By Jumoke Olaitan/Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has approved exemption of candidates seeking admission into the National Certificate in Education (NCE) programme with minimum of four credits from sitting for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, announced the policy on Monday in Abuja,Continue Reading

By Vivian Emoni Chief Emeka Obegolu, President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), says non-interest financing can significantly improve women entrepreneurs’ access to business funding and expand economic opportunities across Nigeria. Obegolu said this at a women-led businesses programme themed “Mobilising Non-Interest Funding for Women Businesses” onContinue Reading

By Philomina Attah The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has urged the Federal Government and private investors to ensure that Nigeria’s transition to cleaner energy prioritises justice, moral responsibility and protection of vulnerable communities nationwide. The Secretary-General of the CSN, Rev. Fr. Michael Banjo, made the call on Friday inContinue Reading

  By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government Girls’ College Bakori Old Girls Association (FEDGOBAOGA) has described entrepreneurship as a critical tool for solving societal challenges and driving economic growth. Its President, Abuja Chapter, Motunrayo Afolabi, said this on Friday at the opening ceremony of the association’s 3rd Entrepreneurship Fair ExhibitionContinue Reading

By Veronica Dariya Women in Bwari communities of the Federal Capital Territory say they are now taking frontline roles in addressing gender-based violence and domestic abuse through coordinated, community-based interventions. They said this in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Bwari, Abuja, highlighting growing grassrootsContinue Reading

By Deborah Coker An APC stalwart in Patani Local Government Area of Delta, Dr Ebidiseighabofa Orodu, has dismissed claims of Nicholas Mutu’s endorsement for another term in the House of Representatives, saying it does not reflect the broader public mood in the constituency. Orodu, in a telephone interview with theContinue Reading

By Jessica Dogo UNICCON Group says it has developed Africa’s first indigenous loitering munition drone through its subsidiary, Babasky Technologies. The company said the project was delivered in partnership with Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON). The announcement came in a statement signed by Chairman, Prof. Chuks Ekwueme, on ThursdayContinue Reading

By Funmilayo Adeyemi Vice-President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to maintaining affordable national examinations while strengthening integrity, innovation and global competitiveness in Nigeria’s assessment system. Shettima said this on Thursday in Abuja at the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the National Examinations Council (NECO). Represented by his SeniorContinue Reading