Category: News

  Nyanya Crash: FRSC orders immediate recertification of  Dangote fleet The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has directed the immediate re-inspection and recertification of Dangote fleet  nationwide. Mohammed gave the order in a statement by the Acting Corps Public Relations Officer (CPRO), Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide, on Thursday in Abuja. He […]

  Kuwait not launchpad for military attacks on neighbours  — Defence spokesman  Kuwaiti authorities said on Thursday they will not allow the nation’s land or airspace to be used as launchpads for military attacks on neighbouring countries. Defense Ministry spokesperson Col. Hamad Al-Sager dismissed reports that suggested otherwise, reported the Kuwait News Agency on Thursday, […]

 Why Endhardship now?  By Uji A. Iliyasu  Why are youths demanding an end to bad  governance now? Bad governance, corruption in high places, economic hardship, unequal opportunities and injustice,  as well as expensive democracy in Nigeria,  all  have far-reaching effects on all Nigerians, and have been threatening the foundation of Nigeria’s statehood since independence. Sometimes, […]

TETFund tasks NANS on protection of school infrastructure against planned protest By Uji A Iliyasu Abuja The Tertiary Education Trust Fund has urged National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) to keep vigil on campuses ahead of the planned  protest over hardship and bad governance  in the country.  Speaking at a meeting with a delegation of […]

  Vocational skill key to Africa’s greatness – Echono  By Uji A Iliyasu Abuja  Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Sonny Echono, has underscored the pivotal role of education and entrepreneurship in Africa’s path to greatness. A statement signed by TETFund s Director of Public Affairs, Abdulmumin Oniyangi disclosed this to newsmen […]

  TETFund receives 2024 Anthology Visionary Award for leadership in educational advancement By Uji A. Iliyasu Abuja The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has been given  the 2024 Anthology Visionary Award, recognising the Fund’s exceptional leadership in promoting technological advancements in education. TETFund s Director of Public Affairs, Abdulmumin Oniyangi, said the  accolade highlights the […]

  UniAbuja ASUU calls off strike 82 days after}ya⅔ By  Emmanuel Ologun  Abuja The University of Abuja ( UniAbuja) branch of the Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities (ASUU) on Monday, called off it’s “indefinite, comprehensive, total strike” after 82 days following the intervention of the newly appointed university council.  Academic staff members on May […]

UTME 2024: Minister makes U-turn, succumbs to 16 years minimum admission age By Uji A. ILIYASU Abuja The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has approved 140 as the minimum admissible score into the universities in the country, and 100 for polyrechnics and colleges of education. He further directed that only candidates above 18 years […]

  2024 NECO:  1.4m candidates take SSCE in Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Benin, others By Uji A Iliyasu Abuja Not less than 1,376,391 candidates are taking the ongoing 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), Internal, conducted by the National Examinations Council (NECO). NECO Registrar and Chief Executive Officer,  Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, who disclosed this on […]

Over N45.7bn basic education fund remains unutilised by state governors— UBEC  By Uji A Iliyasu Abuja  The Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, said that over N45.7bn matching grant to state governments for implementation of Universal Basic Education (UBE) from 2020 to 2023 has not been accessed by most of […]