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FCC seeks tribunal, stronger funding to enforce federal character principle

FCC seeks tribunal, stronger funding to enforce federal character principle

By Henry Obetta The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission FCC, Hulayat Omidiran, has called for the establishment of a tribunal and stronger legislative backing to enhance enforcement of the Federal Character Principle and address persistent violations by Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs. Omidiran made the call during an interactive session between the Senate […]

FG Contract:Tinubu directs strict compliance to procurement guidelines

FG Contract:Tinubu directs strict compliance to procurement guidelines

…As D-G BPP says Nigeria-First policy reducing FG vehicles expenditure Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief President Bola Tinubu has directed Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to strictly adhere to procurement guidelines in the award of contracts. The Director-General (D-G) of the Bureau of Public Procurement, Mr. Adebowale Adedokun, disclosed this at the Procurement Day Celebration, […]

FUTA Teaching Hospital lab strike disrupts care

FUTA Teaching Hospital lab strike disrupts care

Laboratory services at the Federal University of Technology Akure Teaching Hospital have been shut down following an escalating industrial dispute, disrupting patient care and routine hospital operations.

NESREA urges industries to embrace circular economy, green financing

NESREA urges industries to embrace circular economy, green financing

By Adeola Badru The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has called on Nigerian industries to accelerate the transition from traditional production models to circular economy practices and green financing mechanisms as part of efforts to promote sustainable development, environmental protection and long-term economic growth. The call was made during a national workshop […]

Femessence Nigeria targets period poverty with continuous sanitary pad support model in schools

Femessence Nigeria targets period poverty with continuous sanitary pad support model in schools

By Esther Onyegbula Femessence Nigeria has unveiled the Femessence Menstrual Pink Box Project, a sustainable menstrual health initiative designed to provide continuous access to sanitary products and menstrual education for schoolgirls in rural communities. The project was unveiled at Community High Secondary School, Nsugbe, Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State, as part of […]

Blooming Greens School urges FG to rescue abducted pupils, teachers

Blooming Greens School urges FG to rescue abducted pupils, teachers

Blooming Greens School, Yaba, Lagos, has called on the Federal Government to urgently secure the release of abducted schoolchildren, teachers and other victims of kidnapping across the country, warning that growing insecurity is undermining effective learning.

UBA’s Alawuba, ex-UI VC Olayinka to lead speakers at Falore’s 70th birthday symposium

UBA’s Alawuba, ex-UI VC Olayinka to lead speakers at Falore’s 70th birthday symposium

By Esther Onyegbula Mind Builders School, one of Nigeria’s leading private educational institutions, is set to celebrate its founder, Mrs. Bolajoko Falore, as she marks her 70th birthday and 50 years of service to the teaching profession with a maiden Annual Symposium scheduled for June 20, 2026, in Lagos. The symposium, organised by the Trustees […]

Greenwich shareholders commend performance at maiden AGM

Greenwich shareholders commend performance at maiden AGM

By Peter Egwuatu Shareholders of Greenwich Holdings Limited have commended the board and management for the company’s strong financial performance in 2025 and successful transition into a financial holding company. According to a statement by the company’s Head of Corporate Communications, Ozena Utulu, at the company’s maiden Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos, shareholders approved […]

Zamfara transforming education through school meals — IFPRI, WFP

Zamfara transforming education through school meals — IFPRI, WFP

On the education front, Governor Lawal also received accolades from international stakeholders. On February 2026, a joint team from International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the World Food Programme (WFP), alongside government partners from Nigeria’s National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP), visited Zamfara.