Ogunjimi Seeks ICAN-UK Support To Transform National Treasury Academy
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Accountant General of the Federation, Shemeldeen Ogunjimi, has urged the United Kingdom District of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN-UK) to partner with Nigeria in repositioning the National Treasury Academy, Orozo, into a world-class institution for public financial management and accounting. Ogunjimi made the call in Abuja while receiving […]
FPLI Scouting Exercise Kicks Off in Abuja
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Future Pro League International (FPLI) has commenced its highly anticipated four-day screening and scouting exercise in Abuja. The exercise runs from Wednesday, October 8 to Saturday, October 11, with over 150 young players showcasing their talents in hopes of catching the attention of international scouts. The opening day at the natural […]
Aiyedatiwa Seeks Private Investment to Boost Tertiary Education
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has called for stronger collaboration between government, private investors, and educational stakeholders to address the infrastructural and welfare challenges facing tertiary institutions in the state. The governor made the appeal during a meeting with student representatives of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA), at his office in […]
Nigeria Police Recruits 10,000 Constables to Boost Security Nationwide
By Oluwakemi Kindness In an effort to improve public safety and close manpower gaps, the Nigeria Police Force has deployed 10,000 newly trained Constables across the country. The new officers officially passed out on October 7, 2025, after undergoing rigorous training at Police Colleges and Training Institutions nationwide. Their deployment comes amid rising security challenges, […]
UNICEF, Borno Govt Empower Conflict-Affected Children with Vocational Skills
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Borno State Government, has launched a vocational training programme designed to empower 1,033 children affected by years of armed conflict in the state. The initiative, unveiled in Maiduguri on Wednesday, aims to equip the beneficiaries with marketable skills in tailoring, information and […]
Gen Z Leaders Call for Inclusive Approach to Select Next INEC Chairman
By: Aremu Toyeebaht A coalition of Gen Z activists and student groups has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to convene a national town hall meeting to discuss the appointment process for the next Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The coalition said the call became necessary to ensure that the selection of the […]
Pencom: FG’s N758bn Pension Bond to Clear Arrears, Rebuild Trust
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has described President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a ₦758 billion bond to clear outstanding pension arrears as a major milestone in rebuilding trust and accountability within Nigeria’s pension system. The fund, approved under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), is designed to settle long-standing pension liabilities owed to […]
SSANU,NASU Threaten Nationwide Protest
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have announced a one-day nationwide protest on Thursday, warning that unresolved staff welfare issues could disrupt university operations and affect students’ learning. Under the Joint Action Committee (JAC), the unions have directed all […]
FIFA Talent Development Coordinator Slams U-17 Coach Over Snub of TDS Players
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso National Coordinator and Technical Director of the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS) in Nigeria, Nasiru Jibril, has expressed deep disappointment over the continued neglect of players developed under the FIFA–Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) partnership program by the country’s Under-17 coaching crew. Speaking in Abuja, Jibril criticized the failure of the Golden […]
NILDS DG Urges Plateau Assembly to Embrace Adaptive Legislative Strategies
By Chinedu Echianu The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has called on lawmakers to adopt adaptive strategies in response to Nigeria’s rapidly changing socio-political and economic realities. Professor Sulaiman made the call on Tuesday while declaring open a three-day capacity-building workshop for principal officers, members, […]