The Federal Government has rolled out a new curriculum for basic, senior secondary, and technical schools to reduce subject overload and encourage deeper learning Under the revised structure, pupils and students will take fewer subjects with richer content tailored to their levels Primary school children will handle between 9 and 12 subjects, while senior secondary…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited has announced the appointment of two senior executives to lead its communications and stakeholder engagement efforts. Mr. Andy Odeh has been named Chief Corporate Communications Officer, while Mrs. Morenike Adewunmi will serve as Chief Relations Officer. The appointments, confirmed by the company on Monday, signal a renewed focus…
Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, have stepped up preparations ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda, with training sessions at the Uyo camp reflecting renewed energy and focus. Team captain William Ekong has been leading by example since his arrival on Monday. Ekong, who plays in Saudi Arabia, joined…
A Nigerian national, James Junior Aliyu, 30, has pleaded guilty in a U.S. federal court to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering for his role in a sophisticated business email compromise (BEC) scheme that defrauded victims of millions of dollars. The Guardian reports that at the time Aliyu committed the crimes, he…
Nigerians must rise above ethnic prejudices, Ardo cautions Rights activist and former Senator representing Kaduna Central in the Eighth National Assembly, Shehu Sani, has challenged the Fulani ethnic stock to save their name, image and unborn generations from banditry, terrorism and other forms of criminal acts. Sani spoke to the gathering of the Fulani…
Union Bank of Nigeria has announced the successful completion of its merger with Titan Trust Bank Limited, following final approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This milestone, according to a statement from the bank’s Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, Olufunmilayo Aluko, concludes a process that began with the signing of a share sale…
The Nigeria government has unveiled comprehensive curricula across basic, senior secondary and technical education, aimed at reducing overload and enhancing quality learning outcomes. The new curricula will commence in the 2025/2026 academic session. Announcing the development on behalf of the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba…
As group asks FG to redirect passport subsidy to Correctional Services Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nanna Nandap, to immediately reverse the “arbitrary, unlawful, unjustified, and excessive passport fees” of between…
A Female food seller, simply identified as Ammaye, has been lynched by angry youths in Mariga Local Council of Niger State over alleged blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad. The incident occurred at Kasuwan Garba in the council area. Eyewitnesses said the confrontation began in the nearby community of Igwama, where the woman, a Muslim well known…
Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has said any meeting called by the Federal Government to discuss issues relating to the welfare of university lecturers without its inputs is invalid and will create more problems rather than solve any. The National President, Dr Niyi Sunmonu, who stated this in a chat with newsmen, said registered and…
