By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government has signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to remove tariffs on selected products. Rep. Sam Onuigbo a member of the Governing Board of the North-East Development Commission, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has rewarded the overall best teacher in the country, Taiwo Solanke, with a cash price of N50 million for his commitment, innovation, and dedication to the teaching profession. The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, disclosed this at the Nigeria Teachers’ Summit 2026 held at theContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), FCT Wing, has directed all primary and secondary school teachers in the territory to join the ongoing strike action initiated by the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC). This strike action is expected to begin on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. This isContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The First Baptist Church, Garki, has marked its annual “White Robe Sunday”, concluding a 21-day spiritual journey of fasting and prayer for the nation. The service served as a powerful backdrop for a civic call to action, as the congregation sought divine intervention ahead of Nigeria’s upcomingContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, says the Federal Government is positioning youths as active partners in transforming Nigeria’s learning system. Alausa said this at the 2026 International Day of Education celebration in Abuja on Saturday. Alausa said education remained the foundation for peace, civilisation andContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has confirmed the disbursement of N1.33 billion to the University of Lagos (UNILAG) for the 2025/2026 academic session. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Strategic Communications, NELFUND, Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi in Abuja on Friday on behalf of theContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang Dr Hussein Gadain, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Representative to Nigeria, has reaffirmed commitment to timely planting season to achieve the Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP). Gadain disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the organisation’s strategy following the recent unveiling of the 2026 NigeriaContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has urged financial institutions to develop tailored products that help farmers adopt low-emission, climate-smart practices to ensure cleaner air, healthier communities, resilient food systems and a more climate-secure Nigeria. Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), made theContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Mr Christopher Maikalangu, has received a significant boost in his re-election bid with the unveiling of a comprehensive campaign strategy by the “Maikalangu Think Tank”. The strategy aims to secure Maikalangu’s victory in the forthcoming area council elections scheduled forContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has begun a comprehensive review of the NCE Minimum Standards and curriculum to strengthen teacher education nationwide. The Executive Secretary of NCCE, Prof. Paulinus Okwelle, disclosed this at the inauguration of the review exercise at the Nasarawa State CollegeContinue Reading
