Out of 38 directors shortlisted for permanent secretary positions within the Federal Civil Service, 19 did not pass the qualifying examination. In October, it was reported that the Federal Government, via the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, began the process of appointing
Mr. Oladayo Olabampe, Chairman of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, revealed that the hospital currently spends about N80 million monthly on electricity bills, despite facing severe financial difficulties. Due to the hospital’s inability to maintain these payments, the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC)
Patients at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, Oyo State, have protested against an extended lack of electricity and water, criticising its severe impact on essential healthcare services. The blackout, imposed by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), has left UCH without power for 17 consecutive days, hindering critical operations such as
Three police officers have been arrested and detained in connection with the alleged fatal beating of Suleiman Olayinka, a student at Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, at Tanke Bridge in Ilorin. The spokesperson for the state police command, DSP Ejire Adeyemi Toun, confirmed the development in a statement released in Ilorin on Friday. Reports indicate […]
The Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) is now accepting applications from eligible organizations for the 2024/25 Youth Leadership Development Funds. This grant initiative focuses on empowering youth and building a strong youth ecosystem throughout Nigeria. Grants will be awarded to selected organizations capable of operating as regional hubs, aligning with NYFF’s
As Nigeria’s leading construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has been at the forefront of combining tradition with forward-thinking solutions for over 50 years, leveraging extensive local knowledge to deliver exceptional construction projects. Our approach is international, responsible, and adaptive, continually exploring innovative paths to provide our
Unlock new financial opportunities with the Federal Government’s N75 Billion MSME Intervention Program, designed to uplift Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria. This program is here to support MSMEs in reducing production costs, generating employment, boosting agricultural output, and driving economic growth nationwide. Whether you’re an
The JournalismAI Innovation Challenge, supported by the Google News Initiative, aims to fund projects from news publishers to combat misinformation and disinformation, experiment with new formats for mobile, video, and audio, and increase subscriptions and revenue. The JournalismAI team at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has devised a nine-month
100 people have been killed after an Israeli attack on a school in Gaza housing displaced persons. The school, which is located in Gaza City’s Daraj neighbourhood, was reportedly targeted during morning prayers on Saturday. It was also reported that women, children, and the elderly were among those killed. According to an Israeli military statement, […]
The University of Oxford in England has bestowed an honorary doctorate on Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organisation. The former Nigerian Minister of Finance revealed this in a post on her X page on Wednesday, where she shared photos of her husband and daughter, who were there at the event, as […]
Olaniyi Israel Adewale, a student at the Federal University of Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), completed a 200-hour drumming marathon to set a new world record by an individual. Adewale, also known as Enny Percussions, began a 150-hour attempt on April 29 with an African talking drum. After completing 150 hours of drumming, the 300-level computer science student […]
In the dynamic landscape of Nigeria’s educational and professional sectors, the choice of a career path can significantly impact one’s earning potential and future prospects. Amidst a myriad of options, certain courses stand out for their lucrative nature, offering not only financial rewards but also esteemed career paths. These courses not only promise
Soji Ezekiel, a man presently serving a one-year National Youth Service Corps term, was detained by Osun State police on suspicion of raping an Osun State University undergraduate. The female victim (name withheld) allegedly went to Soji’s room to charge her phone after he allegedly took advantage of the local power outage to force her […]
To combat poverty, the Ogun State Government has empowered women through the ‘Oko-Owo Dapo’ empowerment project, which teaches them financial literacy. Adijat Adeleye, Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, presented a keynote presentation at the beginning of the ‘Training Of Trainers Workshop on Financial Education’ in
A non-governmental organisation called Webfala Digital Skills for All Initiative (WDSFaI) in collaboration with two US organisations, Pratt and Whitney and the North American Association for Environmental Education, have organised E-STEM (Environment, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and robotics training programmes for teachers in Kwara State. Michael
The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) has declared the publication of the most recent edition of NGX StockTown, a distinctive comic book intended to encourage financial literacy among the country’s younger generation. NGX StockTown is the Exchange’s fulfilment of a long-held, passionate dream to enable people of all income levels to make wise financial decisions
Sunday, February 4, saw protests erupt in Rigachikun in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna state in response to violence that resulted from Saturday’s rerun elections for the Igabi Federal Constituency, which tragically claimed the life of Kaduna State University graduate Mansur Shafiu. On Sunday, February 4, at around 10:00 am, the angry youths […]
A Diploma Two female student named Jemima Shetima Balami, who was doing an industrial attachment with Adamawa State Television in Yola, took her own life. Jemima, a student of Federal Polytechnic, Mubi studying mass communication, is said to have killed herself by  consuming a poisonous substance because her boyfriend declared he was no longer interested in dating her.
According to the Federal Government, the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC), one of its agencies, is looking into 17 major cases of data breaches and violations. In an address to reporters yesterday at the Continental Hotels in Abuja, the commission’s National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, made this announcement in connection
Over the weekend, a fire ravaged two secondary schools in Nawfia, which is in the Njikoka local government area of Anambra State. The affected institutions were Community Secondary School and Comprehensive Secondary School, both situated in Nawfia. The fires broke out in the evening and spread to the school buildings from a neighbouring bush, according […]