Economy/Business
New master plan to grow capital market to N750trn — SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says the new Nigeria Capital Market Master Plan (NCMMP) 2.0 targets growth of the market from N250 trillion to N750 trillion.
Author: Afonne Emmanuel
Health
High cost of dental care limits access to treatment in Nigeria — Dentist
Dr Ridwan Kekere-Ekun, Deputy Medical Director, General Hospital, Apapa, says high costs of dental materials, equipment and hospital operations limit Nigerians’ access to timely dental care.
Politics
Nnaji not in governorship race to secure immunity – Support Group
The G27 support group for Chief Uche Nnaji governorship ambition has dismissed suggestions that his participation in the 2027 Enugu governorship election is aimed at securing constitutional immunity to frustrate his ongoing court case.
General News
CBN seeks media collaboration with NAN for credible news content
The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) has sought media collaboration with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to access timely, accurate and credible news content about Nigeria for its television channel, Flame TV.
Sports
Ex-FCTA spokesman urges FIFA to introduce Over-40 World Cup
Former Spokesman of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Nosike Ogbuenyi, has urged the World Football Governing body (FIFA) to introduce an Over-40 World Cup for retired football stars.
Features
Mental Health: How integration of primary care will close treatment gaps
For many Nigerians, mental health means one thing: a “mad person” on the street.
Sports
Ride Abuja race could become national championship, earn UCI points — CFN
The Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN) says the inaugural Ride Abuja Cycling Race has the potential to evolve into a national championship and provide Nigerian cyclists with opportunities to earn Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) points.
Agriculture
Lagos consumers raise alarm over discoloured yam tubers
Some Lagos residents have raised the alarm over the increasing occurrence of discoloured yam, popularly known as “chocolate yam”, questioning the quality of the produce.
Environment
Lack of awareness threatens Lagos used cooking oil recovery initiative
Lack of awareness among residents and food vendors is undermining Lagos’ initiative to encourage proper disposal of used cooking oil.
Sports
Depleted Super Eagles hold Russia to 3-3 draw
The Super Eagles of Nigeria held Russia to a 3-3 draw in an international friendly in Nizhny Novgorod on Tuesday.