Court stops FG from retiring education directors after eight years
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria has ruled that teachers and education officers who become directors in the Federal Civil Service cannot be compulsorily retired after spending eight years in office, declaring that they are entitled to remain in service until they attain 65 years of age or complete 40 years of pensionable service.
‘France has no skin colour’ — Spain apologises over ex-PM’s remarks
Spain has apologised to France after former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy sparked a racism row by questioning the “Frenchness” of France’s national football team ahead of Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup semi-final.
NCC moves to make digital educational platforms data-free nationwide
Director of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) at the Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs Zainab Suleiman Abubakar, said the initiative aligns with the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI), which aims to improve learning outcomes through technology.
Lai Mohammed hails Buhari’s integrity, compassion
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described late former President Muhammadu Buhari as a patriotic, compassionate and incorruptible leader.
Nwebonyi warns students against cultism, awards N100m scholarship to 930 indigent students
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki ABAKALIKI — Senate Deputy Chief Whip, Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi, has cautioned beneficiaries of his scholarship scheme against cultism, prostitution and other social vices, urging them to remain focused on their studies. The lawmaker, who represents Ebonyi North Senatorial District, awarded N100 million in scholarships to 930 indigent undergraduate and postgraduate students […]
Appeal Court judgment: Kaduna Legacy ADC seeks compliance, urges reconciliation
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The leadership of the Legacy faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State has called on members to comply with a recent Court of Appeal judgment, urging those aligned with rival party structures to embrace reconciliation and work within what it described as the constitutionally recognised leadership of the party. […]
