The Federal Government has directed all tertiary institutions in Nigeria to submit detailed reports on unutilised intervention funds received from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) within the next 30 days. Speaking at a meeting with heads of tertiary institutions in Abuja, Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, expressed concern over the persistent issue of…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has estimated that Nigeria has lost approximately $10 billion over the past decade due to the ongoing conflict in the North-East. UNICEF’s Country Representative, Wafaa Saeed, revealed this on Wednesday in Maiduguri during the official launch of a socio-economic reintegration programme for children affected by armed conflict in the…
The Federal Government has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to suspend its proposed strike action, assuring the union of its dedication to resolving all outstanding issues. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, stated that the government is actively engaging with the…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised alarm over a possible increase in cases of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Nigeria, especially in the South-West, unless urgent steps are taken to challenge the cultural myths and traditions that fuel the practice. Despite being illegal, Nigeria still ranks third globally in FGM prevalence, with around…
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) announced on Wednesday that a total of ₦2.225 trillion was shared among the federal, state, and local governments as revenue for August 2025. This amount reflects an increase of ₦224.118 billion, or 11.2 percent, compared to the ₦2.001 trillion distributed in July, marking the third consecutive month of rising…
The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation has initiated the process for the appointment of five new Permanent Secretaries, following President Bola Tinubu’s approval. According to a statement released on Sunday by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Mrs. Eno Olotu, on behalf of the Head of Civil Service,…
History in the Making! Hilda Baci Prepares to Break Guinness World Record with Largest Pot of Jollof Rice Celebrity chef Hilda Baci has unveiled the ingredients for her latest record-breaking attempt, cooking the largest pot of Nigerian Jollof Rice. Baci revealed that over 250 bags of rice will be used for the historic cookout, set…
President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Federal Executive Council to establish a committee tasked with urgently implementing strategies to further reduce food prices across Nigeria. This was revealed by the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, on Wednesday in Abuja. According to Abdullahi, the President’s directive emphasizes ensuring the…
According to data from the Independent System Operator (ISO), power generation dropped sharply from 2,917.83 MW to just 1.5 MW between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Confirming the grid collapse, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) stated that its customers had experienced a widespread outage in its service area, attributing it to a…
Nigeria, along with numerous countries around the world, is set to witness a lunar eclipse on Sunday, September 7. The celestial event is expected to last approximately 83 minutes, beginning around 8:00 PM Nigerian Standard Time. According to scientists, the eclipse will be visible across much of Africa, with some regions able to observe the…
