FG inaugurates committee to modernise polytechnic laboratories

By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has inaugurated a ministerial implementation committee to oversee the modernisation of laboratories and enhancement of skills development in Nigerian polytechnics. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa while inaugurating the committee in Abuja on Tuesday, said the initiative aimed to phase out obsolete equipmentContinue Reading

BPP issues mandatory compliance notice on equipment leasing

By Priscilla Osaje The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has directed bidders in public procurement processes involving leased equipment to present a valid Equipment Leasing Agreement Registration Certificate (ELARC). This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday by the Head, Media and Corporate CommunicationContinue Reading

FG begins ASUU salary, allowance payments

  By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has begun implementing key welfare components of its renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, in a directive issued to Vice-Chancellors of federal universities on Monday, announced a 40 per cent increase in theContinue Reading

CSOs urge NASS to adopt Reps’ stance on elections e-transmission, timeline

  By Emmanuel Oloniruha A coalition of civil society organisations has urged the National Assembly’s harmonisation committee to adopt the House of Representatives’ position on mandatory electronic transmission of election results and retention of electoral timelines. The group also called for the approval of downloadable missing or unissued voter cards,Continue Reading

  By Philomina Attah The Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN) has elected Mr Daniel Arowolo as its new National Chairman. Arowolo’s election came with a mandate to foster economic empowerment and strengthen security collaboration across the country. ​The election, held in Abuja on Saturday, with delegatesContinue Reading

Prof. Wale Sulaiman declares interest in 2027 Kwara governorship race

By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus A world-renowned neurosurgeon and national honouree, Prof. Wale Sulaiman, has declared his interest in contesting the 2027 governorship election in Kwara. Sulaiman made the declaration on Friday during a stakeholders’ meeting with APC party leaders and executives at Ajase-Ipo Ward I in Irepodun Local Government Area ofContinue Reading

Science-based risk assessment cornerstone of Nigeria’s approach to GMOs–NBMA DG

  By Abigael Joshua Effective communication, transparency, and science-based risk assessments are the cornerstones of Nigeria’s approach to Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Mr Bello Bwari, the Director-General,  National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), gave the assurance during a media interaction in Abuja on Friday. “Where there is communication, you reduce conflict.Continue Reading