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... Read More
Nigeria stands at a crossroads where security has become the defining factor of national stability, economic survival, and international reputation. The country’s defence landscape has grown increasingly complex, with terrorism mutating, banditry expanding, and internal conflicts testing the limits of both leadership and strategy. It is time for the President on such a moment –... Read More
The National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) has rolled out the National Minimum Standards for Secondary Education with a charge on state governments to implement it. Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Iyela Ajayi, who stated this during an interaction with journalists in Abuja, said that NSSEC is determined to reshape the sector through standards... Read More
The National President of the National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Engr. Jani Ibrahim, has called on African returnees from across the world to “make Nigeria their home,” describing the country as the true gateway to Africa and a rising hub for global cultural and economic influence. Speaking at the... Read More
Latin American and African communities are promoting cultural integration in Southwark through a collaborative initiative marking International Migrants Day on 6 December at the Africa Centre – an institution approaching its 60th anniversary and long recognised for championing multicultural engagement. Located in South London, the Africa Centre has helped strengthen ties between African, Latin, and... Read More
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring safer learning environments for Nigerian students through continued support for the Safe School Initiative. Arch. Sonny Echono, Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), made this statement while receiving the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in his office. Echono emphasized that the government, in... Read More
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has expanded its global presence to Burkina Faso, following the successful accreditation of schools to write the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the Country. NECO accreditation Team visited the Schools to assess their readiness to write SSCE and BECE. The Accreditation Team... Read More
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Armed bandits on Sunday attacked a church service in Ejiba, a community in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, abducting several worshippers The attack reportedly occurred at a newly established Cherubim and Seraphim Church, according to a community-based news outlet. Church members dispersed in fear as... Read More
Nigeria has regained a seat on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, winning election into Category C for the 2026–2027 term after a 14-year absence. The victory, announced in London on 28 November 2025, represents one of Nigeria’s most significant diplomatic and maritime wins in over a decade. The achievement follows months of coordinated global... Read More
The Nigerian Academy of Education, NAE, has strongly criticised the Federal Government’s decision to scrap the National Language Policy, urging Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa, to reverse his decision and restore mother tongue as the language of instruction at foundational levels of schooling. NAE, in a position paper submitted to the minister on November 25... Read More
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has marked a milestone in research and innovation as academics and researchers from tertiary institutions across Nigeria unveiled prototypes developed by eleven participating teams. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arch Sonny Echono, stated this at the closing event and Demo Day for the TETFund Alliance for Innovative Research (TETFAIR)... Read More