In a move to address Nigeria’s growing skills gap, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and the Nigerian Academy of Engineering (NAE) have formalised a partnership aimed at revolutionising the country’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector. The collaboration, marked by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in Abuja on Monday, seeks to…
For years, Nigerians held onto the belief that refining crude oil locally would bring relief from soaring petrol prices. The hope was simple: eliminate fuel imports, cut out extra costs, and make petrol more affordable for all. Yet, even with the launch of the much-anticipated Dangote Refinery and the partial activation of the Port-Harcourt Refinery,…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has honoured 35 distinguished indigenes for their exceptional contributions to various fields, including security, academia, and public service. The recognition took place during a ceremony on Saturday, bringing together dignitaries from different sectors to celebrate Kano’s finest talents. In a statement issued by his spokesperson,…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has ramped up its preparedness in response to the recent Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in Uganda. The Director-General, NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris, confirmed that the agency has updated its emergency contingency plan and enhanced screening at entry points, especially international airports. In a public address…
Nigerians should brace for a fresh hike in electricity tariffs, as the federal government prepares to implement the increase “over the next few months.” This move is aimed at transitioning the country’s electricity sector to a cost-efficient, cost-reflective tariff system that can attract private investments, according to President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Energy, Olu…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigerian Army has announced a significant blow to oil thieves in the Niger Delta region. According to the acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 6 Division, Lt Col Jonah Danjuma, troops have destroyed 12 illegal refining sites, arrested 16 suspects, and recovered approximately 70,000 litres of stolen petroleum products….
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Plateau State Government has confirmed two deaths resulting from a fresh outbreak of Lassa fever in the state. According to the Commissioner for Health in the state, Dr. Cletus Shurkuk, “the state has recorded three cases of Lassa fever with two fatalities and one currently undergoing treatment.” The two cases…
The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has issued a three-month deadline for estate developers in Lugbe, Karu, and Kubwa areas of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to regularize their construction approvals. The FHA also announced the suspension of all ongoing developments in these areas until the necessary documentation is provided. In a statement released on Sunday,…
Former Nigerian Minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili has in a viral video challenges Europe’s outdated approach to Africa, urging the continent to recognise its emerging potential rather than viewing it as a humanitarian case. Speaking in the video sighted by our correspondent on Sunday, Ezekwesili said that Europe must shift its mindset and see…
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) are collaborating to enhance the safety and accessibility of education across Nigeria. According to a statement signed by the Head of Public Relations & Protocol, UBEC, David Apeh on Sunday, the Executive Secretary, UBEC, Aisha Garba, met with ONSA boss…
