Mr. Ousmane Diagana, the Regional Vice President for Western and Central Africa at the World Bank, has commended the Baze University, Abuja, for its commitment to academic excellence. Describing the university as a positive example of African excellence driven by Africans, he assured it of future partnerships in key sectors. He praised Senator Yusuf Datti
The Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Idris Bugaje, has praised the Ogun State government’s proactive approach to technical education, stating it serves as a model for other states to emulate. Bugaje disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the Critique and Validation Workshop for six National Occupational Standards and the
Dr Titus Ezeme, the Provost of the Federal College of Education, Ofeme, Abia State, has called on the public to assist the government in its effort to provide colleges of education with the necessary resources to produce competent teachers. The provost appealed on Monday, July 28, 2025, while presenting the books donated by Mr S.K.
The new Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State, Mrs. Adetola Abubarka Oyedele, says her administration will prioritise education, healthcare, and welfare for residents, especially young people and vulnerable groups. Speaking at the Lagos State House of Assembly complex on Thursday, Oyedele acknowledged the work of her predecessor, Mayor Dele Oshinowo,
Governor Dauda Lawal has distributed conditional cash transfers to 8,225 adolescent girls in all 14 local government areas of Zamfara State. On Wednesday, the governor officially commenced the disbursement of funds for the ACRESAL and Agile Projects at Garba Nadama Hall, J B Yakubu State Secretariat in Gusau. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman
Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), has reassured the Nigerian Navy’s commitment to civil-military cooperation with the inauguration of a Special Intervention Quick Impact Project at Kofar Na’isa in Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State. The project, facilitated by Rear Adm. Bashir Mohammed, an indigene of the community, involved the
Nigeria’s federal government has awarded a contract for the construction of a new Senate Building for the University of Benin. The letter of conveyance, received by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Edoba Omoregie, SAN, states that the Federal Executive Council approved the project and that work is to commence immediately. The University of Benin is one
The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has urged the Federal Government (FG) to fund the research institutes in the country. This came after the FG imported 2,000 tractors from Belarus. Speaking at a national workshop organised by the body, Eze Onyekpere, the director, questioned the FG for neglecting local research outputs. Additionally, he noted that
The alumni of Mayflower School, Ogun State, have called on the government to offer help in executing capital projects. Wale Abdul, President of the Mayflower School Old Students Association, expressed the need at the press briefing and unveiling of the school’s 70th anniversary. The late Dr Tai Solarin-founded school has received support from old students
Senator Bala Mohammend has restated his administration’s commitment to the development of basic education in Bauchi. He mentioned this on Thursday, Jun. 19, 225, during a working visit to the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) headquarters in Abuja. The commitment and development will primarily be focused on extending education to school-age children and ensuring quality
