By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening Early Childhood Care and Development Education (ECCDE), as foundation for quality basic education. Alausa said this at the Annual Integrated ECCDE Consultative Committee Meeting, held on Monday in Abuja. The meeting hadContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government on Monday in Abuja lauded Global Environment Facility’s (GEF) support to tackle environmental challenges in the country. The Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, said this at the National Capacity Building Workshop on Project Oversight for GEF, Operational Focal Point (OFP) and Implementing PartnersContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are set to formalise a landmark agreement earlier signed to strengthen industrial harmony and improve teaching and learning conditions. The agreement is also aimed at advancing sustainable development in the Nigerian university system. This is containedContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has sanctioned senior officials of the Ministry of Works over delays and alleged misconduct in the execution of the Mararaba–Keffi expressway project. Umahi, while inspecting the road on Friday in Abuja, ordered the immediate removal of the Controller of Works assignedContinue Reading
Collins Yakubu-Hammer, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Over the years, analysts have expressed concern over declining public trust in government information and communication in Nigeria. Many Nigerians have stereotyped official information as untrue or as narratives crafted to defend government deficiencies or those in positions of authority. While a significantContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has unveiled a comprehensive policy framework aimed at reducing the cost of education for parents and improving learning outcomes. The policy also seeks to promote sustainability in schools through the adoption of reusable, high-quality textbooks and strengthened quality assurance mechanisms. The policy, jointly issuedContinue Reading
By Uchenna Ugwu The One Meal a Day for the Children Initiative (OMDCI), has pledged its commitment to improving food intake of needy children and women, to foster better living. Founder of the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Mrs Ijeoma Nwokpoku, made this known during an outreach on Monday at Amudo inContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has announced a comprehensive set of measures aimed at eliminating examination malpractices in the 2026 and beyond. This measure is geared towards eliminating examination malpractices in the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations. This is contained in a statementContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Dr Michael David, the Executive Director of the Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP) has called for strong family values to shape individuals and societies. David made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. AccordingContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah Several religious leaders and worshippers in the Federal Capital Territory predict that the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration will yield tangible results in 2026. The faithful, in various New Year messages delivered during thanksgiving services on Thursday, described 2026 as a pivotal year for nationalContinue Reading
