APC Targets Maximum Votes in 2027 as Nigerian Diaspora Joins Tinubu Re-election Campaign

Plateau Youth Coalition Rejects Fulani Groups’ Petition, Backs DSS and Operation Rainbow

By Festus Fifen A coalition of indigenous youth groups from Plateau State on Wednesday rejected a petition by Fulani associations accusing security agencies of bias, and called on the Federal Government not to remove the state’s Department of State Services (DSS) director. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, the Coalition of Indigenous... Read More

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Alausa: FG Repositions Education to Meet Digital Economy, Future of Work

…Minister highlights digital skills, industry partnerships and innovation as key drivers of youth employment and national prosperity The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to repositioning Nigeria’s education system to meet the demands of the digital economy, with a focus on equipping young Nigerians with industry-ready skills, technological competencies and entrepreneurial capabilities. The Minister of... Read More

Nearly 250,000 Nigerians Undergo TVET Skills Training Nationwide — Alausa

…1.4 million applications recorded in two weeks as FG provides ₦30,000 monthly stipends, starter packs The Federal Government has disclosed that nearly 250,000 Nigerians are currently undergoing skills training across more than 1,200 accredited centres nationwide under its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme. The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON,... Read More

TETFund CHALLENGES NIGERIAN RESEARCHERS TO TURN ACADEMIC RESEARCH INTO MARKETABLE INNOVATIONS

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has challenged Nigerian academics and researchers to move beyond publishing scholarly papers and focus on developing practical innovations that address societal challenges, create jobs and generate economic opportunities. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Dr Sonny Echono, gave the charge in Abuja on Friday through the Assistant Director of Research... Read More

Senator Questions Shettima’s Record on Security, Governance and Second-Term Prospects

Nigeria’s continuing security challenges, particularly across the North-East, have renewed debate over the performance of political leaders and the responsibility of those seeking another mandate in 2027. Despite years of military operations, community resettlement initiatives and government interventions, parts of the region continue to experience insurgent attacks, displacement and threats to civilian lives. The situation... Read More

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JAMB Warns Universities Against Issuing Admission Letters, Says Only CAPS Admissions Are Valid

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned universities and other tertiary institutions against issuing admission letters to candidates, insisting that only the Board is statutorily empowered to issue official admission letters in Nigeria. The Board also cautioned that admissions conducted outside the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) are illegal and invalid, warning that... Read More

Alausa Hails JAMB Listing of Military Medical College as 100 Pioneer Cadets Prepare for Admission

The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has welcomed the listing of the Armed Forces College of Medicine and Health Sciences (AFCOM-HS) on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) portal for the 2026/2027 academic session, as the institution prepares to admit its first batch of 100 cadets. Alausa described the development as a... Read More

Alausa Unveils 39 Agricultural Curricula, 31 Occupational Standards to Boost Food Security

The Federal Government has unveiled 39 reviewed and newly developed agricultural curricula and 31 National Occupational Standards (NOS), alongside a new 80:20 practical-to-theoretical training model, to strengthen food security, create employment opportunities for young people and boost agricultural productivity. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, announced the reforms at the unveiling ceremony... Read More