The National Parents Teachers Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN) has backed the Federal Government’s decision to shut down schools charging tuition fees in foreign currencies. The association described the practice as exploitative, abnormal, and unpatriotic, insisting that it must not be tolerated under any circumstance. Chairman of NAPTAN’s Board of Trustees, Adeolu Ogunbanjo, told reporters on Saturday that such demands are unacceptable in any Nigerian institution. He said no school should request fees in dollars or other foreign denominations, nor should any parent accept such exploitative terms. According to him, the practice undermines Nigeria’s economy and contradicts the patriotic values that…
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Sen. Sunday Katung (PDP–Kaduna South) has awarded N40 million in scholarships to no fewer than 400 indigent students from his constituency. The funds, disbursed through the Sunday Marshall Katung Foundation, provided each beneficiary with N100,000 to support their education in various tertiary institutions. Speaking at the presentation ceremony on Saturday in Kafanchan, Katung—represented by Bature Likoro, Chairman of the Southern Kaduna Community Development Associations—said the initiative was designed to ease the financial burden of students and reduce hardship. He described education as the most powerful tool for social change and human capital development, pledging to sustain the scholarship programme beyond…
Dr. Abubakar Musa, former National Coordinator of the Nigeria Young Farmers Network (NYFN), has been appointed Global President of the All Africa Youth Forum (AAYF). Musa, who also serves as President of the Coalition of Farmers Association of Nigeria (COFAN) and is a member of the World Farmers Organization, will serve a four-year term. His appointment was announced in a statement signed by the AAYF Secretary-General, Mr. Samuel Kerkula, and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Abuja. According to Kerkula, Musa’s appointment was confirmed during the AAYF Global Conference held in Liberia. Kerkula quoted Musa as expressing appreciation to…
The Borno State Government has described the Yobe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (YSCHMA) as a model institution worthy of emulation for its outstanding performance in health financing and service delivery. Dr. Abba Saleh, Executive Secretary of the Borno Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (BOSCHMA), made the commendation in Damaturu on Saturday at the end of a three-day study tour of Yobe’s health financing structures and facilities. Saleh said the visit was aimed at learning from YSCHMA’s successful strategies as one of the leading health insurance providers in the country. “We all know that Yobe is at the forefront when it…
It is no secret that the real estate sector in Nigeria is the current oil well. It is not just one of the fastest rising sectors in the country but also one of the most lucrative for investors. The FCT is where the big players are. This is the place where every real estate company has a presence and track history. They are either years in the game, or the owners are years in the game and left another company’s employment to set up theirs. It is unlikely for an Abuja resident to go out of their house on a…
As the world commemorates World Food Day 2025, Nigeria stands at a crossroads in its fight against malnutrition. Despite years of investment in health interventions, nutrition-sensitive agriculture, and social programmes, millions of Nigerians especially children continue to suffer from the invisible crisis of hunger and poor nutrition. While progress continues, national and regional data show that malnutrition remains one of the country’s most lingering development challenges that is undermining health, education, productivity, and the economy. The national picture: malnutrition still a heavy burden According to the UNICEF, World Food Programme (WFP), and Global Nutrition Report (2025), Nigeria’s national averages tell…
Across the world today, governments are recalibrating their economies to fit a green and sustainable future. From Brazil’s vast reforestation drive in the Amazon to Morocco’s solar revolution in Ouarzazate, nations are realizing that the path to prosperity now runs through the low-carbon economy. The green transition has become more than an environmental necessity; it is the new global economy in the making — one that rewards innovation, resilience, and foresight. For Africa, this transition is both an urgent challenge and a rare opportunity. As the continent most vulnerable to climate change, Africa stands to lose the most from inaction.…
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) Alumni Association has announced plans to construct a 1,800-bed hostel on the university’s campus to address the growing accommodation challenges faced by students. The President of the Association, Ifeoluwa Oyedele, made this known during the association’s 55th Anniversary Commemoration, Awards, and Dinner, held on Friday in Lagos. The event honored distinguished Nigerians and outstanding alumni with lifetime achievement and service awards. Oyedele said the initiative reflects the association’s continued commitment to improving the learning environment and supporting the welfare of students and staff. “We must continue to intervene by helping to improve the learning environment…
The Katsina State Government has announced plans to establish a farmers’ radio station to enhance communication and improve management practices in the state’s agricultural sector. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Livestock, Prof. Ahmed Bakori, disclosed this on Friday in Katsina during a press briefing ahead of Vice-President Kashim Shettima’s visit to the state. He said the vice-president is expected to arrive on Monday to inaugurate several projects executed by Governor Dikko Radda’s administration. According to Bakori, one of the projects to be commissioned is a newly established e-centre designed to provide farmers with timely responses to agricultural inquiries. He explained…
In a landmark step for press freedom, WikkiTimes, Nigeria’s investigative newsroom, has become the first Nigerian media organisation to join Reporters Shield, a global network protecting journalists and publishers from legal harassment and censorship. Reporters Shield, founded by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) and The Vance Center For International Justice, provides legal protection to investigative media outlets targeted by Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs). SLAPPs are lawsuits designed to intimidate or silence civic actors and watchdog journalism. Infographic of the pattern of attacks on WikkiTimes In a landmark step for press freedom, WikkiTimes, Nigeria’s investigative newsroom,…