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July 1, 2026

TETFund Tasks Nigerian Scientists on Fast-Tracking Lassa Fever Vaccine Development

The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Arch. Sonny Echono, has challenged Nigerian scientists to identify the fastest pathway towards developing the country’s first vaccine against Lassa fever, describing the disease as a major public health burden that requires urgent scientific intervention. Echono made the call on Tuesday in Abuja during the presentation... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
July 1, 2026

FG, Singapore Partner to Train TVET Instructors, Boost Technical Education

The Federal Government has commenced a nationwide capacity-building programme for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) instructors in partnership with the Institute of Education, Singapore, as part of efforts to strengthen technical education and produce a highly skilled workforce for national development. The initiative, tagged “Train the Trainers (Pedagogy & Assessment) Programme,” is a... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
June 29, 2026

GOV .ODODO SEEKS EXPERTISE OF RETIRED POWER SECTOR STALWARTS TO ADVANCE NIGERIA’S ELECTRICITY REFORMS

…Says experience and institutional memory remain invaluable to national development   BY Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Kogi State Governor, Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo, FCA, has called on retired professionals in Nigeria’s power sector to bring their vast experience and institutional memory to bear in the ongoing efforts to reform the nation’s electricity industry, describing... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Governance, Health, Nigeria News, Politics
June 29, 2026

RITE FOODS, JAMB TO HONOUR SEVEN OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATES EACH WITH ₦5 MILLION ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS IN LAGOS (STATEMENT)

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), in partnership with Rite Foods Limited, will on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, host the Maiden Academic Excellence Recognition Award Ceremony in Lagos to celebrate seven exceptional Nigerian students who distinguished themselves through outstanding academic performance during the 2025 admission exercise. The initiative, sponsored by Rite Foods Limited, underscores... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
June 29, 2026

NELFUND Condemns Tuition Refund Delays, Arbitrary Fee Increases by Tertiary Institutions

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has condemned what it described as unethical practices by some tertiary institutions over the implementation of the Federal Government’s Student Loan Scheme. In a public notice issued on Monday, NELFUND expressed concern over reports that some institutions are delaying or refusing to refund students whose tuition fees had already... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
June 29, 2026

Federal Government to Launch Digital Education Management System July 1, 32 Million Students Already Enrolled

The Federal Government has fixed Wednesday, July 1, 2026, for the official launch of the Digital National Education Information Management System (DNEMIS), a major initiative aimed at transforming education administration through digital technology and data-driven governance. Speaking ahead of the launch in Abuja on Monday, the National Project Coordinator of the Special Programmes Operations and... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
June 29, 2026

Diaspora Unity and Renewal: Ambassador Rallies Nigerians at 4th Nigeria Day Event

The National Union of Nigerian Associations in Italy (NUNAI) successfully celebrated its 4th Anniversary of Nigeria Day, drawing citizens, friends of Nigeria, and diplomatic figures from across Europe to celebrate culture, strength, and national progress. The high-profile gathering served as a strategic platform for Nigeria’s newly deployed envoy to rally diaspora support for ongoing homeland... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, community, World News
June 28, 2026

GOD SENT GOVERNOR : 18 Women, Girls Receive Free Obstetric Fistula Treatment at Kogi Specialist Hospital

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   No fewer than 18 women and girls suffering from different forms of obstetric fistula have received free corrective surgeries at the Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja, under a collaborative healthcare intervention aimed at restoring hope and improving access to quality medical care.   The Chief Medical Director of... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Governance, Health, Nigeria News, Politics
June 27, 2026

Gov. Uba Sani gives 97 freed inmates N100,000 each for re integration 

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   The Kaduna State Government has fulfilled Governor Uba Sani’s pledge to provide financial support to 97 inmates granted clemency on Democracy Day, with each beneficiary receiving N100,000 to support their reintegration into society.   The beneficiaries, who were released under the governor’s constitutional prerogative of mercy, received the... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, community, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
June 27, 2026

Gov Ododo Inaugurates HOPE Programme Steering Committee, Technical Working Group

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has inaugurated the HOPE Programme Steering Committee (PSC) and the Unified Technical Working Group (UTWG) to drive the implementation of the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) Programme in the state.   The HOPE Programme is a World Bank-supported... Read More
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