No fewer than 21,452 Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)-certified applicants have applied for 1,000 rural teaching positions advertised by the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). Dr. Kassim Mohammed-Kassim, Executive Chairman of SUBEB, disclosed this in an interview with reporters on Friday in Lafia. He said the recruitment exercise, which began on March 27 and was originally set to end on April 3, has been extended to April 10. READ ALSO: Redeemer’s university business school to raise ethical leaders “The extension became necessary due to complaints from qualified applicants who were unable to submit their applications within the…
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The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Mr. Sonny Echono, has pledged intensified reforms and greater accountability in Nigeria’s tertiary education system after being recognized as Tertiary Education Transformation Champion. Echono made the pledge on Friday in Abuja while receiving the 2025 Personality of the Year Award from the Aljazirah Group. He said the award motivates further interventions aimed at repositioning universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education as drivers of national development. The TETFund chief noted that the recognition reflects the collective efforts of the Fund’s Board of Trustees, management, and staff, who monitor projects nationwide to…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen partnership with the United Nations (UN) to accelerate empowerment of women and youths across Nigeria. Vice-President Kashim Shettima made this statement when he received a UN delegation led by Assistant Secretary-General on Youth Affairs, Dr. Felipe Paullier, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Friday. Shettima said the partnership would focus on key initiatives including financial inclusion, skills development, peace and security, and job creation. He emphasized that President Bola Tinubu’s administration recognizes the potential of youth as drivers of change and growth. “President Tinubu believes in gender equality and youth empowerment.…
The Oyo State Government has presented a customised vehicle to the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) to support operations at Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan. A statement issued Friday in Ibadan by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Suleimon Olanrewaju, said the vehicle was provided to enhance the airport’s critical aviation infrastructure. The Chairman of the Airport Upgrade Committee, Mr. Bimbo Adekanmbi, said the vehicle is equipped with unique communication aids. He added that the donation reinforces the government’s commitment to upgrading the airport, noting that local flights have resumed while construction continues on the international terminal. READ ALSO:…
The wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Folu Adeboye, says Redeemer’s University Business School was established to develop men and women of integrity in the business world. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the university’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Adetunji Adeleye, on Friday in Osogbo. According to the statement, Adeboye spoke during the inauguration of the business school at Redemption City, Mowe, Ogun, noting that the institution would become world-class in executive business education in Nigeria. The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, emphasized that the…
Real estate developer Mr. Ayotunde Bally has expressed concerns that Lagos State Government’s introduction of electronic physical planning permit processing may increase costs and lead to multiple taxation. Bally raised the issue in an interview with reporters on Friday in Lagos, saying the shift to a fully digital system has reduced developers’ flexibility in managing costs and timelines. He noted that the system’s stricter fee structures have raised concerns within the sector. “An additional 35% of assessment fees is now required at the approval stage, and developers must pay it before proceeding,” he said. Bally warned that operational costs could…
The Tomatoes Growers and Processors Association of Nigeria (TOPAN) has forecast a steady increase in tomato prices between May and June 2026. Kaduna State Chairman of TOPAN, Mr. Rabiu Zuntu, disclosed this in an interview with reporters on Friday in Lagos. Zuntu noted that while tomatoes can be planted year-round in northern Nigeria, seasonal weather variations affect production. “Although we can plant tomatoes all year, we cannot guarantee quality harvests throughout. Some farmers are harvesting now, others are transplanting, and some are mid-harvest. “Tomatoes are still available for sale, but prices are gradually rising. By May and June, prices will…
The Forum of Education Secretaries in Oyo State’s 33 local government areas has endorsed Dr. Nureni Adeniran, Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), for governor in the 2027 election. In a statement issued Friday in Ibadan by its Public Relations Officer, Mrs. Morenike Adeniran, the forum said Adeniran has a clear understanding of governance dynamics needed to lead the state. “The SUBEB chairman is a grounded administrator with unmatched competency and consistency. His administrative experience positions him strongly to lead Oyo State effectively,” the forum stated. The forum said its decision reflects a commitment to continuing good…
InnoPower Africa and Luma Learn AI are collaborating to expand access to artificial intelligence (AI) tools and education across Africa, targeting one million learners. Mr. Chris Folayan, Co-Founder and Board Chairman of Luma Learn AI, announced this in a statement delivered by Remy Chukwunyere, Director for Africa at InnoPower Africa Foundation, on Friday in Abuja. Folayan said the Nigeria-led initiative aims to deepen AI literacy and promote digital inclusion across the continent. He noted that the collaboration responds to the urgency of ensuring Africa benefits from the rapidly evolving global AI ecosystem. Africa’s AI market is projected to reach $16–18…
Assemblyman Peter Uche, member of the Benue State House of Assembly (APC/Guma I), says he is addressing acute water scarcity in some communities in his constituency. Uche made the remarks in an interview with reporters on Friday in Makurdi, noting that several communities have long suffered from inadequate water supply. He explained that the terrain in one community made sinking boreholes difficult, but he is determined to change that. “A legislator’s role is to make meaningful contributions in the House toward development,” Uche said. Beyond sponsoring bills and moving motions, especially on security issues, he has initiated projects to ease…