The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, South-West Zone on Thursday lamented the failure of the government to implement the N32,000 pension increase across board for the pensioners as directed by President Bola Tinubu last year September.   President Tinubu was said to have given the directive at the commencement of ...

The Bauchi State Ministry of Education has announced the resumption date for schools following a five-week break for Ramadan.   In a statement issued on Thursday by the ministry’s Information and Public Relations Officer, Jalaludeen Usman, parents and guardians were reminded that both day and boarding schools will resume on ...

The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria and the Nigerian Actuarial Development Programme have raised concerns over the severe shortage of actuarial professionals in the country, warning that the gap poses risks to credible financial reporting in key sectors such as insurance, banking, and healthcare.   Speaking at an event on ...

  The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced that the 2025 UTME Mock Notification Slip is now available for printing for candidates who registered for the optional test.   JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, said in a statement on Thursday that the slip contains key details such ...

  India’s parliament passed a bill on Thursday to reform hugely wealthy Muslim land-owning organisations, with the Hindu nationalist government saying it will boost accountability while the opposition called it an “attack” on a minority.   Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government argues the bill will boost transparency to more than ...

The Nigerian Army has commenced the enlistment of tradesmen, non-tradesmen, and women for its 89th regular recruits intake.   The NA made this known on its X handle on Tuesday.   The statement read, “The Nigerian Army wishes to inform the general public that the online application for 89 Regular ...

  President Bola Tinubu felicitates the Chancellor of Joseph Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun, Prof. Anthony Adegbulugbe, on his 70th birthday.   Tinubu lauded Adegbulugbe for his achievements and contributions to academia, evangelism, business, and philanthropy. Mr. Bayo Onanuga, his Spokesman, said in a statement on Wednesday.   He quoted the ...

Germany and Nigerian public policy think tank, Nextier, have explored the evolving landscape of German-Nigerian cooperation, focusing on economic growth, security, climate resilience, and investment opportunities.   The discussion was featured in the latest episode of Nextier’s Crossing Perspectives podcast, where Nextier’s Managing Partner, Dr. Ndu Nwokolo, engaged with the ...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, announced the launch of Air Algérie’s inaugural direct flight service from Algiers to Abuja, set to begin on April 6, 2025.   This is said to strengthen the diplomatic and economic ties between Nigeria and Algeria.   According to a statement signed by ...

            Popular Nigerian Singer, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face or 2Baba, made a striking appearance on Wednesday at the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja.   He arrived with his new partner, Natasha Osawaru, the lawmaker representing Egor Constituency in the Edo ...