The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has announced an increase in the allocation for quality assurance activities from 2% to 5% of the matching grant provided to states. This move aims to enhance monitoring and evaluation mechanisms and improve the standard of basic education across Nigeria.
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Gov. Aliyu’s Sallah gift to pilgrims demonstrates his compassion in religious matters
In a time when genuine leadership is sorely needed across Nigeria, Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has once again distinguished himself as a leader with empathy, foresight, and a strong sense of responsibility to his people.
“He slumped and died”: The growing tragedy of sudden deaths in Nigeria
Sam Okwaraji being led outside the pitch “He slumped and died”: The growing tragedy of sudden deaths in Nigeria By Uji A. Iliyasu In recent years, the phrase “he slumped and died” has become disturbingly common in Nigeria’s media space, echoing across social platforms, news bulletins, and mourning families. These sudden and often unexpected collapses—medically […]
Port Harcourt residents discover lifeless premature baby inside drainage
By Paul Imoudu, Port Harcourt Port Harcourt residents discover lifeless premature baby inside drainage Residents of Ogbuagu street in Mile 3 Diobu area of Port Harcourt were shocked on Saturday morning after discovering a lifeless premature baby abandoned inside a street drainage. The dead infant which should be around seven months old, it was gathered, […]
Mohammed Abacha heads for Supreme Court in bid to reclaim Malabu Oil & Gas Ltd
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Mohammed Abacha, son the late General Sani Abacha, has commenced the process of challenging, before the Supreme Court, a recent Court of Appeal’s judgment, dismissing the suit he filed to reclaim the ownership of the controversial Malabu Oil and Gas Limited.
Examining the exemplary representation of Senator (Amb) Ahmed AbdulHamid Malam Madori
In a political climate often criticized for inaction and disconnection from the grassroots, Distinguished Senator (Amb) Ahmed AbdulHamid Malam Madori stands as a luminous exception. Representing Jigawa Northeast Senatorial District, his recent legislative achievement—the successful
Nigerian universities’ ACEs attract $89.1m, generate over ₦3.2bn – Project Coordinator
Fourteen Nigerian universities hosting 17 Africa Centres of Excellence (ACEs) have attracted an impressive $89.1 million in external funding and generated over ₦3.2 billion in local and international revenue, the National Project Coordinator of the ACE initiative, Dr. Joshua Attah, has revealed.
NECO disowns fake Facebook account, to prosecutive impersonators
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has disowned a fraudulent Facebook account created in the name of its Registrar/Chief Executive, Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi.
FG soon to build 8 medical simulation centres
FG soon to build 8 medical simulation centres By Uji A Iliyasu, Abuja The Federal Government says it is set to build eight state-of-the-art medical simulation centres across the country to enhance medical education and training. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, during the inauguration of a 19-member implementation and monitoring committee, in Abuja […]
TRCN releases results of teachers’ professional qualifying examination
The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has announced the release of results for its recently concluded Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE), held nationwide from May 15 to 17, 2025.