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UBEC to start operations in 37 Smart Schools
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has disclosed that teaching and learning will soon begin in the 37 Smart Schools being constructed across the Federation.
Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr Hamid Bobboyi, made this…
House of Reps Committee Probes Pension Agency
Nigeria’s House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts has instituted an ad-hoc committee to audit the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) over various sums appropriated annually to the Agency since its…
OPEC Secretary-General, Mohammad Barkindo dies
The Secretary-General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, has died.
Mr. Barkindo died on Tuesday evening, according to the OPEC Secratariat and the Managing Director of the…
NGO unveils research on early childhood learning
The Early Childhood Development Initiative (ECDI) in partnership with UNICEF and the Federal Ministry of Education has unveiled a research document to increase equitable access to quality Early Childhood Education (ECE) in the country.…
Presidential Guards Repel Attack in Katsina State
The Presidency has described as sad and unwelcome, Tuesday's shooting incident near Dutsinma, Katsina State, at the convoy of cars carrying the Advanced Team of security guards, protocol and media officers ahead of the President,…
Nigeria to launch Tier 4 Data Centre in Kano State
Nigeria's Galaxy Backbone (GBB) Tier 4 Centre in Kano, Kano State, North-West is set for launch as it would deepen the national digital infrastructure experience in the country.
Designed to improve the total customer experience of…
FCTA disburses over N2.9 to Area council and Stakeholders
The Nigerian Federal Capital Territory Administration has disbursed a total sum of N2,918,292,782.67billion to the six Area Councils in the FCT and other stakeholders as its share of statutory allocation for May 2022.
The Minister of…
House of Representatives to sanction non-accountable agencies
The Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has warned that henceforth, any agency that refuses to respond to its accountability calls will be sanctioned.
Femi Gbajabiamila gave the warning at the…
Nigerian Army Trains Personnel On Amphibious Operation
The Nigerian Army has trained 90 personnel on Amphibious and Riverine Operations as part of efforts to develop the professional efficiency of the service.
The training was a specialised warfare course designed to acquaint the personnel…
Nigeria recommits to fight insurgency
The Nigerian government says it will continue to deploy strategic resources in a bid to sustain the fight against insecurity and build a robust socio-economic environment.
This was disclosed by the nation’s Information and Culture…