By Edith Tsokar The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, will chair discussions on the achievements, reforms and challenges of Nigeria’s educational sector under President Bola Tinubu at the 2026 Education Summit. This is contained in a statement issued by the Chairman of the Education Correspondents Association of Nigeria (ECAN),Continue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Federal Government has suspended the proposed review of registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). This is contained in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by the Director ofContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi The Nathaniel Idowu Foundation says it will host the maiden edition of its four-week Summer Camp at the rejuvenated Maracana Sports Complex in Ajegunle, Lagos, in August. In a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos by the foundation’s media department, the four-week camp would hold betweenContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Stakeholders have called for sustained investment in teacher training and accessible learning resources to improve Mathematics education for learners with visual impairment across the country. The is contained in a statement issued by the Executive Director of the Resource Centre for the Blind (RCB), Mrs Temitayo Ayinla,Continue Reading
By Abiemwense Moru On a busy afternoon in Abuja, conversations about hypertension moved beyond statistics and policy discussions. They became deeply personal stories of fear, survival and determination as patients shared experiences that revealed Nigeria’s growing non-communicable disease crisis. The gathering, organised by the Legislative Initiative for Sustainable Development (LISDEL),Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Mrs Folasade Akinmusire, an author, says company secretaries have transitioned from administrative support roles to strategic advisers, playing a critical role in strengthening board effectiveness, governance, risk management and long-term organisational sustainability. She made the submission at the launch of her book, The Evolving Role of theContinue Reading
By Osayi Aghahowa Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom, is seeking partnership with the Edo Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development and the College of Nursing Sciences, UBTH, to strengthen community mental health nursing and improve care. The proposal was discussed on Friday during a courtesy visit by senior lecturersContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The People, Planet and Peace Foundation (PPPF) has called for greater commitment to environmental sustainability to promote healthier communities and secure a healthier future. Mr Olatunji Francisco, Lead, Climate Beyond Border Caravan (CBBC) in Africa, made the call on Sunday during the team’s visit toContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed gratitude to God and security agencies for the safe rescue of pupils and teachers abducted from schools in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after 56 days in captivity. In a statement signed on Sunday by itsContinue Reading
Nigeria’s healthcare sector received a major boost on Friday as Dangote Cement Plc inaugurated a multimillion Naira hospital in Obajana, Kogi. The ceremony also featured the conferment of traditional chieftaincy titles on Mr Arvind Pathak, Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement Plc, and Azad Nawabuddin, Plant Director ofContinue Reading
