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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
July 8, 2026

N228B – NORTHERN GOVERNORS LAUNCH ₦1bn MONTHLY SECURITY TRUST FUND; STAKEHOLDERS EMPHASIZE URGENT ACTION OVER BUREAUCRACY 

In a move to stem the tide of insecurity threatening the socio-economic fabric of Northern Nigeria, the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has officially inaugurated the Board of Trustees for the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund. The initiative mandates each of the 19 northern states, in collaboration with their respective local governments, to contribute ₦1... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Trending, World News
July 8, 2026

NELFUND Overstaffed, No Approval for Fresh Recruitment — Education Ministry Sources

Credible sources within the Federal Ministry of Education have dismissed reports alleging that the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, is responsible for delaying the resumption of newly recruited staff of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), insisting that no recruitment exercise has been approved for the agency. The sources described recent media reports linking... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
July 8, 2026

Governor Ododo delivers on promise of new electricity transformer to Zango Daji community

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   There was widespread jubilation on tuesday at the Timber Market area in Zango Daji as residents received a brand new 500KVA transformer provided by the Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency, Ahmed Usman Ododo.   Delivered through the Ministry of Rural and Energy Development, the installation comes... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, community, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
July 8, 2026

KOGI STATE GOVERNMENT CONGRATULATES DR. HASSAN ABDULRAHMAN OCHOLI ON APPOINTMENT AS TETFUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER

— Government commends President Tinubu for finding another worthy son of Kogi State deserving of national service. By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Kogi State Government has warmly congratulates Dr. Hassan Abdulrahman Ocholi on his appointment by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Education, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
July 8, 2026

Tinubu Turning Proceeds of Crime into Better Education for Nigerian Children – Alausa

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has declared that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is transforming proceeds of crime into investments that improve student welfare, strengthen learning infrastructure and expand access to quality education across Nigeria. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja during the formal handover of recovered assets by the Economic and... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
July 7, 2026

PRESIDENT TINUBU ORDERS ICPC TO INVESTIGATE CONTROVERSIAL “PRESIDENTIAL FOREIGN INTERVENTION PROMOTION COUNCIL”

By Festus Fifen In response President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to conduct a thorough investigation into the activities of a “Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council” (PFIPC) and all related matters. The President directed that the investigation be concluded and a comprehensive report submitted to... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Politics
July 7, 2026

NCAOOSCE Explains Non-Education Projects in 2026 Budget, Says They Are Constituency Projects

The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education (NCAOOSCE) has clarified that projects contained in its 2026 Appropriation Act which appear to fall outside its statutory mandate are constituency projects approved by the National Assembly of Nigeria and assigned to the Commission for implementation. The Commission made the clarification in a statement on Tuesday... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
July 7, 2026

FG Unveils First Manu-Tech University Innovation Pod to Drive Research Commercialisation, Industrial Growth

The Federal Government has launched Nigeria’s first Manu-Tech University Innovation Pod at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, unveiling a new strategy to transform universities into centres of industrial production, technological innovation and enterprise development. The initiative is aimed at strengthening the link between academic research and industry, while accelerating manufacturing, entrepreneurship, job creation... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
July 6, 2026

Tafawa Balewa/Bogoro/Dass Constituency Endorses Engr. Noah Dallaji for Reps Seat, Receives APC Defectors

The political landscape in Bauchi State received a major boost on Monday 6th July, 2026 as stakeholders across Tafawa Balewa, Bogoro and Dass Federal Constituency unanimously endorsed Engr. Noah Dallaji as their preferred candidate to represent the constituency in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was made during a... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News
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