By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has raised concerns over the Federal Government’s UTME waiver for NCE candidates, warning it may weaken education standards. NUT National President, Mr Titus Amba, voiced the position in Abuja during a news conference on education policy. The Minister of Education, DrContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The Nigeria Squash Federation (NSF) has distributed squash equipment to four grassroots coaches as part of efforts to develop the sport across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that each beneficiary received 10 rackets and two packs of squash balls during a brief ceremonyContinue Reading
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus Prof. Wale Sulaiman, an aspirant in the 2027 Kwara governorship race, has dismissed rumours of a consensus candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in the state. Sulaiman, who addressed supporters and party members in Ilorin, said no consensus candidate had emerged for theContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government says it will unveil a new strategic policy framework for Nigeria’s cotton, textile and garment (CTG) sector between June and July as part of efforts to revive the industry. Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh, disclosed this in Abuja at the CTGContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to drive agro-industrial growth and transform the agricultural sector through the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme. Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, stated this at the Federal Inter–Agency Technical Committee Meeting ofContinue Reading
By Stephen Benjamin Neurospark FC Coach, Sola Morakinyo, says the club`s target is to secure promotion to the Nigeria National League (NNL) after qualifying for the playoffs stage of the 2026 Nationwide League One (NLO) season. Morakinyo spoke after his team emerged as winners of the Area 10 group inContinue Reading
By David Adeoye Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday in Ibadan, declared his bid to contest the 2027 presidential election under the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Makinde won the Oyo State Governorship Election in 1999 and 2023Continue Reading
By Stephen Benjamin Club officials participating in the ongoing Nationwide League One (NLO) at the Area 3 Football Pitch in Abuja have called for more support for grassroots football development. The officials, who cited funding and welfare challenges affecting teams in the competition, made the call in interviews with theContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., Mr Olusegun Alebiosu, has advised young Nigerians to embrace financial literacy as a tool for fraud prevention, income management and financial security. Alebiosu gave the advice during a Financial Literacy Day programme held atContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Mr Nicolas Forissier, France’s Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, says France is eager to build a win-win partnership with Africa to secure a more reliable future for younger and unborn generations. Forissier spoke on the sidelines of the 2026 Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi,Continue Reading
