The National Parents Teachers Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN) has opposed moves by the Federal Government to make Mathematics non-compulsory for arts students seeking admission into tertiary institutions. Mr. Adeolu Ogunbanjo, Chairman, Board of Trustees of NAPTAN, described the idea as “misguided and risky” in an interview on Sunday. Recall that the Federal Ministry of Education, in a statement by its spokesperson, Folasade Boriowo, had announced a review of admission requirements for students in the arts and humanities. Under the new guideline, senior secondary school students in these fields will no longer be required to present a credit in Mathematics in…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wammako (APC, Sokoto Central) has donated a newly constructed office complex to the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) in Sokoto, reaffirming his commitment to strengthening technical and vocational education in Nigeria. The facility, which was officially handed over on his behalf by the Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, is designed to enhance the operational efficiency of NABTEB and improve service delivery across Sokoto and neighbouring states. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Senator Wammako said the gesture aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s Smart Agenda, which both…
Tomato traders in Lagos have raised concerns over recent developments affecting their businesses, leading to a hike in the price of the produce. The traders spoke in separate interviews on Sunday in Lagos, expressing worry over the rising cost of tomatoes caused by high transportation costs and insecurity. Tomato is a widely consumed vegetable in Nigerian households, commonly used in preparing stews, soups, and sauces. It is rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and other nutrients, making it a staple in everyday meals. However, issues such as poor storage, transportation challenges, and seasonal changes have contributed to the surge in prices. The…
Some catfish farmers in Anguwa Tiv community, Ado, Nasarawa State, have expressed concern that middlemen make more profit than those involved in actual fish production. The farmers, in separate interviews on Sunday in Karu Local Government Area of the state, said the dominance of intermediaries in the fish market had made it difficult for them to earn fair returns on their investments. They explained that middlemen often dictate prices, leaving farmers at the mercy of exploitative market forces despite the rising cost of fish feed, transportation, and pond maintenance. Mr. Christopher Ewalefo, a catfish farmer, said farmers were “suffering silently”…
The Commissioner for Health, Umma K. Ahmed, has undertaken an oversight visit to supervise the ongoing renovation works at Yusuf Dantsoho Memorial Hospital and General Hospital, Sabo, in Kaduna State. During the visit, the Commissioner, who was accompanied by Directors from the Ministry of Health and a representative from the Ministry of Housing, inspected the level of work done and assessed the quality and pace of the ongoing renovations. She made several observations and urged the supervising ministry responsible for the project to ensure that all identified issues are promptly addressed to guarantee timely completion and adherence to standards. Ahmed…
The Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of N2.103 trillion, among the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils for September 2025. The revenue was shared at the October 2025 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting held in Abuja. The N2.103 trillion total distributable revenue comprised distributable statutory revenue of N1.239 trillion, distributable Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N812.593 billion, and Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue of N51.684 billion. A communiqué issued by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) indicated that the total gross revenue of N3.054 trillion was available in the month of September…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has opposed the proposed establishment of the National Commission for Decommissioning of Oil and Gas Installations (NC-DOGI) under the 2024 bill currently before the National Assembly. NUPRC’s position was contained in a memorandum submitted at a public hearing organised by the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) in Abuja. Earlier, the Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Ado Doguwa (APC–Kano), said Nigeria’s petroleum industry had over the years faced persistent challenges in the decommissioning and abandonment of oil and gas facilities. According to him, these challenges have had environmental, economic, and social impacts, particularly…
The 2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) Report shows that Nigeria’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has declined from 5.3 children per woman in 2018 to 4.8 in 2024, marking a major demographic shift over the past five years. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja at the launch of the report. Salako said the decline reflects gradual progress in access to and use of family planning services nationwide. “Modern contraceptive use among currently married women increased modestly to 15 per cent in 2023 from 12 per cent in…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has appointed Dr Pavel Ursu as its new Representative to Nigeria, reaffirming its commitment to strengthen health partnerships and improve healthcare outcomes nationwide. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, welcomed the appointment during an official announcement in Abuja, describing it as a boost for Nigeria–WHO collaboration. “We welcome Dr Ursu to Nigeria and look forward to deepening our collaboration with WHO under his leadership,” Tuggar said. He noted that the COVID-19 pandemic exposed critical gaps in the country’s health system, reinforcing the need for investment in local vaccine production and health infrastructure. “Health…
The Kano State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Government and development partners, will host the 2025 World Nutrition Day celebration on Thursday. The landmark event is aimed at promoting healthy eating habits and raising public awareness on nutrition, in line with the United Nations’ annual observance. The Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Musa Shanono, announced this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Kano. He said the celebration would focus on enlightening the public about the importance of consuming nutritious food for overall health and well-being. According to him, the event will also feature an exhibition of nutritional products…