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Zulum Pledges Jobs, Skills Training For Borno Youths
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (373+ words) Borno State governor, Prof Babagana Zulum, has reiterated his administration's commitment to creating job opportunities and expanding vocational training programmes for youths across the state. Governor Zulum made the pledge yesterday while receiving the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn…...
Terror In Classrooms: Inside Nigeria's School Bullying Menace
3+ hour, 20+ min ago (1624+ words) The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa Nigeria's education system has come under a dangerous surge in bullying across primary and secondary schools and universities, turning spaces meant for learning into breeding grounds for fear and trauma. Investigations by LEADERSHIP…...
NANS Unveils Committee, Timetable For 2026 National Convention
1+ week, 3+ day ago (445+ words) The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has unveiled the committee and timetable for its 2026 national convention, scheduled to hold in Abuja. The Chairman of the 2026 Independent Convention Planning Committee, Omotayo Oladele Samuel, disclosed this during a press conference in…...
Bangladesh Shuts Universities, Limits Fuel Sales As Iran War Causes Shortage
16+ hour, 4+ min ago (431+ words) Bangladesh has closed universities and launched fuel rationing amid a worsening energy crisis linked to the conflict in the Middle East. Authorities shut all public and private universities across the country from Monday, bringing forward the Eid "al-Fitr holidays as…...
Reps Promises Quick 2026 Budget Approval For Maritime Academy, Lauds Infrastructure, Sea-time Improvements
1+ week, 2+ day ago (543+ words) The House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration has assured the acting rector of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, Dr Kevin Okonna, of prompt consideration and approval of the institution's 2026 budget. "We had the documents…...
NLNG Advances Media Excellence Through Change Your Story Workshop
21+ hour, 30+ min ago (224+ words) The NLNG has demonstrated its dedication to media development in Nigeria through the successful completion of the second edition of the #NLNGChangeYourStory workshop for 2026, which took place in Lagos. The workshop convened 40 participants representing diverse media outlets to examine the…...
Media Support Key To UNILORIN's Growth – VC
1+ week, 3+ day ago (374+ words) The vice chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole (SAN), has highlighted the vital role of the media in sustaining the institution's growth and reputation. He urged continued collaboration between the university and journalists. Egbewole made the remarks…...
Barriers Fall As Women Conquer Male Strongholds
23+ hour, 26+ min ago (1790+ words) In this piece, FELIX IGBEKOYI, OKEM MBAH, JOSHUA DADA, AZA MSUE, FRANCIS OKOYE, NONYE EKWENUGO, NNAMDI MBAWIKE, ABDULLAHI OLESIN, INIOBONG EKPONTA, RICHARD NDOMA and ATTAH ANTHONY write on how some Nigerian women and girls are challenging the long-standing status quo,…...
FCTA Clarifies Public Health Role Amid Schools’ Protest
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (296+ words) The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has clarified its mandate on public and environmental health services following concerns raised by private school operators in the territory over alleged multiple charges. The clarification came after members of the National Association of…...
Dangote Refinery, Fertiliser Donate N241m School Supplies To Ibeju-Lekki Students
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (620+ words) Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Dangote Fertiliser Limited have donated school materials valued at N241 million to 3,704 students across host communities in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, as part of their ongoing commitment to education and community development. Speaking at the event, vice president, Oil…...