By Deji Abdulwahab The Federal Government says its Renewed Hope Agenda, through the Household Prosperity and Empowerment Cash Transfer Programme (HoPE-CT), is restoring hope for vulnerable households across the country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said this at a news conference on Monday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Priscailla Osaje The Step Up Nigeria, an NGO, in partnership with the Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa (PPLAAF), has opened entries for the 2026 World Whistleblower Day Art and Media Competition. The Director of Programmes, Step Up Nigeria, Oluwaferanmi Iyanda, said at a news conference in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo A real estate firm, Real Forte Estate Ltd., has unveiled the second phase of its residential development, the Glade, located in the Idu Sabo area of Abuja. The Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of the firm, Mr Ayobami Folarin, made this known in an interview with newsmenContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The All Progressives Congress (APC), National Convention Coordination Committee Sectariat (NCCCS), has declared its readiness to ensure a transparent and credible process ahead of its convention. Chief Lateef Fagbemi, Chairman of the APC NCCCS, and Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of justice made this knownContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government says the Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Business Incubation Certification (EIBIC) programme aims to transform Nigerian students from job seekers into job creators and driving innovation-led economic growth. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said this while unveiling the programme in Abuja on Friday. AlausaContinue Reading
By Veronica Dariya The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has re-arrested an alleged examination fraud suspect, Emmanuel Akataka, reiterating that no individual or group can influence Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. The Registrar of the board, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, gave the warning on Thursday while briefing newsmen onContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) says its ongoing digital reforms have greatly improved teachers’ access to certification, licensing, and other professional services nationwide. The Registrar of TRCN, Dr Ronke Soyombo, disclosed this during a news conference on Thursday in Abuja while presenting the council’s digitalContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha An NGO, New Dawn for Women and Community Intervention Initiative (NEWOMCII), has announced plans to empower women and youth and tackle grassroots poverty across Nigeria. The initiative, aimed at driving sustainable development, is scheduled for official launch on April 28. Speaking at a press conference in AbujaContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC) has begun the training of facilitators nationwide on digital competencies aimed at improving literacy programme delivery across Nigeria. The Executive Secretary of NMEC, Prof. Garba Maitasfir, said the initiative was part of efforts to reposition adultContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has begun strategic reforms to address shortage of trained professionals in occupational therapy, audiology and speech therapy through the expansion of specialised university degree programmes nationwide. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during the inauguration of the NationalContinue Reading
