Nigeria’s electricity tariff hikes are pricing households and businesses out of the market, the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER) has warned. Findings presented at a seminar in Ibadan show that 92% of households and 67.5% of firms now consider electricity unaffordable. NISER Director-General Prof. Antonia Simbine said the burden is squeezing household
Some members of the Nigerian Police Force in Kaduna State have been accused of killing Engr Abdurraheem Mustapha, a graduate of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria. According to reports, Mustapha was pursuing his Master’s degree in Engineering at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, juggling it with a job in Abuja, up until his
The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Katsina State chapter, has threatened to institute legal action against the state government for revoking the operational licenses of its members. The state government, through the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, has terminated the operational licenses of all private and community schools in the state
Thousands of medical students across Nigeria will compete for a grand prize of N1 million in the 2025 Intercollegiate Medical Essay Competition. The contest, themed “The Future of Medical Education in Nigeria in the Light of Evolving Career Dynamics,” aims to spark fresh ideas on how medical training can meet global standards and Nigeria’s growing
The Nigerian Young Academy (NYA) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting research ethics, protecting intellectual property, and driving innovation as part of its efforts to support Nigeria’s development. This was contained in a communiqué issued after its 15th International Conference, held from August 25 to 28 at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria. The four-day event,
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has unveiled a 160-seat lecture theatre at Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, as part of its efforts to enhance banking and finance education in the country. The CIBN Bankers Hall, fully furnished and equipped for modern learning, was handed over to the university on Friday. CIBN President
The University of Ibadan (UI), Oyo State, and the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) have vowed to uphold ethical standards in the training of medical professionals. UI’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof Kayode Adebowale, and Deputy Director of Laboratory Services of MLSCN, Akinola Olugbenga, pledged during the 2025 induction and admission ceremony into the Medical Laboratory
The Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER) will on Tuesday, August 26 2025, hold its monthly Research Seminar Series (NRSS) with a focus on electricity pricing and affordability. The session, themed “Balancing Electricity Tariffs and Consumers’ Wallets: Insights from Nigerian Households and Firms’ Ability to Pay,” will explore how tariff adjustments can be
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has released the admission list for its 77th Regular Combatant Course. The NDA shared this news on its official X handle @NDefenceAcademy today, August 19, 2025. The course is a five-year programme that involves academic learning and military training. By enrolling in the course, candidates will get a Bachelor’s Degree
The Institute of Leadership Manpower and Management Development (ILMMD) has conferred an Honorary Doctoral Research Fellow title on Dr. Cosmic Macduff. The honour followed his philanthropic initiatives, leadership in promoting social causes in Nigeria and abroad, and his humanitarian work. It also recognised his promotion of sexual empowerment, tackling poverty, and enhancing access to education.
