Acting Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Dr. Chris Maiyaki, has expressed the federal government’s resolve  to improve access and quality of higher education in Nigeria.He explained that to achieve this, the TransNational Education (TNE) system is being implemented in Nigeria. Maiyaki stated this Thursday in Abuja while speaking at the British council insight and engagement workshop with …

The Dr SPAG Movement and Global Network,  has called  for more youths involvement, awareness and engagement in the process of nation building, stressing that this would ensure a better and safer sustainable environment for the youths globally, and especially in Nigeria.  Its Founder, a Popular Businessman and Author, Daniel Owodunni, made the call in a statement Signed Friday in Abuja, …

Niger Tornadoes have embarked on a one-week closed camping season ahead of the new season. The team will be based in Kontagora until the commencement of the new season. The essence of closed camping is to allow the technical crew, concentrate fully on different training programs and build the player’s fitness level and stamina with a focus on the commencement …

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Chief Executive Officers of several agencies and parastatals under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment. In a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Friday, announced the appointments of the 14 leadership of the agencies under the ministry. The appointment follows …

Nigeria is grappling with a revenue crisis as its debt profile continues to widen, which has seen policymakers take decisions that have, so far, failed to yield desired results. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, this week, has expressed his commitment to breaking the vicious cycle of overreliance on borrowing for public spending.According to him, and he is very right, overreliance on …

From R-L: Managing Director/CEO of Unity Bank Plc, Mrs Oluwatomi Somefun; Regional Manager, Unity Bank, Mr Segun Olarenwaju presenting cheque to the Onifiditi of Fiditi, Oba Sakiru Oyewole Adekola-Oyelere, Ajani-Eedu II and the Chairman of the Committee, Professor John Oluokun during the during the official launch and Groundbreaking of National Open University of Nigeria, Fiditi Study Centre on Saturday at …

Divine Ododuru, a track and field athlete from Nigeria, was given a six-year suspension on Thursday for a doping offence by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) of World Athletics. The World Athletics Disciplinary Tribunal, which was created to look into claims of two potential Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) by AIU, rendered a decision that resulted in Oduduru’s suspension. The World …

The Nigeria National League (NNL) has said Saturday October 28, 2023 scheduled as commencement date for the 2023/2024 season remains unchanged. NNL Chief Operating Officer Dr.Ayo Abdulrahaman speaking to NNL media said the George Aluo-led board is determined to proceed with it’s calender of events as agreed at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Jos. “We are putting every step …

The Police Command in Lagos State has rescued nine teenagers during an alleged forceful cult initiation in the Mushin area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest on his verified Twitter handle on Thursday. Hundeyin, who did not reveal the names of the victims because they are minors, said they were rescued during their initiation …

A Professor of Paediatrics from the University of Port Harcourt, Prof. Kanu Nkanginieme, says Nigeria ranks fourth in the world’s population of medical doctors. Prof. Nkanginieme stated this in his paper presentation at the Theophilus Oladipo-Ogunlesi Memorial Lecture 2023, organised at the 17th Annual Scientific Conference and All Fellows’ Congress (ASCAF), on Thursday in Ilorin. The News Agency of Nigeria …