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July 16, 2026

Alausa Charges Education Correspondents to Use Data to Hold Governments Accountable

Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has challenged education correspondents across Nigeria to embrace data-driven journalism by using official education statistics to hold state governments, local government councils and other stakeholders accountable for improving learning outcomes and expanding access to quality education. Speaking on Wednesday at the Education Correspondents Association of Nigeria (ECAN) 2026 Annual... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
July 15, 2026

Gov. Ododo Mobilises Massive Security Operation To Rescue Abducted School Principal, Neco Officials, Students

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   The Kogi State Government has mobilised a massive multi-agency security operation to secure the safe rescue of four persons abducted from Government Secondary School (GSS), Olowa in Dekina Local Government Area during the ongoing National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations.   The operation, directed by the Governor of Kogi... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Defence, Governance, Military, Nigeria News, Police, Politics
July 14, 2026

Gov. Kefas Inaugurates Hon. Mary Adikwu Manzo as Special Adviser on Tourism and Human Capital Development

Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has inaugurated Hon. Mary Adikwu Manzo as the Special Adviser on Tourism and Human Capital Development, charging her to deploy her experience and expertise in advancing the state’s tourism potential and human capital agenda. The inauguration formed part of the swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed government officials aimed at... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Politics
July 13, 2026

Governor Swears In New Political Appointees, Calls for Accountability as State Eyes Greater Global Relevance

The Governor of one of the Northern States in Nigeria on Monday presided over the swearing-in of a new set of political appointees, urging them to embrace accountability, transparency and selfless service as the foundation for building a stronger State capable of competing in an increasingly interconnected global economy. The inauguration, held at the Banquet... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, World News
July 13, 2026

FG Suspends Planned Increase in WAEC, NECO Registration Fees

The Federal Government has suspended the proposed review of registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), following widespread public concerns and in preparation for broader stakeholder consultations. The Federal Ministry of Education announced on Monday that it had withdrawn... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
July 13, 2026

Ogah, Alausa, Echono, Oloyede Among Awardees at ECAN Education Summit

The Member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, Minister of Education Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Arc. Sonny Echono, and Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, are among eminent Nigerians to be honoured at the 2026 Education Summit organised by the... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
July 13, 2026

Kogi West APC House of Assembly Aspirants Endorsed Tinubu, Ododo for Second Term in 2027

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   The Forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly Aspirants in Kogi West Senatorial District has unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, for a second term in the 2027 general elections.   The Forum comprises aspirants... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
July 12, 2026

The PFIPC Scandal and the Urgent Reforms Required

By Tunde Rahman When Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew walked into Phase III Section of the Federal Secretariat in Abuja with a forged letter and emerged with an office, signage, and a semblance of government legitimacy, he did not act alone. That is the uncomfortable truth of the “Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council” saga. Adeyemi has... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Education, Featured, Finance, Governance, Hot, Justice, Legal, Life, Life Style, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Politics
July 11, 2026

TETFund Expands 2026 National Research Fair to Drive Commercialisation, Job Creation

The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has unveiled plans to expand participation in the 2026 National Research Fair and Exhibition to accelerate the commercialisation of research findings and strengthen collaboration among academia, industry and investors. Speaking on Friday in Abuja while inaugurating the 2026 National Research Fair and Exhibition... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
July 10, 2026

UBEC Builds 4,600 Classrooms, Renovates 6,100 More Across Nigeria

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has constructed more than 4,600 classrooms and renovated over 6,100 classrooms across Nigeria as part of ongoing efforts to improve access to quality basic education. The Executive Secretary of UBEC, Hajiya Aisha Garba, disclosed this on Thursday during a Media Luncheon with Education Correspondents in Abuja, where she highlighted... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
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