank aims to double Africa guarantees to $6.4b by 2030

Xi, Putin criticise U.S. on nuclear, security issues

U.S. funds establishment of 50 Ebola response clinics in DRC, Uganda

Ebola: WHO says 139 suspected dead, numbers expected to rise
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Sports

PSG beat Arsenal 4-3 on penalties to win Champions League

Tinubu congratulates Rangers on winning NPFL

Arsenal win Premier League, end 22-year wait for title

Chess in Slums Africa, Platform School emerge champions at 3rd Ecobank National Schools Team Chess Championship

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

Saka’s goal sends Arsenal to Champions League final

Nigeria targets sports economy growth through intellectual property

NCC boss warns that digital piracy, intellectual property infringement threaten sustainability, investments in sports

Tinubu congratulates Nigerian-American basketball star Ejimofor Anosike on historic achievements in China
Business

NECA says economic reforms yet to fully impact businesses

ISSAN warns rising cyber threats could undermine business sustainability and profitability

World Bank sanctions 4 Nigerian firms, 52 others for corrupt practices

Stanbic IBTC, NAHCO swap external auditors

Abuja Chamber seeks simpler tax compliance, business-friendly reforms

Dangote assures that all Nigerians will have access to his refinery’s IPO as part-owners

Lagos targets global investors at Invest Lagos 3.0 Summit in June

Nestle Nigeria: Strong cost dynamics to anchor earnings resilience – WorldStage Analysis

CIoD Abuja Zone strengthens governance collaboration with Head of Service
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WHO seeks ban on flavoured tobacco, nicotine products to protect youth

by Worldstage News

June 1, 2026

WorldStage-- The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on governments to ban flavours and additives, including menthol, in tobacco and nicotine products to protect children and young people from addiction. WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Mohamed Janabi, made the call in a statement issued on...

2026 World No Tobacco Day: Cancer Society seeks strict implementation of Tobacco Control Act

Group puts economic burden of tobacco consumption in Nigeria at N211.2b annually

TCN extends maintenance on Jos, Bauchi, Gombe transmission line

Lagos confirms empowerment of 5,339 residents, graduates 5,310 from skills centres

ISSAN warns rising cyber threats could undermine business sustainability and profitability

Nigeria announces key reforms to boost transparency, accountability in World Bank funded projects

Business

World Bank sanctions 4 Nigerian firms, 52 others for corrupt practices

June 1, 2026

NIGERIA

Group calls IGP, ICPC, EFCC to immediately launch a joint criminal investigation into Mahmud Sadis Buba scandal

June 1, 2026

NIGERIA

Tinubu celebrates Airtel Nigeria’s Executive Director, Prince Femi Adeniran at 50

May 31, 2026

Stanbic IBTC, NAHCO swap external auditors

by Elijah Olusegun

May 29, 2026

Market reacts negatively to Stanbic IBTC’s warning over 2025 financial statement delay

Business

By Olusegun Elijah WorldStage-- Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading financial services groups,announced May 26 the appointment of Ernst & Young Nigeria (EYN), the external auditor whose immediate past client, the Nigeria Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO), Nigeria's leading...

ALTON, NLNG partner ITREALMS on 2025 E-Waste Dialogue

MTN, ALTON, Upperlink, NiRA back 2026 Nigeria DigitalSENSE forum, awards

by Press Release

June 1, 2026

Leading telecommunications, technology, and internet governance stakeholders have thrown their weight behind the 16th milestone edition of the annual Nigeria...

Consolidated Hallmark risks NGX deadline

Consolidated Hallmark introduces policy that shields professionals, corporate entities from error liability

by Elijah Olusegun

June 1, 2026

By Oludegun Elijah WorldStage-- Consolidated Hallmark Insurance (CHI) Limited recently introduced Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance policy that shields professionals and...