The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), in collaboration with the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (KWSUBEB), will train 790 Mathematics and Science teachers across the state’s 16 local government areas. KWSUBEB Chairman, Prof. Shehu Adaramaja, said on Wednesday that the 12-day capacity-building programme, tagged Strengthening Mathematics and Science Education (SMASE), will run from Sept. 1 to 12, 2025. He explained that the initiative, approved by Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as part of ongoing education reforms, aims to equip teachers with essential skills to improve classroom performance and strengthen foundational learning. According to him, the training will cover Core Teacher’s Cycle…
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The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Lagos Chapter, has honoured Mrs. Grace Alegba, a Senior Editor with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), with its 2025 Media Excellence Support Award. The award was presented on Wednesday by the Chairperson of APWEN Lagos, Dr. Atinuke Owolabi, during the association’s Annual General Meeting, awards, and election ceremony held in Lagos. Owolabi said Alegba was recognised for her consistent and impactful reportage that amplified APWEN’s programmes and highlighted the achievements of women engineers. Other journalists honoured were Mr. Victor Gbonegun of The Guardian, Ms. Ebunoluwa Sessou of Vanguard, and Ms.…
The African University of Science and Technology (AUST) has called for stronger efforts to bridge the gap between research and policy in Nigeria’s science and technology sector. The Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the upcoming Conference on Communicating Science, Technology and Innovation for National Development, Mr. Bosco Okolo-Obi, stated this at a news briefing on Wednesday in Abuja. The conference, organised by AUST in collaboration with key stakeholders, is scheduled to hold from October 21 to 23 in Abuja with the theme: “Communicating Science, Technology and Innovation for National Development.” Okolo-Obi noted that ineffective communication has limited the…
The Federal Government has pledged to improve safety on Nigeria’s waterways following the August 17 boat mishap in Sokoto State that left four people dead and five missing. The Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, said this in a statement by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Muhammad Ahmad. He commended the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for their swift intervention during the incident in Goronyo Local Government Area. “The rescue efforts in Sokoto highlight the importance of synergy between agencies. NIWA and NEMA arrived early, rescuing passengers and recovering…
Enforcing its zero tolerance for auto crashes, the Dangote Articulated Trucks Drivers Training School (DATDTS), in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), is implementing stricter entry requirements for aspiring drivers. This development comes as Dangote Cement Plc undertakes the recertification and screening of all its truck drivers at the company’s Obajana plant in Kogi State. Speaking to newsmen at the Obajana Plant, Head of Transport, Dangote Cement Plc, Mr. Murilo Silva, said as part of efforts to promote safe driving and achieve zero road crashes, the company has since begun installing cameras across its fleet of thousands of…
A strong call was made for traditional media to play a bigger role in improving maternal healthcare and promoting gender equality in Nigeria. This happened during a two-day training workshop held in Lagos by the International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH). ISMPH worked with the Lagos State Government and EngenderHealth to bring together journalists and broadcasters from across Nigeria. The workshop aimed to train them to become active voices for gender equality and public health. The main message was clear: media should not only report news — it should lead the way in creating change. ISMPH’s Director of…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says members are free to contest its 2027 presidential ticket against President Bola Tinubu. National Organising Secretary of the APC, Suleiman Argungu, told journalists in Abuja on Wednesday that while the party’s leadership and organs had endorsed Tinubu for a second term, the ticket remained open. “The NWC and other organs have endorsed President Tinubu, but that does not mean the door is closed. When the time comes, aspirants can purchase forms and contest. Members are free to exercise their franchise,” he said. Argungu stressed that the party would not emulate the PDP’s 2014 decision…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have opened Nigeria’s first Behavioural Insights Research and Design Laboratory, also known as BIRD-Lab. This is the first time behavioural science is being used in Nigeria to improve the survival and development of children. Experts say BIRD-Lab is not just a research center. It’s a strong promise to help Nigerian children not only stay alive but also grow, learn, and reach their full potential. The lab was launched at UNILAG’s College of Medicine. It aims to improve mother and child health by combining behavioural science with smart policies…
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Magistrate Court sitting in Abuja has issued a criminal summons against former Senator Dino Melaye over alleged tax evasion amounting to about ₦500 million. The summons, dated August 21, 2025, requires Melaye to appear before the Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone II on September 5, 2025 to answer to the allegations. According to the FCT Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS), the disputed sum arises from unpaid personal income tax liabilities for 2023 and 2024. Records show that the former lawmaker owes ₦234.896 million for 2023 and ₦274.712 million for 2024, as assessed through a “Best of…
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Dr. Farouk Rabi’u Mudi, has described Admiral Murtala Nyako, Chairman of the association’s Board of Trustees (BoT), as a reliable patriot whose life embodies selfless service and national progress. In a congratulatory message to mark Nyako’s 83rd birthday, the National President, Dr. Farouk Rabi’u Mudi, joined the celebrant’s family, friends, associates, and millions of Nigerians in honouring the former Governor of Adamawa State. He described Nyako as “an intellectual per excellence and a pillar of wisdom, whose dedication to Nigeria’s development remains exemplary.” The AFAN president praised Nyako’s illustrious service as a naval…