The Development Report

29/04/2026

Kaduna’s education security: after 1,000+ abductions, can accountability protect schools?

Hadiza Ismail breaks down the wins, gaps & lessons.

Click to read full report https://thedevelopmentreport.org/kaduna-education-security-accountability/

25/04/2026

UK–Nigeria Education trade mission wraps up in Abuja & Lagos.

UK schools & skills providers meet Nigerian partners
Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa gives strong backing
Focus on TVET, UK school expansion, in-country delivery

Click to read full story https://thedevelopmentreport.org/uk-nigeria-education-trade-mission-ends-with-strong-foundation-for-skills/

25/04/2026

Rotary Club of Ikoyi hits 104 members after inducting 5 new Rotarians.
Click to read more https://thedevelopmentreport.org/rotary-club-of-ikoyi-inducts-5-new-members-membership-hits-104/

25/04/2026

Third matriculation ceremony held at Vision University, Ikogbo

With 876 inductees welcomed and first graduates expected next year.

Click to read full report here https://thedevelopmentreport.org/newly-matriculated-students-urged-to-soar-beyond-limits-at-vision-university/

02/04/2026

LIRS has pushed individual tax return filing to April 14, 2026.

File only via the eTax platform. No manual submissions.

Click to read full details https://thedevelopmentreport.org/lirs-extends-individual-tax-return-deadline-to-april-14/

02/04/2026

The 12th Rainbow Hall of Fame Awards lit up Lagos.

Click to see winners https://thedevelopmentreport.org/12th-rainbow-hall-of-fame-awards-held-in-lagos/

30/03/2026

“Students spend ₦700k on iPhone, ignore ₦10k book” – Frank Oshanugor

At the Lagos launch of Crime Beat Reporting in Nigeria, the veteran crime journalist laments poor reading culture & urges students to invest in knowledge.

“Readers make good leaders,” he says.

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https://thedevelopmentreport.org/frank-oshanugor-crime-beat-book-launch-lagos/

By Ogeyi Ebinyi Veteran crime journalist Frank Oshanugor has decried Nigeria’s poor reading culture, saying many students would rather buy ₦700,000 iPhones than a ₦10,000 book that could shape their careers. Oshanugor spoke on Thursday in Ikeja at the public presentation of his book, Crime Bea...

30/03/2026

UPDATE: 48-hour curfew imposed in Jos North after deadly late-night attack

Several lives lost as gunmen storm Gari Ya Waye community. Plateau State Govt declares immediate curfew from midnight March 29 to April 1.

Governor Mutfwang condemns the "barbaric, unprovoked" attack.

Click to read more https://thedevelopmentreport.org/48-hour-curfew-imposed-jos-north-plateau-after-deadly-attack/

By Tomiwa Akinbamire Several lives have been reportedly lost following a late night attack in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred in the late hours of Sunday, March 29, at Gari Ya Waye community in Angwan Rukuba, where unidentified gunmen allegedly stormed the are...

27/03/2026

Crawford University inducts 917 students at 21st matriculation ceremony.

832 undergraduates + 85 postgraduates officially joined the faith‑based institution for the 2025/2026 academic session.

Click to read full report https://thedevelopmentreport.org/crawford-university-inducts-917-students-21st-matriculation-ceremony-2026/

By Fasomo Micheal Crawford University has formally inducted 917 students into its academic community during the institution’s 21st matriculation ceremony, marking the start of the 2025/2026 academic session. The event, held on Wednesday at the university’s main campus, saw 832 undergraduates and...

26/03/2026

The Development Report got featured on Social Voices Weekend , spotlighting a critical public health issue, tuberculosis, and the role media plays in tackling it.