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.
Apologise to Anenih, group tells Oshiomhole
A group under the auspices of Edo Youth For Free Enterprise, yesterday, demanded an unreserved apology from Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole over a statement he made on Chief Tony Anenih.
Group moves against PPP, BOT projects
SOUTH South youth leaders’ forum, an umbrella body of youth in the region, has risen against reported move by the Federal Government to build some big ticket projects in the Niger Delta on Private Public Partnership (PPP) or Build Operate and Transfer arrangement (BOT).
Ahell’s Gbaran-Ubie project gulps $1bn
Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), weekend, said its Gbaran-Ubie integrated oil and gas project in Bayelsa State has gulped over $1bn.
Edo bursts fake number plate syndicate
THE authorities of the Edo state Board of Internal Revenue, have bust a syndicate, allegedly involved in the production of fake motorcycle plate numbers and motor licensing documents in the state.
Jigawa earmarks $12.6m for community-based projects
THE Jigawa State government has proposed a World Bank contributory loan to the tune of $12.586 million for the implementation of community-based urban up-grading projects at Hadejia town, the Commissioner of Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, Alhaji Aminu Mohammed, has revealed.
