Policy discontinuity responsible for Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit — ex-Gov. Haruna By Philomina Attah Former Governor of Adamawa State, Boni Haruna, has said that the Nigeria’s widening infrastructure deficit is caused by “discontinuity of policies,” not insufficient funding. Haruna made the observation on Thursday, in Abuja, in a goodwill message onContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Federal Government has signed four new contract agreements with construction firms to execute critical road projects across the country in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. The Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi, made this known at the contract signing ceremony onContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC) says inadequate political will by state and local governments remains a major obstacle to effective adult education delivery. Dr John Edeh, Director of Literacy and Development, NMEC, made this known in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government says more than 8,000 learning centres have been established nationwide to expand access to adult literacy and non-formal education. Dr John Edeh, the Director overseeing the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC), disclosed this in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), in collaboration with government agencies, has unveiled a report assessing Nigeria’s legal and institutional framework for tackling illicit financial flows. The Executive Director of ANEEJ, Mr David Ugolor, said this at the public presentation and validation of aContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has concluded plans for the international certification examinations for 296 artisans in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under its Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) programme. Speaking ahead of the commencement of the examination on Thursday in Abuja, Dr Afiz Ogun, Director-General, ITF, describedContinue Reading
By Edith Tsokar/Funmilayo Adeyemi The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, says about 80 per cent of development partners’ education funding invested in two geopolitical zones over the past decade has failed to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes in the affected states. Alausa said this on Thursday in Abuja atContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan Stakeholders in education, business and development sectors have called for increased support for youth innovation and career development programmes to prepare young Nigerians for future opportunities. They made the call on Wednesday during the Young CEO and Career Discovery Fair 2026, held at the Abuja Enterprise AgencyContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan/ Funmilayo Adeyemi The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) has expressed concern over the Federal Government’s recent decision granting admission exemptions to candidates seeking entry into Colleges of Education. The National President of the association, Dr Lawan Bazza, who made the position of the unionContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan/Funmilayo Adeyemi Abuja, May 13, 2026 (NAN) The National Universities Commission (NUC) says no fewer than 24,000 Nigerians will benefit from a new $65 million funding phase of the World Bank-supported Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement (SPESSE) project. The Executive Secretary of the NUC, Prof. AbdullahiContinue Reading
