Nigeria to Launch Centralized Education Databank

Nigeria to Launch Centralized Education Databank

The Federal Government has inaugurated a 25-member committee for the Nigerian Education Data Initiative, to build a robust educational databank for the country before the end of the third quarter of this year. Inaugurating the committee, Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, said the databank which would be centralised and harmonised would consolidate all critical […]

FG Announces Recruitment into Civil Service

FG Announces Recruitment into Civil Service

Federal Civil Service Commission says it has commenced recruitment into various positions nationwide, as published on its website: www.fedcivilservice.gov.ng and national newspapers. Announcing this in a statement yesterday, its Head of Press, Taiwo Hassan, said interested and eligible Nigerians can apply for the available positions through the commission’s official recruitment portal. However, checks by our […]

AFCON 2025 Draw Holds Today in Morocco

AFCON 2025 Draw Holds Today in Morocco

The draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place in Rabat, Morocco, today Monday, 27 January. Super Eagles’ Head Coach Éric Sékou Chelle and Team Administrator, Dayo Enebi Achor, alongside the Chairman of NFF Technical and Development Committee, Alhaji Sharif Rabiu Inuwa will attend the ceremony. Nigeria’s Super Eagles are in […]

Hamas to Free Six Hostages, Gazans Return North

Netanyahu Vows Continued Gaza Strikes Amid Backlash

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Hamas will release six hostages this week and Israel will allow Gazans to return to homes in the north from today Monday. The hostages include Arbel Yehud – the civilian at the centre of a row which has led to Israel delaying the return of Gazans to northern Gaza. […]

Nexford University Graduates 1,090 with Focus on AI

Nexford University Graduates 1,090 with Focus on AI

Nexford University, a US-based and Accredited Online University in Nigeria, held her Class of 2024 graduation at the weekend with the mantra to Lead The Change; Ignite The Future, as the world leans towards integrated artificial intelligence. Its Founder and CEO, Fadl Al Tarzi, who revealed that the 4th graduation of the postgraduate institution produced […]

Lagos, Canada to Strengthen Trade Ties in Tech

Lagos, Canada to Strengthen Trade Ties

Lagos State and the Canadian Government, seek deeper trade relationships between both countries especially in areas of innovation, science and technology. While receiving Canada’s new Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Carlos Roja-Arbulu, at the State House in Marina, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu asked the Canadian High Commissioner to take advantage of the numerous business opportunities […]

Lagos Pilgrims to Israel, Jordan Set for Feb 7, 2025

Lagos Pilgrims to Israel, Jordan Set for Feb 7, 2025

Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board says the 2024 second batch intending pilgrims are set to be airlifted to the Holy Lands of Israel and Jordan on February 7, 2025.  This announcement was made by the Board Secretary, Florence Gbafe, during the medical and administrative screening exercise for the intending pilgrims. Gbafe, who said 150 intending […]

INEC Sets Anambra and FCT Elections for Nov 8

Independent National Electoral Commission will conduct the Anambra State Governorship election on Saturday, November 8, 2025, and the FCT area council elections on February 21, 2026. INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, announced this during a consultative meeting with political parties yesterday in Abuja. On bye-elections, Professor Yakubu raised concerns over the increasing frequency and financial burden, […]

2025 AFCON Final Draw Set for January 27

2025 AFCON Final Draw Set for January 27

The final draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will take place in2025 Africa Cup of Nations , January 27, where the 24 competing teams will learn their opponents. Six groups will be formed, with each containing four countries, and the top two teams in each group, along with the four best third-placed sides, […]

FG Sets March 1 Deadline for Online Visa Applications

FG Sets March 1 Deadline for Online Visa Applications

The Federal Government has declared that all visa applications will transition to an entirely online system by March 1, 2025. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who disclosed this during an interview on ‘X Spaces’ hosted by influencer Dr. Segun Awosanya, stated that the initiative aims to streamline visa processes, enhance security, and eliminate corruption. […]