By Emmanuel Afonne The Governing Council of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has approved the appointment of Prof. Uduma Uduma as the new Vice-Chancellor of the institution. The Pro-Chancellor/Chairman of the Governing Council, Malam Isa Yuguda said this while briefing newsmen on Friday after the council’s meeting. YugudaContinue Reading
Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has unveiled a comprehensive framework and guidelines for strengthening procurement practices in Nigerian universities. Dr Adebowale Adedokun, the Director-General (D-G) of BPP, said this in a statement issued by Zira Nagga, Head, Public Relations, BPP, in Abuja on Friday. Adedokun spoke atContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, says he has received threats over the recent revocation of 1,263 mineral licences for non-payment of annual fees. Alake stated this at a news conference ahead of the 10th edition of Nigeria’s Mining Week, themed `Nigeria Mining: FromContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN) is to celebrate its 70th anniversary, marking seven decades of scholarly contributions to national development and preservation of Nigeria’s collective memory. The Acting President of the Society, Prof. Zara Kwaghe, made this known at a news conference on Friday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele, has charged Army spokespersons to confront misinformation and propaganda with professionalism, clarity and integrity. Anele gave the charge in Abuja at the closing of the Directorate of Army Public Relations (DAPR) Combined Third and Fourth Quarters Media TrainingContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Federal Government has identified patriotism as a key pillar to rebuilding Nigeria’s moral fabric and the attainment of national reorientation values. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said this in Abuja when the founder of Community Peace Initiatives Network (CPIN), Mr AbdullahiContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Human Resources Development Centre (HRDC) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has introduced a nine-month professional diploma programme on election monitoring and administration to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy. The Programme Coordinator, Dr Ben Onwudinjo, disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Friday. He said theContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, says early marriage continues to hinder Nigeria’s development, with 44 per cent of girls married before age 18, and 18 per cent before turning 15. She said this during the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC) celebration onContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Nigeria’s Super Eagles defeated Lesotho 2–1 on Friday in Polokwane, keeping their hopes alive for a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The victory places Nigeria third in Group C with 14 points. Benin Republic, who secured a 1–0 win over Rwanda in Kigali, remain topContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Experts have urged business leaders and directors to cultivate leadership that transcends generations through mentorship, institutional governance and value-driven decision-making to build enduring legacies. They gave the advice at the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) Fellows evening in Lagos with the theme:Continue Reading
