Malnutrition funding crisis: Lagos must do more as few states carry burden — CS-SUNN
As Nigeria’s malnutrition crisis deepens, only a small group of states in the country are making meaningful financial commitments, while many others lag, worsening child deaths and treatment gaps nationwide, the Executive Secretary of Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria, CS-SUNN, Mr. Sunday Okoronkwo, has said.
Foundation gifts WAEC scholarship to 300 Kwara students
By Demola Akinyemi, ILORIN The Muhydeen Okunlola Kayode (MOK) Foundation has gifted annual WAEC scholarship scheme to cover 300 secondary school students across the three senatorial districts of Kwara State. The 300 beneficiaries compared with the last event, marked a 50 per cent increase in number of beneficiaries. The scholarship distribution ceremony was held at the […]
Niger pegs teachers’ retirement age at 65
By Wole Mosadomi, Minna Niger State Government has approved and gazetted a new retirement age and years of service for all teachers in the state. The new policy takes effect immediately. Under the policy, the new retirement age is now 65 years as against the previous 60 years while the years in service has now been […]
UBEC unveils high-tech smart school in Jigawa, signals new era for basic education
By Joseph Erunke, ABUJA The Universal Basic Education Commission,UBEC,has taken another bold step toward reshaping Nigeria’s education landscape with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art Smart School in Hadejia, Jigawa State, reinforcing Federal Government’s push for technology-driven learning at the foundational level. Commissioning the multi-million naira facility on Wednesday and formally handing it over to the Jigawa […]
Jedidiah questions gospel label placed on Chineyere Udoma
By Nnasom David Lagos-based gospel music artist Solomon Friday Macaulay, popularly known as Jedidiah, has stirred debate in the music industry after questioning the popular description of singer Chineyere Udoma as merely a gospel musician. Speaking during an interview in Lagos, Jedidiah argued that the label does not fully reflect Udoma’s artistic depth and influence. […]
Media firm to unveil initiative to commemorate Sokoto@50
By Nnasom David As part of Sokoto State’s 50th anniversary celebrations, Caliphate Times Media has announced that its Sokoto@50 commemorative magazine will be released in May 2026. The magazine forms the flagship of the company’s ongoing Golden Jubilee multimedia documentation project. Unveiled in December 2025, the initiative aims to create a permanent public record of […]
UBEC unveils high-tech smart school in Jigawa, signals new era for basic education
By Joseph Erunke, ABUJA The Universal Basic Education Commission,UBEC,has taken another bold step toward reshaping Nigeria’s education landscape with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art Smart School in Hadejia, Jigawa State, reinforcing Federal Government’s push for technology-driven learning at the foundational level. Commissioning the multi-million naira facility on Wednesday and formally handing it over to the Jigawa […]
How 2026 budget can realise lofty objectives — Report
By Tunde Oso A fresh report has submitted that 2026 budget’s effectiveness depends not only on its baseline assumptions but also on how well it manages risks. Leading compliance, corporate governance and fraud risk management consulting firm, DataPro, in its Monthly Rating Brief for February, sent to Vanguard, said, “Incorporating realistic stress scenarios around inflation […]
Ministerial directive: There we go again, by Okoh Aihe
Just a look at the story, a flash went off in my head. At this age one shouldn’t engage in protest writings or spew out materials that hover on malcontent or, in the extreme, frustration. Or are my thoughts simply just cyclical? I have had to review my writings in the past few years and I […]
Developer rejects estate takeover rumours, cites valid title
Winhomes Global Services Limited has refuted circulating reports alleging that its estate has been taken over by certain subscribers or groups, describing the claims as misleading and inaccurate. In a public notice issued recently, the company stated that Winhomes Estate remains its exclusive property and has not been transferred or relinquished to any individual or […]
Fortreal academy hosts Africa’s real estate billionaires in 2026 retreat
According to Fortreal Real Estate Academy, the institution aims to build a community of successful professionals
Copyright levy: PMAN commends Tinubu, FG, MCSN on release of first tranche
By Japhet Davidson The Performing Musicians’ Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has expressed its profound satisfaction over the public announcement by the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria Ltd/Gte (MCSN) on the release of the first tranche of the Copyright Levy for the Nigerian music industry. PMAN welcomes the move as a landmark moment for creators, performers, […]
Census: Nigeria loses over N400bn as contractors lament non-payment for jobs done
Nigeria may have lost over N400 billion in technical equipment, accessories, trainings and first aid materials procured by the National Population Commission (NPC) for the botched 2023 census, investigations have shown. This is even as local contractors who supplied the materials and provided other logistics for the twice postponed census have been lamenting the non-payment […]
Olutimehin advocates proactive cybersecurity framework for digital finance
By Emmanuel Okogba Abayomi Titilola Olutimehin, a cybersecurity expert and digital risk management specialist, has called for a more proactive and intelligence-driven approach to cybersecurity, as global threats continue to grow in scale and sophistication. Olutimehin, who is widely regarded for her work across compliance, threat intelligence, cloud security and digital finance, said modern cybersecurity […]
Celebrating 50 years of Ogun State
By GBOYEGA ISIAKA When Ogun State was created on February 3, 1976, I witnessed that moment as a 14-year-old student on the assembly ground of Nazareth High School, Imeko. We stood under the watchful eyes of our Principal, Reverend Akosile, and cheered with the innocence of boys and girls who sensed significance without fully grasping its […]
Victor Daniyan charts Africa’s economy with SoftPOS, electric mobility
Victor Daniyan, Founder and CEO of Nearpays and Yourrider, is transforming how Africa pays and powers its future. Recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 nominee and Certified Management Consultant, he uses his expertise to create impactful, user-friendly solutions. Nearpays is pioneering contactless and AI-driven payment technology, and Yourrider is building the continent’s EV swap […]
