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The Federal Government has shortlisted 65 student innovators from a competitive pool of 30,639 applicants across 404 tertiary institutions nationwide to receive a N50 million grant. This initiative aims to support and encourage innovation among students, providing financial backing to help develop their projects and ideas into impactful solutions.

NEWS AT 9 ON IDEA TELEVISION KADUNA BOOSTS WATER SUPPLY, TARGETS UNIVERSAL ACCESS WATCH: youtube.com/live/jhbcqslVR…

UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network’s (SDSN) 2025 Annual Impact Report.ideatv.live/2026/03/23/un-…

NEWS BY 9 ON IDEA TELEVISION ZAMBIA TO INTEGRATE AI INTO SCHOOLS WATCH: youtube.com/live/jhbcqslVR…

NEWS BY 9 ON IDEA TELEVISION NIGERIA LAUNCHES MENTORSHIP FOR YOUNG ENGINEERS ON ALETO BRIDGE WATCH:youtube.com/live/jhbcqslVR…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has deployed a response team to Calabar, Cross River State, following a gas explosion in the Edibe-Edibe area of Calabar South Local Government Area. The explosion left dozens injured, and emergency responders are working alongside other stakeholders, including the Nigerian Red Cross Society and local authorities, to provide assistance and contain the situation.

HEALTH: The Federal Government has announced plans to roll out Lenacapavir, a new long-acting HIV prevention injection, starting in March 2026. This twice-yearly injectable drug represents a significant advancement in HIV prevention efforts.

Police have arrested Tajudeen Baruwa after he led members of his faction to seize control of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) national secretariat in Abuja.

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has directed that a completed 15-kilometre section of the Enugu–Onitsha Expressway be opened to traffic on or before March 31. This move aims to improve transportation and ease traffic flow on this critical route, enhancing connectivity between Enugu and Onitsha.

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is probing a suspected fake visa agent accused of defrauding clients of about N20 million.

NEWS UPDATE ON IDEA TELEVISION Oil Prices Drop As European Stocks Rebound WATCH: youtube.com/live/PwGU_XLdC…

NEWS UPDATE ON IDEA TELEVISION. BURKINA FASO LAUNCHES PACTDIGITAL TO BOOST DIGITAL GROWTH. WATCH: youtube.com/live/PwGU_XLdC…

HEALTH: The Federal Government has announced plans to roll out Lenacapavir, a new long-acting HIV prevention injection, starting in March 2026. This twice-yearly injectable drug represents a significant advancement in HIV prevention efforts.

Europe’s worsening jet-fuel shortage is forcing buyers to look beyond traditional suppliers, with reports saying interest is rising in cargoes from Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery and other Atlantic-basin sources. The shift comes amid broader supply disruptions in the Middle East and maritime routes, and traders are exploring longer-haul shipments and alternative terminals to plug gaps in jet-fuel availability.

Namibia has rejected a request for Starlink to operate its satellite internet services in the country. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) issued a cease-and-desist order against Starlink, stating that until a proper license is granted, the importation and use of Starlink equipment and services contravene Namibian laws.

A Colombian Air Force C-130 Hercules transport aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from La Tagua, Putumayo, with 110 soldiers on board. This tragic incident marks the second crash involving a C-130 Hercules in the region within a month.

Chinonso Eche sets Guinness World Record with 133 consecutive football touches in one minute. WATCH: youtube.com/shorts/Wa6zklf…

NEWS ACCROSS AFRICA ON IDEA TELEVISION Equatorial Guinea sets up offshore oil Licensing round WATCH: youtube.com/live/620Yvz5pm…