The Lagos State Government has identified teacher indiscipline and truancy as major challenges affecting the quality of education in the state. Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun, made this known during a Stakeholders Engagement Meeting on implementing the National Education Quality Assurance Policy (NEQAP) in Lagos. He emphasized that for better learning outcomes, teachers must uphold discipline …

Alitheia Capital and Goodwell Investments have announced their successful exit from Baobab Nigeria, marking the first-ever exit from their joint uMunthu Fund after over 12 years of investment. The firms described the exit as a testament to Baobab Nigeria’s transformation, from a single-room microfinance institution (MFI) to a top-three nationally licensed MFI, underscoring the power of patient capital in delivering …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the National Assembly for swiftly approving President Bola Tinubu’s Proclamation of a State of Emergency in Rivers State, describing it as a patriotic move to restore peace and stability. In a statement on Thursday, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, praised lawmakers, especially the opposition caucus, for setting aside partisanship and prioritizing national …

The Federal Government has officially approved the mobilisation of Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), ending a long-standing exclusion of polytechnic graduates from the scheme. Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, announced the breakthrough on Thursday, following discussions with the NYSC Director-General. Moreso, Alausa clarified that only full-time HND graduates are eligible for mobilisation, …

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has launched the construction of dormitories in farm settlements across the state as part of efforts to achieve food security and make agriculture more appealing to young people. Speaking at the foundation-laying ceremony for the Renewed Hope Dormitory in Eporo Ekiti, Emure Local Government Area, the governor represented by his deputy, Chief Monisade Afuye emphasized …

No fewer than five people, including two soldiers, have reportedly been killed after bandits invaded Mgbaigbe and Mbaitye communities in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. According to residents, the gunmen launched a coordinated assault on Wednesday, ambushing a military surveillance team and allegedly killing two soldiers. Security agencies have yet to confirm the casualties. The attack adds to …

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Ibadan outer city zone have called on Governor Seyi Makinde to take urgent and proactive steps to prevent and manage disasters in Oyo State. Expressing concerns over the increasing cases of market fires, industrial accidents, flooding, explosions, and road mishaps, the stakeholders urged the state government to act swiftly to curb …

The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria has petitioned the United Nations, through the Office of the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, regarding the ongoing controversy in the Nigerian Senate following sexual assault allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a letter dated March 18, 2025, and signed by its Executive Director, Ambassador Blessing Akinlosotu, …

The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has confirmed that the death toll from the tragic accident near Karu Bridge along the Abuja-Keffi expressway has risen to 10. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday evening, involved a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-laden truck and multiple vehicles, resulting in a devastating fire. FEMD Acting Director General, Abdulrahman Mohammed, provided an update …

The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm on a worsening oral health crisis in Africa, where 42% of the population suffers from oral diseases, alongside the highest global incidence of the deadly noma disease. In a statement marking the 2025 World Oral Health Day, the WHO Regional Office for Africa emphasized the need for urgent, collective action to …