Chidimma UCHEGBU The Federal Government has stated that the ongoing TETFund Research Fair/Exhibition is a crucial platform for addressing Nigeria’s pressing challenges. Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, made this known at a press conference to herald the national research fair being held in Abuja. He stated that by…
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By Danjuma Musa “Always listen to both sides of the story before you come to a conclusion” -Mohith Agadi Chimamanda Adichie, the Nigerian novelist and activist, popularized what is now aptly known as “the danger of a single story.” Long before her, several notable authors, concerned about the dangers of…
Chidimma UCHEGBU The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced the accreditation of centres for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). According to thr board, the accreditation process is a critical first step in preparation for the annual examination. A statement by the Board, said all new Computer-Based…
In his bid to boost the free movement of people in Sokoto State, Gov. Ahmed Aliyu has injected 1500 vehicles into the public transportation system in the state. The vehicles consist of 1000 motorcycles and 500 tricycles, which he said will be releases to people of the state on a…
Chidimma Uchegbu, Abuja The Tertiary Education Trust (Tetfund) has assured that the 2025 budget cycle will create an increase in project developments with the improvement in its allocations. Arch. Sunny Echono gave the assurance during a strategic interactive engagement with heads of beneficiary institutions recently in Abuja. According to him,…
Chidimma Uchegbu, Abuja The Tertiary Education Trust (Tetfund) has assured that the 2025 budget cycle will create an increase in project developments with the improvement in its allocations. Arch. Sunny Echono gave the assurance during a strategic interactive engagement with heads of beneficiary institutions recently in Abuja. According to him,…
The Police in Sokoto State has dismissed a report in an online platform which alleged that it arrested and detained a woman, Hamdiyya Sidi, for criticising Governor Ahmed Aliyu. Denouncing the report as unfounded and a tissue of lie, the Police in Sokoto said that the arrest of the said…
The governor of Edo state, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday night in Benin, revealed how he found a dead bat on his bed as he got home after winning the 21st September governorship election in the state. Though he attributed his victory to the grace of God, constant prayers, and…
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, on Thursday, ordered the freezing of all State-owned bank accounts with immediate effect, until further notice. The Governor has also warned commercial banks, heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to comply with the order immediately without any delays. Governor Okpebholo warned that anyone,…
Chidimma Uchegbu The National Examinations Council (NECO) has said that the allowances of all the 72,138 Examiners engaged as ad-hoc staff for the 2024 School-based Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), have been paid. The Council said in a statement by its Ag. Director, Information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani, that…