Step-by step breakdown of new Kidnapping Prohibition Law in Edo state
By Fred Itua In Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo and members of the State House of Assembly are united in taking a firm stand against the escalating threat of kidnapping. The Edo State House of Assembly has passed the Kidnapping Prohibition (Amendment) Law, 2025. This amended legislation marks a bold legislative milestone aimed at tightening […]
No systematic discrimination in loan access – NELFUND insists
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr has said there was no systematic discrimination against students from any region, religion or tribe in Nigeria, from accessing it’s zero-interest loan scheme. Sawyerr who spoke at a strategic engagement and sensitisation campaign with heads of over 30 tertiary institutions, traditional leaders […]
UTME: COEASU commends Oloyede’s sincerity, empathy in admitting errors
The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) has commended the Registrar, Joint Admissions Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, for his sincerity, empathy and for what was described as responsible leadership, for acknowledging and taking responsibility for the errors witnessed in the just concluded Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). COEASU President, Dr. Smart Olugbeko […]
Teary JAMB Registrar reschedules exams for 379,997 candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has acknowledged they were flaws in the conduct of the just-concluded Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) which The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede who broke into tears while addressing newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja, apologised to affected candidates as he took responsibility for what he described as a […]
NUC approves Benue State University of agriculture, science and technology
The National Universities Commission (NUC), has granted provisional licence to the Benue State government to establish the Benue State University of Agriculture, Science and Technology at Ihugh, Vandeikya local government area of the state. This brings the number of state owned universities in the country to 68 and the total number of universities in the […]
CONUA congratulates new ASSU President, seeks respectful co-existence, civility
The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has congratulated Chris Piwuna, on his emergence as the new President of its sister union, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). In a statement on Tuesday, National President of CONUA, Comrade Niyi Sunmonu, noted that CONUA believes in principled engagement, constructive dialogue, and the pursuit of academic excellence […]
FG integrates AI in curriculum as Nigeria hosts intl conference on digital education
In renewed commitment to reform the education sector, the Federal government has announced the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), in curriculum delivery. Minister of Education Morufu Olatunji Alausa, who made the announcement at the International Conference on Smart Education (ICSE) 2025, also revealed that Nigeria was targeting the integration of million out-of-school children by 2027 […]
Opposition championing call for SGF’s suspension, Arewa youth alleges
The Arewa Youth Assembly has alleged that the recent call for the suspension of Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume over allegations of involvement in a corruption scandal, was being championed by the opposition. A statement signed by the Speaker, Arewa Youth Assembly, Mohammed Salihu Danlami, on Tuesday in Abuja, […]
Tinubu’s second term non-negotiable says Okpebholo
The governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo galvanized the support of South South Monarchs in support of the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027, saying Tinubu reelection is non-negotiable. The Governor spoke while receiving the South South Monarchs Forum at the Government House, Benin City. A statement issued by the Chief Press […]
AfriCast 2025: African media must innovate to thrive in global digital era – NBC boss
The Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Charles Ebuebu, has stressed the urgent need for African media to adapt, innovate, and take the lead in a rapidly evolving global media landscape. Speaking while formally announcing AfriCast 2025, Africa’s premier broadcast and digital media summit, which is set to take place from October 20th to […]
