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TYLA IS COMING TO LAGOS ON DEC 22 — A BOYCOTT CONVERSATION IS BREWING ONLINE

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TYLA IS COMING TO LAGOS ON DEC 22 — A BOYCOTT CONVERSATION IS BREWING ONLINE South African hitmaker TYLA, just put Lagos on her world tour map. The announcement should have been pure celebration. Instead, it’s turned into one of the biggest music debates in Nigeria this week. On one side you have fans counting down to December. On the other, you have people saying the concert shouldn’t happen at all. On Monday July 27, 2026, Tyla revealed THE A_POP WORLD TOUR. Her first global headline run, and it’s built around her second album _A_POP_ which came out July 24. The album has 14 tracks. The early singles “CHANEL”, “IS IT”, “SHE DID IT AGAIN” and “IS IT LOVE” have already been getting traction on TikTok and radio. The details given for the concept is still very sketchy as the venue is yet to be announced but the city it is to hold has been mentioned. The sale for the presale tickets also commenced yesterday July 29 and the general sale for the tickets starts on the 31st of ...
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SECURITY CHIEFS MEET IN ABUJA AS GOVERNMENT ROLLS OUT SURVEILLANCE AIRCRAFT AND COMMUNITY POLICING PLANS

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SECURITY CHIEFS MEET IN ABUJA AS GOVERNMENT ROLLS OUT SURVEILLANCE AIRCRAFT AND COMMUNITY POLICING PLANS While economic officials were talking about money in Abuja, Nigeria’s security leadership was meeting 10 minutes away to talk about safety.  The National Security Adviser convened an emergency session with service chiefs, 12 state governors, the IGP, and representatives of traditional rulers. The timing was not accidental. Forty-eight hours earlier, President Bola Tinubu ordered a manhunt after an attack in Kaduna where 30 people were reported killed and houses were burnt. In Plateau, troops had just foiled a reprisal attack. Across the Northwest, banditry and kidnapping continue to strain communities. The message from the meeting: security is now being treated as an economic issue, not just a military one. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde opened the presentation with two new surveillance aircraft procured by the state government.  The aircraft are equipped with ...
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WHO LAUNCHES $2 BILLION PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS PLAN AS EBOLA SURGES IN DR CONGO AND HEATWAVES HIT EUROPE.

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 WHO LAUNCHES $2 BILLION PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS PLAN AS EBOLA SURGES IN DR CONGO AND HEATWAVES HIT EUROPE GENEVA/KINSHASA/MADRID. The World Health Organization today launched its most ambitious health security plan since COVID-19: a *$2 billion Global Pandemic Preparedness and Climate Health Plan*.  The launch came as two crises unfolded simultaneously — an Ebola outbreak in Central Africa and record-breaking heatwaves across Europe and the United States. WHO officials said the plan is about connecting the dots. Climate change, disease, and conflict are no longer separate problems.  EBOLA IN DR CONGO — 3,200 CASES AND COUNTING The WHO confirmed that Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have risen to 3,200 confirmed infections with 1,405 deaths since the outbreak began in March 2026. The case fatality rate is 44%. The outbreak is in North Kivu and Ituri provinces — areas that have seen armed conflict for years. That makes every part of the...
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CBN AND WTO LEADERS WRAP UP ABUJA FORUM WITH PUSH FOR DIGITAL TRADE AND SME FINANCING

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CBN AND WTO LEADERS WRAP UP ABUJA FORUM WITH PUSH FOR DIGITAL TRADE AND SME FINANCING ABUJA, Thursday July 30, 2026. The 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum ended today at the Central Bank of Nigeria headquarters with Nigeria putting its economic reform agenda on full display before African and global leaders.  For two days, Abuja became the meeting point for central bankers, finance ministers, trade experts, fintech founders, and development partners all asking the same question: how do African economies stay stable when the world keeps shifting? The answer delivered in the closing communique was direct: resilience will come from digital finance, stronger small businesses, and trade that actually works across African borders. The forum, themed “Building Resilience Amidst Geoeconomic Uncertainties,” was organized by the CBN in partnership with the Emerging Markets Forum and the Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa.  The final session featured a fireside di...
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NITDA to License Tech Firms for Independent Software Testing Under New National Quality Framework

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) announced plans to accredit and license private technology companies as independent software testing organizations. The landmark regulatory decision forms part of a broader push to roll out the National Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Framework, designed to curb system failures, bolster national cybersecurity, and instill trust in digital governance across public institutions and regulated private sectors. The announcement was confirmed in an official statement signed by NITDA Director-General Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi under the statutory provisions of the NITDA Act 2007. Under the new mandate, third-party quality assurance and safety certification will become a strict prerequisite for all software applications deployed across the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government of Nigeria. Unifying Nigeria’s Digital Standards The new framework combines three key regulatory instruments into a unified n...
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Pharmacists Urge Federal Government to Regulate Online Health Influencers Amid Rising Misinformation

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The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) and healthcare stakeholders across the country have issued an urgent call to the Federal Government, demanding immediate regulatory oversight on social media health influencers. The push comes amid growing concerns over the unregulated promotion of prescription drugs, unverified herbal remedies, and dubious medical supplements across popular platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter).  Pharmacy leaders warn that the unchecked dissemination of medical advice by digital content creators without professional medical training is fueling self-medication, antibiotic resistance, and severe adverse drug reactions among unsuspecting Nigerians. The Rise of Digital Health Content and Its Dangers In recent years, social media algorithms have propelled "health and wellness" content creators into viral fame. While some leverage their platforms for public health education, a significant portion of non-licensed influencers promo...
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U.S. to Discontinue Routine Visa Processing in Abuja, 24 Other African Cities Effective August 1

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The United States Department of State has announced a major restructuring of its diplomatic operations across Africa, ending routine visa services at its embassy in Abuja and 24 other diplomatic posts across the continent effective August 1, 2026. Under the new operational strategy, routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa adjudications will be centralized into designated regional hubs. U.S. officials stated that the shift is intended to streamline operations, enhance security screening, and ensure standard vetting procedures across foreign missions. A Major Shift in Consular Strategy The decision marks one of the most sweeping realignments of U.S. consular services on the African continent in recent years. According to statements issued by the State Department, the consolidation aligns with broader administrative priorities to optimize government resources while maintaining strict border security standards. "The Department of State is constantly evaluating its overseas operations...
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