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FG set introduce new curriculum for secondary schools nationwide
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, announced on Thursday plans to roll out a new curriculum for secondary schools across the country,...
Climate change strikes close to home: Lagos Govt warns of looming floods
The Lagos State Government has issued a warning to residents of impending floods from torrential rains, urging a collective effort to mitigate it....
Police block SSANU, NASU protests in Abuja over unpaid four-month salaries
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Police on Thursday thwarted a planned protest in Abuja by the Joint Action Committee...
Building collapse: Nigeria reports 22 incidents, 33 fatalities in 7 months – COREN
The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has reported a disturbing trend of structural failures, with 22 buildings collapsing across...
Updated: Tinubu launches Education Loan Fund, hopeful initiative will curb terrorism, banditry
In fulfillment of one of his campaign promises, President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday launched the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) application portal. In...
Pres. Tinubu appoints Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack as new Head of Service
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, with...
Reps pass NDDC’s budget of N1.91trn
The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved the Niger Delta Development Commission’s (NDDC) 2024 budget proposal, totaling N1.91 trillion. During the plenary session...
Court refuses stay of proceeding in Yahaya Bello’s case, fixes Sept. 25 for arraignment
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the money laundering case against former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello...
Breaking: Yahaya Bello: Judge walks out of court as two SANs clash
A heated argument between two senior lawyers on Wednesday disrupted the court hearing of former Kogi State Gov. Yahaya Bello, who is facing...
Breaking: Tinubu approves kick off of student loan scheme, inaugurates committee
Following amendments to the Student Loan Scheme bill, President Bola Tinubu has approved the program’s commencement. Persecondnews reports that Tinubu is currently inaugurating...
Shaibu’s reinstatement: Edo Assembly appeals court’s decision, requests stay of execution
The Edo State House of Assembly has filed an appeal challenging the Federal High Court’s ruling that overturned Mr. Philip Shaibu’s impeachment and...
Nigeria ranks 7th in sub-Saharan Africa for fastest internet speed
“Réunion (63.29 Mbps) emerged as the leader in Sub-Saharan Africa, with South Africa (42.42 Mbps) following closely in second place.Then come Eswatini, Rwanda,...
Reps officially declare seats of deceased colleagues vacant
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, formally announced the vacancy of two legislative seats on Wednesday. The seats became...
House of Reps set to approve N6.2trn for 2024 capital, recurrent expenditures
The House of Representatives is set to amend the 2024 Appropriation Act, aiming to allocate a total of N6.2 trillion for various capital...
Breaking: Port Harcourt Refining Company shut down due to protests by faction of Eleme community youths
Operational activities at Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) have suffered serious setbacks since Tuesday, July 16, 2024, as placard-carrying Eleme community youths grounded...
Human Capital Africa Presidential dialogue: Presidents Call and Commitment to Action on Foundational Learning
We, the former Presidents of Nigeria, Tanzania, Liberia and Malawi came together today at the invitation of former Minister of Education of Nigeria,...
