Nasarawa pensioners urge Gov. Sule to clear outstanding gratuities before leaving office
By Edwin Philip, Lafia The Nasarawa State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has appealed to Governor Abdullahi Sule to clear outstanding gratuities, pension arrears and other pending entitlements before the end of his tenure. The State Chairman of the union, Alhaji Hudu Baba Abdullahi, made the appeal while speaking with journalists in […]
Dasamonie hits 1,000 users, processes over N500m transactions
Digital financial services platform, Dasamonie, has announced that it has surpassed 1,000 registered personal users, onboarded more than 100 business accounts and processed over N500 million in transactions, as it seeks to deepen financial inclusion and expand its presence across Nigeria.
Mbah approves recruitment of over 6,500 smart school teachers
In line with his administration’s commitment to providing the human resources required to drive the Smart Green School initiative and deliver quality education across the state, Governor Peter Mbah has approved the recruitment of over 6,500 qualified candidates into various academic, technical, and administrative positions in public primary and secondary schools in the state, particularly […]
Project Sprint rallies Senate support for data protection bill
Project Sprint has intensified its advocacy for the passage of the Data Protection Bill (SB648), urging the Senate to expedite legislative action on the proposed law, which it said is critical to strengthening Nigeria’s digital economy, creating jobs for young people and enhancing the country’s global competitiveness.
Coalition endorses Adeleke for second term, backs Tinubu for 2027
By Ebunoluwa Sessou A coalition of 112 Yoruba socio-cultural organisations under the umbrella of the Yoruba Rainbow Coalition, YRC, has endorsed Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, for a second term in office and declared its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. The endorsement was announced in a communiqué issued after an […]
Why Nigeria doesn’t need more training programmes but better employment systems
By SAM DAIBO Nigeria has become a nation of training programmes. Every week, somewhere across the country, another graduation ceremony celebrates young people completing courses in coding, welding, agribusiness, fashion design, renewable energy or entrepreneurship. Governments launch new empowerment schemes. Development partners fund fresh skills initiatives. Companies proudly invest in youth capacity-building. Yet millions of […]
SPAN celebrates young talents, empowers Omojuwa community through performing arts
The Society for the Performing Arts in Nigeria (SPAN), has showcased talents and achievements of young participants at its SPAN on the Road (SOTR) programme during an event held at Gift of Mercy home in Omojuwa Estate, Kosofe, Lagos. Gift of Mercy Lagos, which serves as a home for physically challenged and orphaned boys, hosted […]
Varsity celebrates graduation of over 100 real estate professionals in Qatar
In a landmark achievement for international real estate education, Lifecard University, in partnership with the Qatar Real Estate Academy, has graduated more than 100 students in Doha, after the completion of a comprehensive Real Estate School of Business mentorship programme.
NAMB opens new chapter, gets new nat’l president
The National Association of Microfinance Banks (NAMB) has entered a new chapter with the inauguration of Dr. Adenrele Oni as its National President during the association’s 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and National Working Committee (NWC) inauguration held in Abuja on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Beyond Settlement: Why the Igbo apprenticeship system must evolve
Former Imo State governorship candidate Uche Nwosu has reignited an important conversation about the future of the Igbo apprenticeship system. Speaking at the 2026 Igbo National Convention organised by Igbo Union Canada, he argued that while the traditional Igba Boi model remains one of the greatest expressions of Igbo enterprise, it must evolve to meet […]
Non-State school policy stalled: No Nigerian state has adopted it one year after launch
*Education groups launch accountability tracker and urge governors to domesticate framework, citing lack of political will and funding excuses as major roadblocks By Elizabeth Osayande & Ifunanya Ndigwe One year after its official release, no state in Nigeria has adopted the National Policy on Non-State Schools. This is as education advocates, policy experts, and school […]
