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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Rights

September 15, 2026

UN highlights Nigeria’s SDG, youth innovation efforts

Ms Mohammed highlighted Nigeria’s efforts to advance inclusive development, women’s empowerment and youth-led innovation during a recent visit to the country.

Nigerian youths
September 15, 2026

Commission ‌now model for data protection authorities globally, says NDPC boss

NDPC says officials from 17 countries have visited Nigeria in the last two years to learn from its data protection regulatory experience.

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)
September 15, 2026

UN deputy chief hails Ogun, Imo on women’s empowerment, digital innovation

UN deputy secretary-general concluded a multi-state visit to Nigeria, commending Ogun and Imo governments for advancing women’s empowerment and digital innovation.

Hope Uzodimma, Amina Mohammed, Dapo Abiodun
September 15, 2026

FG, UN Women deepen gender-responsive budgeting 

The federal government, in collaboration with UN Women and development partners, has intensified efforts to institutionalise gender-responsive planning and budgeting across MDAs.

African women
September 14, 2026

Court dismisses UI VC’s injunction application to stop student activists’ reinstatement

The judge said there was effectively no order left to stay, noting the affected students had resumed classes and the substantive matter was pending before the Court of Appeal.

The three students.
September 14, 2026

NSCDC rescues trafficked minor, arrests alleged suspects

Fifteen of the 16 trafficked minors had recently been rescued by NSCDC operatives, while one remained missing.

NSCDC officials on duty used to illustrate the story
September 14, 2026

UK ministers seek probe into removal of U.S. diplomat

British ministers have called for an investigation into the reported secret removal of a U.S. diplomat accused of possessing indecent images of children.

Andy Burnham
September 14, 2026

CSOs advocate urgent action on pollution, ecological crises in Niger Delta

CSOs in Rivers have called for environmental policies that address the reality faced by communities whose livelihoods were ruined by pollution and ecological degradation.

Polluted Niger Delta area
September 14, 2026

Sokoto: Police warn against social media misuse, cybercrimes

The police command in Sokoto has warned residents against misusing social media platforms to circulate unverified information, fake news, and harmful rumours.

Cops in Kebbi
September 14, 2026

Police, social welfare officials return to Auchi alleged assault scene

The victim and a suspect accompanied the officials to identify other persons captured in videos of the incident.