YABATECH charges new Deans, HODs on integrity, innovation, university mindset
By Elizabeth Osayande The management of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has charged newly-elected Deans of Schools and Heads of Departments (HODs) to embrace a transformative, university-driven mindset anchored on integrity, innovation and accountability as the institution positions itself for a major transition. This charge was given during a one-day induction training workshop organised by the […]
DisCos raked in N204bn in January despite poor supply – NERC
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Despite widespread blackouts recorded in January, 2026, electricity distribution companies (DisCos) collected N204.74 billion from customers, data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed. Power supply across the country dropped drastically in December 2025 and this was compounded in January 2026 when gas suppliers cut supply to generation companies […]
CAF president to visit Senegal after AFCON trophy reversal
The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) was in Dakar Wednesday, nearly a month after the body’s shock decision to strip Senegal of its AFCON title and award it to Morocco.
Turkey puts 11 on trial for LGBT ‘obscenity’
Eleven leaders of a Turkish LGBT rights group went on trial Wednesday on charges of “obscenity” and “violating the protection of the family”, their lawyer told AFP.
NASS Petroleum committees dismiss petitions, back pipeline surveillance contract
The joint committees on Petroleum Resources of the National Assembly have dismissed three petitions challenging the pipeline surveillance contract, while passing a vote of confidence on Tantita Security Services, security agencies, and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for improving oil production and safeguarding critical assets.
Yobe varsity explains viral photo of students sleeping outdoors
The management of Yobe State University has said that the photo of some of its students sleeping outdoors which went viral, especially on social media alleging lack of accommodation, is a temporary eclipse, insisting that most of the hostels are currently undergoing renovation and upgrade.
