Latest News from Monday, September 14th, 2026

The British High Commissioner-designate to Nigeria, Pete Vowles, has arrived in Abuja to begin his new diplomatic assignment.

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has assured organised labour that the Federal Government will address concerns over proposed changes to the administration of King’s College, Lagos, through dialogue.

J.P. Morgan has included selected Federal Government of Nigeria bonds in its newly introduced Government Bond Index–Emerging Markets Edge, assigning Nigeria a 7.40% weighting.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has adjusted the arrival and examination times for candidates taking part in the first session of the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.

Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton to win the 2026 US Open men’s singles title, overcoming the American in four sets at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.

President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, on Monday sounded the gong at the Nigerian Exchange to formally open the N2.15 trillion Initial Public Offering of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals.

Education and mental health experts are calling on the Federal Government to regulate children’s internet use rather than completely cut off those under 16 from the digital world.

Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, have recorded fresh successes in separate operations in Borno and Adamawa states, including the surrender of a Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province terrorist and the arrest of six suspected kidnappers.

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has backed the ongoing strike by resident doctors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), calling on the Lagos State Government to urgently resolve the dispute over their welfare and remuneration.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has condemned an alleged attack on its members during a grassroots meeting in Obuoffia Ward, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State, describing the incident as an attack on democratic participation.

The National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP), Kano State branch, says about 570 doctors are currently serving more than 20 million people in government-owned hospitals across the state.

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for arresting three suspects allegedly linked to Thursday’s attack on Ayilamo community in Logo Local Government Area.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has released the final list of candidates for the 2027 National Assembly elections, as political parties intensify preparations for the general elections.

President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Paris, France, as he continues his three-week annual leave in Europe.