Nigeria has taken a significant step toward modernizing its public service as top government officials participate in a landmark Senior Executive Leadership Programme in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), aimed at accelerating public sector reforms and enhancing governance. The programme, which runs from May 17 to 23, 2025, is organized by the United Nations in
Health workers in Lagos State have received new scrubs and Crocs as part of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) led by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. The initiative aims to improve the working conditions of nurses and midwives across Nigeria by providing professional kits. Lagos State was among the final beneficiaries in a nationwide
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has awarded full accreditation status to 18 postgraduate programmes offered at Ekiti State University (EKSU), following the recent accreditation exercise conducted in October and November 2023. The accredited programmes span diverse fields including Business Administration, Science, and Education. Specifically, the programmes granted full accreditation include M.Sc. Business Administration, Master of
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has received 13 Nigerian nationals, including 12 women and a five-year-old boy, who were recently rescued from human traffickers in Ghana and Mali. According to a statement released on Sunday by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations, and Protocols at NiDCOM, 11 of the victims were rescued from
Team Delta has taken the lead on the medals table at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged “Gateway Games 2024,” overtaking early leaders Cross River State. Cross River had initially topped the medals chart on the opening day of the games, following an impressive start in the weightlifting events. King Kalu Ufiem secured three
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has commended Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for the exemplary media centre facilities provided during the ongoing National Sports Festival. The media centre, praised for its modern infrastructure and efficient services, has significantly enhanced the experience of journalists covering the festival. Speaking on behalf of SWAN, the
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has officially announced its adjusted schedule of obligatory fees for the 2025/2026 academic session, covering both fresh and returning undergraduate students. The revised fee structure reflects slight adjustments based on the academic demands of different programmes, particularly those with laboratory or studio requirements. For newly admitted students, the fees range
In a significant shift for the 2025 admission cycle, several Nigerian universities have begun adjusting their minimum JAMB cut-off marks downward, with many institutions now accepting candidates with scores as low as 140. This move comes in response to the high number of low performances recorded in this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The
Fidelity Bank Plc has firmly denied any wrongdoing in the ₦32 billion fraud case brought before the Supreme Court, describing the allegations as baseless and part of a calculated attempt to smear the bank’s reputation and undermine public trust. In a statement released by the bank, Fidelity confirmed that it is aware of an ongoing
The Oyo State Government has announced that the Ladoke Akintola International Airport in Ibadan will resume local flight operations before the end of 2025, while full international services are expected to commence in 2026. This development was confirmed on Monday by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, in a statement issued in Ibadan.
