TETFund boss, Echono flays ‘dangerous’ Vice-Chancellor appointment culture
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund ,TETFund, Arch. Sonny Echono, on Thursday expressed strong dissatisfaction over political interference in the appointment of Vice-Chancellors in Nigeria’s public universities, declaring that the growing influence of politics, nepotism and corruption in leadership selection is undermining academic excellence, institutional stability and good […]
FG, states, others share N2.300trn May 2026 revenue
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of N2.3 trillion to the Federal, States and the Local Government Councils for the month of May, 2026.
Cosmetics, food, beverages account for 50 per cent of counterfeits products —NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday said cosmetic products, food and beverages accounted for over 50 per cent of counterfeit products in the country.
Digital infrastructure key to economic growth, service delivery — Akume
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Dr George Akume has said digital infrastructure remains critical to driving economic growth and improving public service delivery in Nigeria.
FG eyes 40m homes, N600bn as digital switch over takes off
The Federal Government has launched Nigeria’s Digital Switch Over programme, aiming to reach 40 million homes and unlock over N600bn in economic value as the country moves from analogue to digital television broadcasting.
UNILAG assures students’ safety amid suspected diarrhoea outbreak
Suspected outbreak of diarrhoea has been noticed in some hostels at the University of Lagos, with some students said to be vomiting and stooling.
