The Federal Government has announced plans to overhaul the accreditation system for Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, warning universities, polytechnics and colleges of education against presenting borrowed staff, equipment or facilities during accreditation exercises. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said the reform would transform accreditation from an occasional exercise into a continuous, digital and evidence-based quality assurance process. Alausa spoke on Wednesday during the inauguration of a Ministerial Committee on Strengthening Accreditation and Quality Assurance Systems for Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria. He said institutions should no longer be allowed to create a temporary impression of their capacity simply to satisfy…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised concerns over the growing consumption of alcohol in Nigeria, linking indiscriminate use of the substance to social problems, including banditry. NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Wednesday. Adeyeye said excessive alcohol consumption poses serious risks to vital organs, particularly the brain, kidneys and liver. She also defended NAFDAC’s decision to ban the sale of alcoholic drinks in sachets and PET bottles of less than 200 millilitres, saying the measure was necessary because the availability of such…
Nigerian artificial intelligence researcher Mary Brenda Akoda has been named the 2026 winner of the Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation (NPSI) for GenScan AI, a technology that uses machine learning to slash MRI scan times by up to 90% without new hardware. Announced at a Lagos press conference on Tuesday, Akoda emerged from a record 237 entries—the highest in the prize’s history—to become its first individual female winner and first millennial laureate. Why GenScan AI stood out GenScan AI (also referred to as GenMRI/C-MORE) applies a one-step consistency model framework to reconstruct MRI images faster while preserving or improving…
The Federal Government has automated the verification and authentication of academic certificates, allowing applicants to complete the process online without visiting the Federal Ministry of Education. The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, announced the development on Tuesday, describing it as a major step towards making the country’s education services faster, more transparent and accessible. Under the new arrangement, Nigerians and other applicants seeking evaluation and authentication of their academic credentials can submit their applications electronically through the ministry’s dedicated platform. The reform is expected to eliminate some of the delays and bureaucratic hurdles associated with the previous process,…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has elevated terrorism financing supervision as a current priority as part of efforts to prevent the country’s financial system from being exploited by illicit actors. The apex bank disclosed this in a press statement issued on Tuesday by the Acting Director, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations Department, Hakama Sidi-Ali. According to the CBN, the enhanced supervisory focus will cover key areas including terrorism financing risk management, transaction monitoring, implementation of targeted financial sanctions and the reporting of suspicious transactions linked to terrorism financing. The bank said it would continue to apply a risk-based supervisory…
A nephrologist, Dr Maryam Almustapha, has said bedwetting can be hereditary, advising adults experiencing the condition to seek medical attention, as it may indicate an underlying health disorder. Almustapha spoke by telephone in Damaturu on Tuesday. Bedwetting, medically known as nocturnal enuresis, is the involuntary release of urine during sleep. It is a common condition, particularly among children, but can also affect teenagers and adults. Persistent bedwetting in children beyond the age when bladder control is normally expected, or the recurrence of bedwetting after a period of dryness, may require medical evaluation. Almustapha noted that there are two main types…
The Nigerian Army has introduced artificial intelligence (AI)-powered simulation technology as part of efforts to strengthen the training and operational preparedness of troops confronting terrorism and other security threats. The technology is designed to provide soldiers with realistic, simulated combat environments in which they can rehearse responses to complex battlefield situations without being exposed to the risks associated with live operations. The move is expected to enhance the Army’s ability to prepare troops for increasingly sophisticated security challenges, particularly in counter-terrorism operations. According to the Army, the adoption of AI-driven simulation forms part of the military’s broader efforts to modernise…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), acting on behalf of the Debt Management Office (DMO), is set to offer N500 billion worth of Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTBs) at its next auction, marking the smallest single offer under the third-quarter 2026 issuance programme. The auction, scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, will cover 91-day, 182-day and 364-day Treasury Bills, according to an Invitation to Tender issued by the apex bank. The offer comprises N100 billion for the 91-day tenor, another N100 billion for the 182-day bill and N300 billion for the one-year instrument. The latest offer represents a reduction from the N700…
Forty women traders and exporters from across Ethiopia have received training on export procedures, customs requirements and market access as part of efforts to increase women’s participation in formal trade along the Djibouti-Ethiopia Corridor. The two-day export-readiness workshop, held in Bishoftu on July 30 and 31, 2026, focused on helping women-led businesses formalise their operations, comply with product standards, complete export documentation and connect with regional buyers. The training was organised under the Promoting Regional Economic Integration in the Horn of Africa through the Development of the Djibouti Corridor Programme. The €32 million initiative is financed by the European Union…
Liquidity expected to flow into Nigeria’s financial system this week is projected at N3.02 trillion, with maturing Open Market Operations (OMO) bills accounting for the overwhelming majority of the inflows. According to the latest liquidity outlook from the Financial Markets Dealers Association (FMDA), OMO maturities are expected to reach N2.94 trillion this week, up 30.67 per cent from N2.25 trillion recorded in the previous week. The N690 billion increase makes OMO maturities the dominant source of liquidity entering the financial system this week, accounting for about 97.5 per cent of projected inflows. Overall estimated inflows of N3.02 trillion are only…