By Funmilayo Adeyemi The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) commenced nationwide on Thursday, with more than 2.2 million candidates expected to sit for the examination across accredited centres. The examination, organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), will run from April 16 to April 22 in multipleContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Candidates and parents have commended the smooth conduct of the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), calling for increased examination facilities nationwide. Some candidates, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) shortly after completing their examination on Thursday in Abuja, described the process as organised,Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo/Emmanuel Oloniruha A pro-democracy group, Action for Accountability and Good Governance (AAGG), has called on Nigerians to support the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, to enable him deliver on the 2027 General Elections. The President of the Group, Peter Bassey, made the call at a news conference onContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu Mr Festus Osifo, the President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), has urged women to take the lead in driving change in the oil and gas industry. He said they should also focus on building a lasting legacy within the sector.Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Masterminds Catering and Culinary Institute Academy has trained more than 100 youths to tackle unemployment and bridge skills gaps in key sectors. The Chief Executive Officer of the institute, Khadijat Fashina, disclosed this at the closing of a six-month culinary and hospitality training programme in AbujaContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Experts have called for stronger collaboration among government institutions, financial service providers, community leaders and development partners to deepen financial inclusion in Northern Nigeria. They made the call on Wednesday in Abuja during the public presentation of a research report titled ‘Understanding Influence and Behaviour in NorthernContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara North Senatorial District has endorsed Dr Bashir Bolarinwa (BOB) as the governorship candidate of the party for the 2027 election in the state. The Coordinator of the Group, Malam Lukman Sabi-Musa, disclosed this at a news conference on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Federal Government says Jilli axis where the Nigerian Air Force carried out a precision counter-terrorism strike has been designated a high-risk zone with clear security advisories restricting civilian presence. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said this in a statement in AbujaContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), has commended the Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force for their transparency in the ongoing police recruitment exercise. This is contained in a statement made to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja by the spokesperson of the PCRC, Olayemi Esan.Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has advised building professionals to keep up with government policies and new tax changes so they can stay relevant in the changing construction industry. Its Chairman, FCT Chapter, Mr John Zaki, made the call during the institute’s Annual General Meeting andContinue Reading
