By Funmiilayo Adeyemi The British Council has partnered with the National Universities Commission (NUC) on the development of curriculum in tertiary institutions. Mr Chikodi Onyemerela, Director of Programmes, British Council, at a workshop on Enhancing Curriculum and Pedagogical Approaches in Nigerian Universities, in Abuja on Monday, said the partnership wasContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has announced plans to train no fewer than five million Nigerian youths in industry-relevant, entrepreneurial, and income-generating skills over the coming years. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this during the live press launch of the Technical and Vocational Education and TrainingContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) has unveiled the Nigerian-British Trade Centre to boost exports, attract investment, and increase market access between Nigeria and the UK. NBCC President, Mr Ray Atelly, at the launch on Thursday in Lagos, said the initiative would stimulate economic activities and strengthenContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has urged members of the academia bring their wealth of knowledge into politics for speedy national development. Sulaiman made the call on Thursday in Abuja at a symposium on “Women in Leadership:Continue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has rated the performance of the 10th National Assembly highly in terms of bills, motions, and parliamentary conduct. Sulaiman made the remarks on Thursday in Abuja during a news conference marking theContinue Reading
By Sandra Umeh The shutdown of the Unit 10 of the Port Harcourt Refinery should serve as a wake-up call to building long-term capacities and ensuring sustainability in the management and execution of refinery projects. A lawyer and engineer, Mr Patrick Edward, gave the advice on Thursday in an interviewContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh The Commandant-General (C-G), Nigerian Forest Security Service (NFSS), Mr Joshua Adewole has called for the adoption of NFSS as National Armed Forest Guard being proposed by the Federal Government. The C-G made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at the 4th Annual Security Summit of NFSS. HeContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces operating under Operation Hadin Kai, have restrategised to neutralise the recent upsurge of terrorists’ activities in Borno. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the troops in different locations have heightened surveillance, patrol and ambush operations to forestall attacks byContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Theatre Commander, Operation Hadin Kai, Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, says the Boko Haram/Islamic States West African Province Terrorists are not waging war against the armed forces but against Nigeria. Abubakar stated this while speaking with Defence Correspondents who are on media tour to the theatre of operationContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has urged the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) to intensify efforts in fostering sports development in the country. Olopade gave the charge on Tuesday in Abeokuta after a novelty match organised by SWAN for media professionalsContinue Reading
