Senate Holds Hearing on Proposed Bayelsa Science University
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has held a public hearing on a bill seeking to establish the Federal University of Science and Technology in Korokorosei, Bayelsa State, as part of efforts to expand science education and address Nigeria’s skilled manpower needs. The hearing, organised by the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund, chaired by […]
NHF President Nkom, Agbo Attend Historic FIH Congress in Doha
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), Engineer Simon Nkom, and NHF Board Member, Professor Ediga Agbo, are representing Nigeria at the landmark 50th Congress of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) in Doha, Qatar. The congress brings together hockey leaders and administrators from across the world to deliberate on governance, policy direction […]
Kaduna Establishes Specialist Nursing College in Rigasa
By Oluwakemi Kindness Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has signed into law a bill establishing a College of Post-Basic Nursing Sciences in Rigasa, Igabi Local Government Area, to address shortages of specialist nurses. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, describing the legislation as part of the […]
Forum Urges Action on Climate Pledges
By Oluwakemi Kindness African governments and businesses have been urged to address funding barriers preventing climate commitments from translating into projects across the continent. The call came on Tuesday, at the fourth Africa Climate Forum conference, themed “Implementing in Lockstep: Public-Private Action for Green Outcomes,” where stakeholders discussed challenges affecting climate finance and project implementation. […]
Alausa Urges University Unions to Avoid Strikes, Embrace Talks
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has urged university-based unions to embrace dialogue and avoid strikes that could disrupt academic activities. Alausa made the appeal on Tuesday in Abuja during the unveiling of renegotiated agreements between the Federal Government and unions in tertiary institutions. He called on stakeholders to cooperate in […]
NASS Shifts Resumption to September 29 Over Rehabilitation Work
By Anayo Akwitti The National Assembly has extended its legislative recess by two weeks, moving the resumption of plenary by the Senate and House of Representatives from September 15 to September 29, 2026. The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, announced the new date following directives from the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, […]
Niger Vows Support for Arms Control Centre
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Niger State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) in its efforts to curb illicit arms proliferation. Governor Umaru Bago gave the assurance on Tuesday when the Director-General and National Coordinator of the NCCSALW, DIG Johnson Babatunde Kokumo […]
Wike Orders Demolition Of Illegal Rail Corridor Shanties
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate demolition of illegal shanties and criminal hideouts along the Kukwaba rail corridor near Karmajiji, describing the settlements as a major security threat to residents of Abuja. The directive followed an emergency security meeting held on Friday at the […]
FG to Release Fuel Subsidy Savings Report Within Days
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Federal Government says it will soon publish a detailed report showing how it used savings from the removal of fuel and foreign exchange subsidies. Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, made the promise on Thursday at the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum in Abuja. Oyedele said Nigerians […]
Reps Allege Forged State House Documents in PFIPC Probe
By Olueakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the alleged Presidential Fiscal Policy and Investment Council (PFIPC) says it has uncovered what appears to be widespread document forgery, including the creation of a non-existent department in the State House. The committee made the disclosure on Wednesday at the resumed public hearing in Abuja, […]