The Minister of State for Education, Yusuf Sununu, has issued a one-week ultimatum to principals of Federal Unity Colleges (FUCs) to register their schools with the National Safe School Response Coordination Centre (NSSRCC). The directive, given on Monday in Abuja,…
By Sodiq Adelakun The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has appealed to the federal government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to resolve their differences and prevent a strike that could disrupt the academic calendar. NANS Senate…
By Sodiq Adelakun The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has criticised the federal and state governments for prioritising political interests over the funding and development of public universities. Speaking at a press conference in Damaturu, Yobe State, ASUU Chairperson,…
The situation described in Nigeria regarding the upcoming flood season is indeed concerning. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) has predicted heavy rainfall across several states, which could lead to flash floods, particularly in low-lying areas and on infrastructure like roads…
By Opeyemi Abdulsalam Femi Otedola, a prominent billionaire businessman, has made a significant move by acquiring additional shares in FBN Holdings. This development was made public through a corporate filing on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) on Monday. The acquisition…
By Opeyemi Abdulsalam The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has called on investors and market intermediaries to embrace sustainable finance, a move that could unlock a potential $2.6 trillion market. Dr. Agama made…
By Adeyanju Esther The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Ogun State Command, said it recovered 3.33 tonnes of cannabis sativa, 10.949 kg of psychotropic substances, 0.017kg of cocaine and 227.0 litres of skuchies, among others, in the last five…
By Esther Agbo The Chartered Pension Institute of Nigeria (CPIN) will recognise notable individuals who have significantly contributed to the success of Nigeria’s contributory pension scheme. This honour will be bestowed during the induction program scheduled for June 27, 2024,…
In commemoration of this year’s World Sickle Cell Day, Airtel Nigeria partnered with the CrimsonBow Sickle Cell Initiative to host a well-attended sickle cell awareness and clinic on Saturday, 22nd June 2024, at Dansol Primary School, Ikeja, Lagos. The event…
By Matthew Denis The Management of Shoprite Mall has announced its intention to cease operation in one of its Abuja branches from June 30, 2024. The branch is situated at Novare Central Mall in Wuse Zone 5. This was contained…
