Federal Unity Colleges Resume Monday as FG Assures Parents of School Safety
ABUJA, Nigeria – Parents and students preparing for the new academic session in Federal Unity Colleges have been assured of a safe resumption, with…
Month: September 2026
FCT Joins Maternal Mortality Fight as Task Force Targets Delays, Transport Barriers
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory Administration has launched a task force to coordinate efforts to reduce maternal and newborn deaths, with officials…
Semaglutide Extends Lifespan in Mice by 12%, Raising Human Ageing Questions
ABUJA, Nigeria – Semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular weight-loss medicines such as Ozempic and Wegovy, has been linked to longer lifespan and improved…
Lagos Schools Resume Monday: Govt Tightens Hygiene, Safety Measures
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has directed public and private schools to tighten safety, hygiene and sanitation measures as pupils and students…
Oyo Police Launches Safe School Drive as Students Return
OYO, Nigeria – The Oyo State Police Command has launched a Safe School initiative to strengthen security around schools and protect pupils, students, teachers…
Lagos Opens New Hostels for Student Nurses
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commissioned new hostel facilities at the Lagos State College of Nursing, Igando, as the government…
UK January 2027 Intake: 5 Changes Students Must Watch Before Paying a University Deposit
ABUJA, Nigeria – For students targeting the January 2027 UK intake, getting a university offer may no longer be the biggest hurdle. From tuition…
DRC Ebola Outbreak Spreads to 61 Health Zones as Death Toll Hits 3,267
DR Congo – The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has expanded to 61 health zones across six provinces, with…
FG Rejects Poor Textbooks as 70% Quality Benchmark Takes Effect
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has raised the bar for textbooks used in Nigerian schools, setting a 70 per cent minimum score for…
FG Targets 250,000 Teachers in New Professionalisation Drive
KADUNA, Nigeria – The Federal Government is set to professionalise about 250,000 serving teachers under a new six-month programme designed to help educators without…