Tunji Alausa
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Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has warned that the country could be consumed by out-of-school children menace if concerted efforts are not made to urgently tackle it. Alausa said this informed the federal government’s decision to collaborate with state governors
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Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has declared that traditional and religious leaders play vital roles in promoting girls’ education by influencing local attitudes and driving social change.
21 Jan
History is set to return as a subject in Nigeria’s primary and secondary schools. Barring any unforeseen hitches, the reintroduction which was mooted in 2016, will be actualised sometime in 2025. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa
20 Jan
The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnic (SSANIP) has announced a three-day warning strike over alleged plot to unfairly block non-teaching staff from advancing to the highest levels of their careers, specifically CONTEDISS 15, amid the ongoing revision of the Polytechnic Schemes of Service.
17 Jan
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s education sector have outlined key priorities for the government in 2025.
16 Jan
The Federal Government has launched an initiative to address the problem of low enrolment in the country’s technical colleges. This innovative approach is aimed at revitalising interest in technical education and providing opportunities for students
7 Jan
In January 2023, the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria decried the alarming rate of brain drain, saying it lost 906 of its members to human capital flight in 2022 alone amid an estimated N664 billion spent yearly on medical tourism. That figure was projected to be $2 billion as of May 2024.
28 Dec
The Federal Government has earmarked the sum of N50 billion in the 2025 budget to address the problem of out-of-school children in the country, which is estimated at 18.3 million.
19 Dec
The Federal Government has set a three-year timeline to migrate all examinations conducted by the National Examinations Council (NECO) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to computer-based testing (CBT) mode.
18 Dec
Federal Government has allocated N47 billion to support universities of agriculture and medical schools across the country.
17 Dec
The Federal Government has allocated N47 billion to support universities of agriculture and medical schools across Nigeria. The allocation aims to boost agricultural innovation and healthcare training in the country. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, revealed this during a meeting with Pro-Chancellors of federal universities in Abuja on Tuesday. The breakdown of the…
29 Nov
Not many were stunned when the Federal Government recently disclosed that an estimated 140,000 Nigerian children are currently infected by HIV. The revelation was made even more sordid with the explanation that despite efforts being made
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The Federal Government has announced a $23.2 billion energy access programme aimed at resolving Nigeria's persistent power crisis, with $15.5 billion expected from private sector investments. The plan, unveiled by Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, seeks to significantly increase electricity access and boost renewable energy adoption. According to a statement by the Minister of Power’s…
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A chieftain of the Labour Party (LP) and leader of the Obidient Youth Ambassadors, Meche Oswald, has blamed the recent wave of defections in the party on a controversial statement made by Peter Obi, the 2023 LP presidential candidate. Oswald expressed concerns that Obi’s recent remarks about the Obidient Movement’s independence from any political…
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Nollywood actress Ruby Ojiafo took to her Instagram page on Thursday to announce her engagement to her longtime partner, Moc Madu. Overflowing with excitement, she shared a heartfelt post, writing, "THIS IS THE DOING OF THE LORD"…:dancer::ring::raised_hands: "YES….. To a God-fearing Odogwu. YES… To my world. YES… To the only man who understands me perfectly.…
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During the early hours of Thursday, a team of joint security operatives in Anambra State busted the hideout of some kidnappers at Enugwu-Agidi in the Njikoka Local Government Area of the state. The raid on the hideout was led by troops of Operation Udo Ga-Achi, a security outfit inaugurated by Chukwuma Soludo, the state governor.…
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Rwandan President Paul Kagame has issued a warning to South Africa, saying that Rwanda is prepared for a confrontation if necessary following ongoing tensions regarding the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This comes after South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, claimed that M23 rebels and the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) were responsible for…
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The East African Community (EAC) Heads of State and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are seeking a lasting solution to the crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). To this end, the EAC rulers met on Wednesday to discuss the situation, according to a statement released by the President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni,…
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Nigerian film distribution and production company, FilmOne Entertainment, has unveiled a lineup of Nollywood and Hollywood movies set to hit cinemas in early 2025. The announcement was made at the FilmOne Exhibitors Showcase in Lagos on Wednesday under the theme ‘Lights On, Curtain Up: Unveiling the New’. The event, attended by Nollywood stars including Toyin…
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The war of words between the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, and a former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, continued on Thursday with the former saying the latter’s comments on the Bola Tinubu’s government are not borne out of patriotism, but the need for vengeance. Bwala said this…
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Swedish police said Thursday five suspects have been arrested after a man who sparked outrage in Muslim countries by repeatedly burning the Koran was shot dead near Stockholm.
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A US commercial airliner with 64 people aboard and a military helicopter collided over Washington on Wednesday before crashing into the Potomac River, triggering a massive rescue operation that has pulled multiple bodies from the near-freezing water.