The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a new date for the 2025 Mock UTME, shifting it from April 5 to April 10, 2025. In a statement issued by its Public Communications Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB explained that the adjustment is to finalize preparations and incorporate new innovations aimed at enhancing the examination experience. “This adjustment aims …

The Director-General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Mr. Segun Ajayi-Kadir, has stated that the recent commencement of polypropylene production by the Dangote Refinery has the potential to revive Nigeria’s struggling textile industry. Reportedly in an interview, Ajayi-Kadir described the development as a game-changer, highlighting that the refinery’s 830,000 metric tonnes annual production capacity far exceeds the country’s local …

Prof. Charles Adetunji, Director of Research and Innovation at Edo State University, has urged the Nigerian government to prioritize investment in research and development (R&D) as a key strategy to curb brain drain. Speaking in Abuja, Adetunji stressed the need for modernizing universities and research institutions to equip them for advanced scientific discoveries. He highlighted challenges such as outdated facilities …

Former Minister of Police Affairs, Oyewale Adesiyan, has urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in Osun State, citing a breakdown of law and order. In a statement issued in Osogbo, Adesiyan referenced Section 305 of the Nigerian Constitution to justify his call, pointing to the escalating political and security crises in the state. He accused Governor …

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has intercepted a significant cache of live ammunition ingeniously concealed in jerrycans filled with palm oil. A suspect linked to the smuggling, Nuhu Aminu, a 32-year-old man from Katsina State, was arrested at the Nyanya bus terminal. According to a statement by the FCT Police Command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, the breakthrough was achieved …

Greenland’s caretaker government has announced it will not meet with a high-level U.S. delegation set to visit later this week, citing concerns over U.S. intentions regarding the territory. Prime Minister Múte Egede shared the decision in a Facebook post on Monday, emphasizing that the visit could not be considered purely private. The delegation, led by Usha Vance, wife of U.S. …

The online application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session entrance examination into Junior Secondary School(JSS 1) of the Air Force Military School (AFMS) and Air Force Girls’ Military School (AFGMS) in Jos, Plateau State, as well as the Air Force Comprehensive Secondary Schools is now open. The information was contained in a statement issued by Air Commodore B.Y Zakari on …

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has emphasized the need for adequate funding, improved security, and access to advanced technology to bridge existing gaps in the country’s early warning systems. Speaking at the 2025 World Meteorological Day celebration in Abuja, NiMet’s Director General, Prof. Charles Anosike, stressed that collaboration among stakeholders is essential to closing these gaps. The event, themed “Closing …

The Cross River State Government has partnered with Kwara-based agribusiness firm, JR Farms, to develop a 30,000-hectare coffee plantation across the state’s 18 local government areas over the next five years. Speaking in Ilorin, JR Farms’ founder, Olawale Rotimi-Opeyemi, said the initiative aims to expand the coffee value chain and position Cross River as a major player in Nigeria’s coffee …

The Imo State Police Command has vowed to rescue Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu, a Catholic priest who was abducted last Sunday along Ejemekuru Road in Oguta Local Government Area. In a statement issued on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Henry Okoye, confirmed that a comprehensive investigation is underway to track down those responsible for the abduction. He assured …