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…as foundation launches LEARNOVATE-Flip to enhance literacy and numeracy in Nigeria Not less than 80 public primary schools in four states will benefit from LEARNOVATE- Foundational Learning Improvement Programme (FLIP) to enhance literacy and numeracy as part of Oando Foundation’s educational improvement initiative. This pioneering initiative, in collaboration with Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) […]

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, has urged political stakeholders in northern Nigeria to forge an alliance with the South-South region ahead of the 2027 general elections, emphasising the need for a “rescue operation” for the country. El-Rufai made the statement during a condolence visit to the family of the late elder statesman and Niger […]

..Aganga advocates policy continuity for sustainable industrial development The Federal Government has inaugurated the Industrial Revolution Work Group (IRWG) to accelerate Nigeria’s industrialization and economic transformation. The IRWG aligns with the Presidential Council on Industrial Revitalization Roadmap, which was established in October 2023. Its mandate is to facilitate economic transformation through strategic policy development, stakeholder […]

A South Carolina Death Row inmate has chosen to die by firing squad, which would be the first time this method is used in America since 2010. Brad Sigmon, aged 67, is set to be executed on 7 March. He had three options for his execution: lethal injection, electric chair, or firing squad. On Friday, […]

Bruno Fernandes scored a crucial brace as Manchester United staged a late comeback to salvage a 2-2 draw against Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday. United appeared destined for a ninth defeat in 13 Premier League matches after first-half goals from Beto and Abdoulaye Doucoure gave the Toffees a commanding 2-0 lead inside 33 minutes. […]

When Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno pledged to reposition the civil service as the cornerstone of governance and public service delivery, skeptics might have thought it was a campaign slogan. Today, however, his reforms have silenced doubters, setting a benchmark in civil service management through a deliberate and systematic approach. Akwa Ibom remains one […]

United Capital Infrastructure Fund (UCIF) distributed N1.98 billion to investors for the 2024 financial year. The fund, operated by United Capital Plc, made the payments in two instalments according to its bi-annual structure. Financial records show the fund paid N769 million in the first half of 2024, followed by N1.21 billion in the second half. […]

The chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, has underscored the urgent need to boost Nigeria’s oil production to finance economic diversification and national development. Speaking at the Nigeria Petroleum Industry Leadership Discourse in Abuja on Thursday, Elumelu highlighted the critical role of oil revenues in driving industrialisation, enhancing energy security, and expanding infrastructure. The event, […]

The Lagos-Badagry Expressway is being expanded from its current size to six lanes, and officials plan to finish the work by April. Minister of Works David Umahi shared this update while checking on the highway’s progress on Thursday. This 46-kilometer stretch is part of a larger ECOWAS road network that connects to the Seme Border […]

Many Nigerians assume that most people in the country have internet access, but this is far from the truth. In reality, access to digital technologies remains unequal, creating what is known as the digital divide. Digital divide is the gap between those who can access and effectively use digital technologies and those who cannot. A […]