The Federal Government has introduced a new welfare-focused loan scheme aimed at improving the well-being and professional growth of staff in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Known as the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), the initiative offers academic and non-academic personnel in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education access to loans of up to ₦10 million, […]
A devastating flood in Adamawa State has left at least eight people dead, dozens missing many of them children and over 600 homes destroyed, prompting urgent flood preparedness efforts across several Nigerian states. The disaster struck in the early hours of Sunday after a torrential six-hour downpour inundated communities in Yola, including Shagari Low Cost, […]
The outcome of an election is not just about voting but about how those votes are counted and announced. If the reforms in the Electoral Act are fully implemented and proper systems are put in place to detect and prevent fraud, everyone’s interest will be represented, and that’s a win for democracy,” she said.
In a bid to guide the ethical use of artificial intelligence in creative expression, the Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board (LSFVCB) has unveiled the Lagos Youth Storytelling Competition, targeting students aged 13 to 20 across the state. The initiative was announced during a press conference on Thursday by the board’s Executive Secretary, Adebukola […]
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on traditional rulers in Adamawa State and across the North East to take an active role in the fight against the growing number of out-of-school children, especially girls. Speaking at a one-day stakeholders’ meeting on Tuesday in Yola, the Chief of UNICEF’s Bauchi Field Office, Dr. Nuzhat […]
A storm is brewing in Nigeria’s electricity sector as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) lock horns over a controversial tariff cut.The Enugu commission had, in a bold move, slashed the Band A electricity tariff from ₦209/kWh to ₦160/kWh, directing MainPower Electricity Distribution Company to implement the […]
On July 21st, 2025, Whisper for Humanity, a Not-for-Profit, met with the Imo State Secondary Education Management Board (SEMB) to propose a bold idea: reimagine education to be more creative, inclusive, and in tune with the times. At the heart of this proposal is their new project, Community Education for Loyal Indicators, a campaign designed […]
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling flooding through major upgrades to drainage infrastructure across the state. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, gave the assurance on Sunday during an assessment tour of ongoing drainage works tied to the Lagos Island regeneration project and other critical flood-prone areas. Wahab, […]
The 2025 edition of the Nigeria Manufacturing and Equipment (NME) and Nigerian Raw Materials (NIRAM) Expo will place a strong emphasis on promoting indigenous technology as a catalyst for sustainable local manufacturing, aligning with the Federal Government’s ‘Nigeria First’ policy. Jointly organised by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and the Raw Materials Research and […]
Harriet Ijeomah Owerri, Imo State – In a landmark effort to empower rural women as agents of peace and conflict resolution, Alliances for Africa (AfA) recently convened a community awareness campaign for over 130 women from seven villages in Owalla autonomous community, Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State. The outreach, held as part […]
