Pan-Atlantic University, NNPC Foundation Launch Environmental Communication Initiative Pan-Atlantic University, through its Centre for Media and Communication Research (CMCR), has partnered with the NNPC Foundation to organise the 2nd NNPC Foundation Symposium on Energy and Environmental
Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa, hosting children from different schools in Abuja. Photo credit: Ministry of Education FG Reaffirms Commitment to Quality Education and Equal Opportunities for Nigerian Children As Nigeria celebrates the 2026 Children’s Day, the Federal Government has renewed its promise to ensure that every Nigerian child has access to quality and
OPay Expands Scholarship Programme to Empower Nigerian Students with Skills and Career Opportunities OPay has partnered with Google to expand its N1.2 billion scholarship programme by introducing an Innovation Challenge aimed at helping Nigerian students develop practical digital and problem-solving skills. The programme, now known
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced Saturday, June 13, 2026, as the official date for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mop-up examination for candidates affected during the main examination exercise. The announcement was made by JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, in a statement released on Monday. According to
Staying Safe During Festive Periods in Nigeria: Important Security Tips Everyone Should Know Festive periods in Nigeria are often filled with excitement, family gatherings, religious celebrations, concerts, shopping, and increased travel activities. However, these periods also come with increased security risks such as theft, scams, traffic accidents, missing
The Kaduna State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed 2,000 personnel across the state to ensure maximum security during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The announcement was made in a statement released on Monday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Habeeb Badamasi. According to the statement, the large-scale deployment is aimed
Healthcare costs continue to rise across Nigeria, making it difficult for many families to afford proper treatment. To reduce this burden, government agencies, NGOs, and international organisations are introducing healthcare support programmes designed to help vulnerable people access affordable or free medical care. These programmes support pregnant women, children,
The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency has expanded its healthcare insurance programme to cover vulnerable residents, including inmates in correctional centres, people living with HIV, and hypertensive patients across the state. The agency’s Executive Secretary, Dr Rahila Aliyu-Mukhtar, revealed that more than 6,000 hypertensive patients have
Picture of Wizkid And Tems Nigerian Stars Dominate 2026 BET Awards Nominations Nigerian music continues its global rise as Wizkid, Asake, Burna Boy, and Tems earn major nominations at the 2026 BET Awards scheduled for June 28 in Los Angeles. The nominations highlight Afrobeats’ growing global influence and Nigeria’s continued dominance in
Nigerian Banks Race to Meet CBN Capital Requirements as Five Banks Face Regulatory Challenges Nigeria’s banking sector is currently undergoing one of its biggest financial reforms in years as the Central Bank of Nigeria pushes banks to meet new recapitalisation requirements aimed at strengthening the country’s financial system. The development has become a
















