N267bn in education funds lie idle as 70% of Nigerian children can’t read
…states it is yet to access N65bn counterpart funding …FG, the World Bank move to tighten budget planning, spending on
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Taraba varsity ASUU begins indefinite strike over arrears
By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — Academic activities at Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo, have been disrupted following the declaration of
Read moreBreaking: Court strikes out charge against alleged ‘fake’ PFIPC DG Adeyemi
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday struck out the eight-count forgery charge brought
Read moreMakinde appoints new chief of staff
…makes another appointment By Adeola Badru Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has appointed Bashorun Akinwale Akinwole, popularly known as Wolekanle,
Read moreMy Nigerian pastor inspired me to speak out on Christian persecution — Nicki Minaj
Trinidadian-US rapper Nicki Minaj speaks during the panel discussion “Combatting Religious Violence and the Killing of Christians in Nigeria” at
Read moreWike’s no-work, no-pay directive unconstitutional, unenforceable – NLC, NUT
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, and the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), FCT Wing, have
Read moreOPHK air strike neutralises 40 terrorists in Borno
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Air Component of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has dealt
Read moreBolt moves to avert shutdown as AUATON urges drivers to withdraw services
By Dickson Omobola Following the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) call for drivers on Bolt and inDrive
Read moreIt’s clear Russia meddled in Brexit vote – UK PM Burnham
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham gives an tv interview following his meeting with the German Chancellor in Berlin on October
Read more2027: INEC warns against fake governorship candidates’ announcement in six states
By Maryam Abdul-aziz The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed as fake a purported special announcement concerning governorship candidates
Read moreJust in: Makinde’s chief of staff resigns
… Defection to APC likely – Source By Adeola Badru The Chief of Staff to the Oyo State Governor, Seyi
Read moreLCCI proposes 20% petrol price cut in six months
…Welcomes FG’s stabilisation plan, seeks lower energy, logistics costs By Yinka Kolawole The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)
Read moreTinubu’s economic policies deepen Nigerians’ hardship — ADC
By Muhammad Inuwa, Dutse The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of worsening economic hardship in
Read moreNigeria primed to be Africa’s industrial powerhouse— Ex-UNIDO DG
By Yinka Kolawole A former Director-General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), Dr Kandeh Yumkella, has said Nigeria
Read moreDollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 12, 2026
The US dollar traded at approximately ₦1,332.49 at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), while the parallel market quoted the currency
Read moreHow 18yrs multiple gas policies sidelined domestic consumers
Exports grow as coking gas shortages persist Stakeholders blame poor policy alignments, seek overhauls By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Despite
Read more54 firms drag down equities’ capitalisation by N1.58trn
By Peter Egwuatu At the backdrop of profit taking in 54 companies’ stocks the stock market closed at the weekend
Read moreThe Retreat Hospital: Survivors share mental health recovery stories, tackle stigma
…Listen to those with lived experience – Dr Olufemi OlutayoBy Chioma Obinna Powerful stories of addiction, relapse, workplace discrimination and
Read moreInvest in young pharmacists, support local drug makers – Okoli urges FG
…As Emzor moves into API productionBy Chioma Obinna Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, Dr Stella
Read moreWhy Abia South must vote NDC’s candidate, Michael to support Obi
By Innocent Anaba Spokesman of the Dr Kasarachi Enyinna Michael Campaign Organisation, the National Democratic Congress, NDC, senatorial candidate for
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