Michael & David Memorial Emergency Preparedness Initiative Hosts Public Sensitization Workshop in Kaduna
By Ehinome Agbon and Osehise Agbon, Kaduna, Nigeria, 31 May 2025. The Michael and David Memorial Emergency Preparedness (M&DAMEP) Initiative has held a public sensitization workshop on emergency response at the Catholic Social Centre, Kaduna. The event, which is part of the #Ongoing emergency preparedness program, is dedicated to promoting public awareness and empowering communities […]
Kaduna State Trains Public Officials on Data Disclosure for Transparency in Infrastructure Projects
By Ehis Agbon, Kaduna, Nigeria. Zaria, Kaduna State — May 31, 2025 — In a bold step towards enhancing transparency and accountability in infrastructure delivery, Kaduna State has organized a two-day capacity-building workshop for public officials from relevant Ministries, the Kaduna State Ministry of Planning and Budget, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), the Kaduna State Public […]
Empowering Sanga’s Future: Hon. Samuel Isa Shamaki’s Students’ Intervention Scheme Returns for Second Edition
By Peter Jatau, National Assembly, Abuja Sanga LGA, Nigeria — May 2025 In a country where access to higher education often comes at a steep cost, many students find themselves struggling to pay tuition fees, purchase study materials, or even afford basic living expenses. For students from Sanga Local Government Area (LGA) in Kaduna State, […]
Buratai Lauded by African Literature Scholar for Honouring Cyprian Ekwensi
…U.S.-Based Prof. Ernest Emenyonu Applauds TYBLI Award as a Landmark Tribute The posthumous conferment of the inaugural T.Y. Buratai Literary Initiative (TYBLI) Young Adult Literature Award on renowned Nigerian author Cyprian O.D. Ekwensi has earned international praise, particularly from one of Africa’s foremost literary scholars, Prof. Ernest N. Emenyonu. In a heartfelt letter […]
10th anniversary: ACS reshapes , explore avenues for advancing chemistry for societal benefit
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto. The coming together of leading scientists , policy makers and innovators under the the American Chemical Society (ACS) Nigeria to mark a decade of scientific excellence at it 10th Annual Symposium has opened a new space to explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence in shaping a sustainable future through chemistry. […]
Old Students of Kaduna Capital School Raise Alarm Over Planned Sale, Hostel Conversion
KADUNA, May 2, 2025 — The Alumni Association of Kaduna Capital School has issued a strongly worded press release expressing deep concern over the Kaduna State Government’s reported approval of plans to sell staff quarters and convert student hostels on the historic school’s premises. Founded in 1957 by the late Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna […]
JAMB to Limit Physical Interactions With Applicants
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board says it has concluded arrangements to fully automate its services to reduce physical contact with candidates. ALSO READ: IPMAN Critize selling of dangote petrol higher than imported fuel The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, said this had become important “given that many of the candidates who take the UTME […]
FG Enforce 18-year Age Limits For WAEC, NECO Exams
The Federal Government has prohibited individuals under the age of 18 from taking part in the National Examinations Council and West African Examinations Council exams. ALSO READ: FG, ASUU Postpone Planned Meeting The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman disclosed this when he featured on Channels Television’s ‘Sunday Politics’ program on Sunday night. Mamman explained […]
FG, ASUU Postpone Planned Meeting
The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU and the Federal Government has postponed the meeting earlier scheduled for Monday. ALSO READ: Kaduna Governor Signs Gender Responsive Procurement Policy The meeting was scheduled to address all unresolved matters obstructing the development of Nigerian universities. However, in a new development, the President of ASUU, […]
NELFUND Gets Additional N50bn From EFCC
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, said it has received an additional N50 billion from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to enhance its efforts in providing financial assistance to students nationwide. ALSO READ: Chinese Investors Zhongshang Seize Another Nigerian Jet The money, which is part of the recovered proceeds of crime by the […]