Alausa orders Okebukola-led panel to rank Nigerian tertiary institutions
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has directed the Nigeria Tertiary Education Ranking Advisory Committee, NiTERAC, led by Prof. Peter Okebukola, to commence the 2026 national ranking of Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, as the country records increased representation in the global university ranking.
We’ll not respond to intimidation with violence – Kwankwasiyya Movement
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has vowed to pursue legal and constitutional means to defend its members and other citizens against what it described as intimidation, harassment and attempts to silence opposition voices in Kano State.
66th Independence: What I want Nigerians to do – Tinubu
ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to produce more goods and services, expand agricultural production, build globally competitive businesses and create opportunities for others as the country moves from economic reforms to an era of prosperity. Tinubu made the call in his Independence Day address to Nigerians on Thursday, saying his […]
Reforms didn’t create Nigeria’s economic problems — Tinubu
ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the economic reforms introduced by his administration did not create the weaknesses in Nigeria’s economy but were aimed at confronting longstanding structural problems. Tinubu stated this in his Independence Day address to Nigerians on Thursday, October 1, 2026, as the country marked its 66th anniversary. The President […]
Independence Day: Nigeria’s situation was darker than ever by 2023 – Tinubu
ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said Nigeria’s economic situation was “darker than ever” by 2023, with rising poverty and dwindling hope forcing his administration to embark on difficult economic reforms. Tinubu stated this in his Independence Day address to Nigerians on Thursday, marking the country’s 66th anniversary of independence. The President said successive […]
Police declare port corridor ticketing, revenue collection illegal
By Godwin Oritse The Western Ports Police Command has intervened in the brewing dispute between the Committee of Maritime Transport Unions and Associations (COMTUA) and the Lagos State Trucks and Cargo Operators Committee (LASTCOC) over the proposed sale of Lagos State revenue tickets along the Apapa and Tin Can Island port corridors. The intervention followed […]
