The National Universities Commission (NUC) has escalated its bid to curb the misuse of honorary doctorate degrees in Nigeria’s university system by issuing a stern warning to institutions that flout newly approved guidelines and threatening regulatory sanctions. In a public notice released on Thursday through its official platforms, the Commission expressed grave concern over the rising cases of indiscriminate conferment and misuse of honorary doctorate honours — practices it said undermine academic integrity and damage the credibility of Nigerian universities at home and abroad. NUC, led by Executive Secretary Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, unveiled a 16-point framework designed to regulate…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
President Bola Tinubu has urged the leadership of the 10th Senate to commence constitutional amendments that would pave the way for the establishment of state police, as part of measures to tackle rising insecurity nationwide. The President made the call on Wednesday during an interfaith breakfast with senators at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, according to a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Tinubu said evolving security threats, including terrorism, banditry and insurgency, have made the creation of state police imperative. He stressed that decentralised policing would enhance grassroots security, strengthen intelligence gathering and enable quicker…
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday swore in Tunji Disu as the Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun. Disu arrived at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, at about 2:45 p.m., accompanied by two senior police officers and some family members, to complete the formalities of his assumption of office. Egbetokun was also sighted entering the Villa to join other dignitaries at the ceremony. Disu is expected to be formally decorated as the Acting IGP after Egbetokun tendered his resignation on Tuesday. ALSO READ Sowore reacts to Egbetokun’s resignation, says tenure was ‘never legit’ ALSO READ [VIEWPOINT] Genocide…
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has described the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun as Inspector-General of Police (IGP) as an acknowledgment that his tenure lacked legal backing. Speaking on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, Sowore alleged that Egbetokun’s continued stay in office was unlawful. “This removal or resignation, as they like to address it, is an acknowledgment of the fact that his tenure was never legit,” Sowore said. The activist further accused the former IGP of using force against police personnel who demanded improved welfare and working conditions. ALSO READ [VIEWPOINT] Genocide…
Stakeholders in Sokoto State, Kebbi State and Zamfara State have identified early childhood education as a critical strategy to address the alarming figure of 1.9 million out-of-school children across the three states. The position was reinforced at a two-day Media Dialogue on “Strengthening Early Childhood Education and Access to Quality Education” held in Sokoto. The event was organised by the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) in partnership with UNICEF and funded by the European Union. Participants at the dialogue warned that without strengthening Early Childhood Development (ECD), efforts to reduce the growing number of out-of-school children in the Northwest…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points to 26.50 per cent from 27.00 per cent, signaling a cautious shift in its monetary stance. The decision was announced on Tuesday at the end of the 304th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, said the resolution was unanimous. “The Committee decided to reduce the Monetary Policy Rate by 50 basis points to 26.50 per cent,” Cardoso stated. He disclosed that the liquidity ratio was retained at 30 per cent, while the standing facilities corridor was adjusted to…
In a major shift for Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals will supply between 60 and 65 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily to the domestic market, positioning the country for sustained fuel self-sufficiency while exporting up to 20 million litres in surplus. President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, disclosed this in Lagos, confirming that a structured offtake agreement has been concluded with selected marketers to guarantee nationwide distribution and eliminate supply instability. “We have agreed an offtake framework to supply up to 65 million litres daily for the domestic market,” Dangote said.…
The (PDP) has accused the Federal Government of encouraging criminality following reports that ransom was allegedly paid to secure the release of kidnapped victims in parts of Niger, Kebbi and Kwara states. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the opposition party described the reported payments as “shameful and unfortunate,” citing media reports that allegedly confirmed the widely speculated ransom transactions. The PDP said the revelations followed the visit of , United States Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, who recently engaged Nigerian security and finance officials on efforts to disrupt illicit financial flows linked to extremist…
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called on the Federal Government to provide clarity and transparency regarding the reported detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. In a statement on Tuesday, Atiku expressed deep concern over reports about El-Rufai’s health and welfare, urging authorities to disclose the agency responsible for his detention. He said Nigerians deserve to know whether the former governor is being held by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, the State Security Service, or any other security body. “Secrecy in matters of detention only fuels suspicion. Nigerians…
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), on Tuesday withdrew the criminal charge filed by the Federal Government against Prof. Mike Ozekhome (SAN) over alleged property fraud. Ozekhome had been arraigned before Justice Peter Kekemeke of the FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on a three-count charge bordering on alleged property forgery. The case was instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). At an earlier sitting, the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation (DPPF), Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), informed the court that the AGF had taken over the matter from the ICPC and sought…