Sokoto Boat Mishap Death Toll Rises to 65
SOKOTO, Nigeria – The Sokoto boat mishap death toll has risen to 65, with only 11 survivors confirmed, following one of Nigeria’s deadliest inland…
Ghent University Suspends Researcher Linked to Plagiarism Allegations Against Late Professor Jason Arday
GHENT, Belgium – Ghent University has suspended a postdoctoral researcher who publicly accused the late British sociologist and former University of Cambridge professor, Jason…
Nigeria to Host 2027 AEAA Conference as NECO Registrar Emerges Vice-President
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has secured the hosting rights for the 2027 Conference of the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA), while the…
NELFUND Welcomes New Funding Sources as FG Strengthens Student Loan Scheme
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to expand funding sources for the national student loan…
UNICEF, Kwara Government Begin Psychosocial Support Ahead of Woro Survivors’ Return
ILORIN, Nigeria – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the Kwara State Government and development partners have commenced psychosocial support programmes to prepare survivors…
ECOWAS Launches $65,000 Startup Awards to Support West African Entrepreneurs
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced a $65,000 prize pool for the second edition of its Startup…
Baze VC Seeks Government Support as Private Universities Battle Rising Costs
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Vice-Chancellor of Baze University, Abuja, Prof. Abiodun Gabriel Adeniyi, has called on the Federal Government to provide greater support for…
NARD Proposes 48-Hour Weekly Work Limit for Doctors to Reduce Burnout
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has proposed a maximum 48-hour work week for healthcare personnel as part of efforts…
UNODC Seeks NSCDC Partnership Against Illegal Mining
ABUJA, Nigeria – The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has called for stronger collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence…
Alake Warns Over 4,000 Abandoned Mining Pits
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has raised fresh concerns over the growing danger posed by more than 4,000 abandoned mining pits in Plateau…