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
By Festus Fifen Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has strongly condemned the recent attack on the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, in which several students were abducted by gunmen. She equally called for an improved security around schools, describing the attack as “unfortunate and unacceptable,” adding that innocent students... Read More
By Festus Fifen In reaction to the recent public debate about the issues surrounding the just introduced cyber security levy by the Central Bank of Nigeria, The Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Senator Shehu Umar Buba, has addressed some of the controversies surrounding the proposed implementation of the Cybersecurity levy... Read More
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), says it has funded over 5,525 physical infrastructural projects and provided over 576 faculty/departmental libraries in tertiary institutions across the country. Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arch. Sonny Echono disclosed this while presenting a paper at the 26th seminar of Nigerian Academy of Education in Abuja on Wednesday. Speaking on... Read More
By Festus Fifen As part of measures to make sure that individuals and businesses operating in the Nigeria capital meets their tax obligations, The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) has sealed Regency Hotels, a school and three business premises in the capital city for tax evasion. The FCT-IRS acting Director, Legal Services, Mr... Read More
By Festus Fifen. Nigeria President, Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority. A statement from the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity Ajuri Ngelale says Engr. Woke is a seasoned engineer and politician. He had served... Read More
By Festus Fifen Weeks after the just concluded gubernatorial primaries elections in Ondo state , one of the top contenders for the number one citizen of the state, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim has described the process as a mega fraud. Senator Ibrahim who came fouth at the Primary election conducted by the All Progressives Congress (... Read More
Stakeholders in the education sector have demanded a thorough review of existing laws governing the National Examination Council (NECO). The review, according to them, would instigate reforms that reflect the technological advancements and evolving needs of the educational landscape. They made the call during a one day retreat by NECO titled “Legislative Functions: The Imperatives... Read More
As part of efforts to tackle the growing learning crisis in the country, the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, has flagged off the training of 1,480 teachers selected from rural and hard-to-reach schools in the 36 states and FCT. The training which focuses on the multigrade and mixed ability approaches to teaching will have 40... Read More
By Biodun Ogundipe in London The ancient city of Abeokuta, in the Southwest of Nigeria will go agog this Saturday May 11th as Chief Michael Kolawole OGUNSEYE, The asiwaju of Gbagura Christians abeokuta will be marking his 70th birthday celebration with a special Thanksgiving service and grand reception for dignataries from far and near .... Read More
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has affirmed the digitalization of the recruitment process for Examination Supervisors and Assistant Supervisors for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal and External. According to Azeez Sani, the Ag. Director, Information and Digital Communication in a press statement made available to newsmen... Read More