STICKY Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, received a donation of one billion naira from renowned philanthropist and entrepreneur, Mr. Femi Otedola to support security architecture through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). Governor Sanwo-Olu received the donation from Otedola in the company of the Chairman, LSSTF, Mr. Kehinde Durosinmi-Etti; Executive Secretary/CEO of...
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By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general election after securing 459,393 affirmation votes at the party’s primary election held on Thursday. Gov. Sani, who contested as the sole aspirant, received overwhelming endorsement from delegates...
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China and Nigeria on Wednesday strengthened cultural diplomacy and people-to-people exchanges as diplomats, cultural officials and guests gathered in Abuja for the 2026 Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon. The event, themed “Maritime Silk Road Impressions: Immersive Salon of Intangible Cultural Heritage from Ancient Zayton Port,” showcased traditional Chinese tea ceremonies, guqin music performances, incense...
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The Federal Government has announced the full funding of digital training licences for 36,000 Nigerian youths under the Digital Training Academy (DTA) programme, a major initiative aimed at preparing young Nigerians for opportunities in the global digital economy. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this during the signing ceremony held on the sidelines of the...
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A Federal High Court ruling that struck down key portions of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) revised 2027 election timetable has triggered mounting pressure on the electoral body to immediately revise its schedule, with opposition parties warning that any appeal could deepen uncertainty ahead of the polls. The latest development came as the Coalition...
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Resistance to Consensus Deals Deepens Across Key States Ahead of Governorship Contests Efforts by the ruling All Progressives Congress to impose consensus candidates ahead of Thursday’s governorship primaries are facing mounting resistance in several states, exposing widening internal tensions within the party as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections. While party leaders and governors...
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The Kogi East APC Justice Forum has accused the Honourable Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, of allegedly plotting to destabilize the All Progressives Congress in Kogi East following the outcome of the party’s senatorial primary election. In a statement issued on Thursday, the group alleged that the Minister became displeased after his...
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure expires on July 31, 2026. Professor Aina, who will be 40 in July, is a distinguished academic and systems expert with extensive experience in national examination systems,...
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The Federal Ministry of Education has commenced the payment of outstanding 2025 allowances to Nigerian students studying abroad under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme. The ministry disclosed this in a statement issued on May 19, 2026, noting that the disbursement reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to the welfare and academic success of Nigerian...
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Nigeria has recorded another milestone in technology-driven education with the launch of the Naija Drone Soccer League, the country’s first-ever competitive drone soccer league for senior secondary school students. The initiative, officially unveiled in Abuja on May 19, 2026, is aimed at combining STEM education, e-sports, and innovation to prepare Nigerian youths for opportunities in...
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Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, has reaffirmed the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to expanding non-formal education as a strategy for job creation, youth empowerment, and skills development across the country. The minister made this known during a special plenary session moderated by Prince Edward at the ongoing Education World Forum in...
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