Chidimma Uchegbu – Abuja The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has increased the matching grant allocation for quality assurance from 2% to 5% to support states in monitoring and evaluating basic education across Nigeria. UBEC Executive Secretary, Dr. Aisha Garba, announced this development during a 3-day refresher training and strategic…
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Chidimma Uchegbu – Abuja The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has declared Nigeria’s democratic tradition a stabilising force in the West African region, calling it a model worthy of emulation as the subcontinent faces growing political uncertainty. He made the statement in a press release signed by his…
BY USMAN GARBA ABUBAKAR A typical politician in our clime makes campaign promises only for the purpose of winning an election. And once elected and inaugurated in office, the promises are either totally forgotten, or only mentioned in passing. But Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto of Sokoto state has proved to…
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has announced a donation of 1,000 Saudi Riyals equivalent to ₦450,000 to each pilgrim from the state as a Sallah gift. The governor made the announcement on Saturday during a visit to the Sokoto contingent in Minna, where he congratulated them on the successful…
Chidimma Uchegbu – Abuja In the move to strengthen the mining sector, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has officially launched a capacity enhancement program for the first batch of Nigerian mining professionals at Murdoch University, Australia. The initiative is a key outcome of the Nigeria–Australia collaboration,…
Chidimma Uchegbu The Africa Centres of Excellence (ACE) project in Nigeria, aimed at enhancing postgraduate education and research in critical sectors, is set to officially conclude its current phase of funding by June 30. The Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, hailed the ACE-Impact initiative,…
Chidimma Uchegbu – Abuja The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has convened a Private Sector Roundtable in Lagos to discuss the role of the private sector in driving regional economic integration and shaping the agenda for the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) 2025. In a bid to…
Chidimma Uchegbu – Abuja The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has vowed to sanction Federal Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education who established satellite campuses without prior approval of their respective regulatory agencies. Director, Press and Public Relations of the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade disclosed this in…
The Sokoto State Government has extended its condolences to the people of Rinaye village in Shagari Local Government Area following a tragic boat mishap that claimed the lives of seven passengers last Monday. The incident occurred when a boat carrying nine passengers capsized, resulting in the death of four minors…
Chidimma Uchegbu – Abuja The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) is holding a three-day general staff retreat at CSS Global Integrated Farm in Gora, Nasarawa State, from June 3 to June 5, 2025. Deputy Director and Head Media and Public Relations, Celestins Toruka in the statement made available to newsmen…