More than two decades ago, Nigeria faced a severe HIV crisis, with about 3.5 million people living with the virus, posing a serious threat to the country and the region. The United States, seeing its strategic interests at risk, including Nigeria’s oil reserves and regional stability, launched the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
The Southeast Senate Caucus has raised the alarm over the technical glitches that marred the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in several centres across the region and Lagos State. A statement on Saturday by Enyinnaya Abaribe, chairman of the caucus, described the disruptions as “curious and highly suspicious,” warning that a recurrence would be
Vice President of the Financial Advisory Unit at the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Mr Usman Muhammed AbdulRazaq, has emphasised the need to prioritise quality education and skills acquisition in the national curriculum as a critical step towards addressing youth unemployment and socio-political instability in Nigeria. Speaking at a seminar on career development and mentorship held
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi, marked his return to Nigeria yesterday following his attendance at the inauguration of His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, at the Vatican, with a visit to the construction site of the Anglican Hospital in Kubwa, Abuja. The hospital, a medium-scale health facility currently
The National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has concluded a five-day capacity-building workshop in Kano aimed at strengthening leadership within Nigeria’s basic education sector. The training brought together head teachers, education officers, and junior secondary school principals from across the country to equip them
Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUED), Ondo State, is grappling with escalating energy expenses, spending approximately ₦26 million monthly on electricity and consuming 5,000 litres of diesel every two weeks to power generators during outages. This financial strain comes amid the institution’s broader funding challenges. Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Samuel Akintunde, disclosed these figures during
Nigerian-born writer Emmanuel Ananaba, also known by his pen name Chyji Ananaba, has released a new novel titled The Flood of Love in the United States. The book, which was released on May 19, 2025, explores the complex relationship between love and hatred, examining how personal biases shape human behaviour. Ananaba hails from Obegu in
Construction work is set to begin on the Central Multi-purpose Research Laboratory of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) following the formal handover of the project site to Messrs Charlotte Project Concept Limited. The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, OON, FAS, performed the handover on Monday, May 19 2025. Members of the University Management
Despite establishing numerous agricultural institutions in Nigeria, the country’s persistent food crisis continues to deepen, leaving many to question their effectiveness. Agriculture remains a vital part of Nigeria’s economy, employing about 35% of the population, according to a 2020 report. However, the sector still faces significant challenges, with several federal universities dedicated to agriculture. One
The House of Representatives Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 19, 2025, to consider 11 key bills aimed at expanding Nigeria’s agricultural education, research, and entrepreneurship infrastructure. The hearing is scheduled to begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. in Conference Room 023 of the House of Representatives New
