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By Chidinma Onwumere Nigeria’s public health system has taken a further step toward strengthening diagnostic self-reliance with the local packaging of a WHO pre-qualified HIV Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) at a facility in Lagos. The development highlights a broader shift in how essential health commodities are produced, supplied, and regulated across the continent. The HIV test in question, the Standard Q HIV 1 & 2 RDT was previously manufactured and distributed as a fully imported finished product. Through regulatory approval granted under the WHO Pre-Qualification Change Notification, local packaging is now authorised at Colexa Biosensor, a Nigerian facility, making it…

INEC has proposed N873.78bn budget for 2027 General Elections and sought N171bn for 2026 operations. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has told the National Assembly that it requires N873.78 billion to conduct the 2027 general elections, alongside N171 billion to fund its operations in the 2026 fiscal year. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this while presenting the Commission’s 2026 budget proposal and projected 2027 election costs before the National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral Matters in Abuja.   According to Amupitan, the N873.78bn estimate covers the full conduct of national polls in 2027. The…

Two children were reportedly killed and 13 others injured in a drone strike on a mosque in Al-Rahad, North Kordofan, where all the victims were students at the adjoining school. The attack came just hours after a primary school in Dilling, South Kordofan, was hit, with further injuries reported. WFP warehouse hit The warehouse of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) in the South Kordofan capital, Kadugli, also was struck by suspected rockets, significantly damaging buildings and mobile storage units.  Recent days have also seen drone strikes reported in other parts of South Kordofan, North Kordofan and West Kordofan states, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told journalists in New York. Strikes have occurred close to key supply routes linking the city of…

Liam Payne, who died aged 31 after plunging from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, spent more than half his life in the public eye as a member of one of the world’s most successful boy bands. The singer from Wolverhampton in central England was first unsuccessful in his audition on the hugely popular television talent show “The X Factor”. But he hit gold on the programme in 2010, aged just 16, joining Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik — and One Direction was born. Over the next six years, the group enjoyed global fame and legions of screaming…

Atletico Madrid produced a stunning performance to beat FC Barcelona 4-0 in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, with Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman scoring one goal and providing an assist. The hosts took the lead in the seventh minute after Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia made a costly mistake that resulted in an own goal. Atletico doubled their advantage in the 14th minute when Antoine Griezmann found the back of the net. In the 33rd minute, Julian Alvarez set up Lookman, who finished calmly to make it 3-0. The Nigerian forward then turned provider in first-half stoppage time, assisting Alvarez…

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,438 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,447 per dollar on Wednesday.But the naira depreciated to N1,355 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the naira rose to N1,355 per dollar from N1,350 per dollar on Wednesday reflecting N5 depreciation for the naira. Consequently, the margin between the parallel and official markets narrowed to N88 per dollar from N97 per dollar on Wednesday. The post Naira rises to N1,438/$ in parallel market appeared first…

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has lauded the Bank of Industry (BOI) for disbursing a historic N636 billion to businesses in 2025, describing the feat as the institution’s highest annual lending performance and a clear indicator that ongoing economic reforms are strengthening Nigeria’s development finance architecture. The President said the scale of financing reflects growing institutional discipline and improved macroeconomic stability, which he noted are unlocking long-term capital for enterprises and productive sectors nationwide. Data released on the bank’s operations show that the N636 billion facility reached over 7,000 enterprises across the country. Sectoral allocation indicates that…

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 February 2026 – Standout MotoGP Booth Experience for Fans in Malaysia MotoGP fans were treated to a unique motorsports experience at the MotoGP Launch in Kuala Lumpur, held from 2 – 7 February, 2026. Organised by Honda LCR and supported by GOD55 Sports, the free-entry Fan Zone attracted over 10,000 motorsports enthusiasts throughout the week. Visitors enjoyed up-close access to official 2026 racing leathers and helmets worn by Johann Zarco and Diogo Moreira, alongside video features showcasing the latest riders’ featured video and the growing partnership between Honda LCR and GOD55…

The concept of a prediction game has evolved far beyond friendly debates about Super Bowl game predictions. What once revolved around casual sports forecasting has transformed into a sophisticated blend of artificial intelligence, data analytics, and interactive skill-based gaming.   Across the United States, Germany, and the Netherlands, players are embracing a new generation of prediction platforms that combine traditional sports prediction with real-time strategic gameplay.   In 2026, prediction is no longer just about guessing outcomes — it’s about data, speed, and decision-making.   The Cultural Impact of Sports Prediction in the United States   Sports forecasting has always…

 “This is yet another step by the Israeli authorities towards rendering a viable Palestinian State impossible, in violation of the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination,” he said. He warned that if implemented, the decisions “will undoubtedly accelerate the dispossession of Palestinians and their forcible transfer, and lead to the creation of more illegal Israeli settlements.”  This in turn “will also further deprive Palestinians of their natural resources and restrict their enjoyment of other human rights.” Acquiring more land On 8 February, the Israeli security cabinet approved a package of measures that would increase Israeli civilian authority in Areas A and B of the West Bank, which together constitute roughly 40 per cent of the territory. Some of these powers…