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Federal government releases N138 billion to strengthen basic education
The Federal Government says it has released more than N138 billion in the last three years as matching grant to strengthen basic education system in the country.
Federal government to train 372 teachers in capacity building
The Presidential Committee for North-East Initiatives (PCNI) in partnership with Yobe State Government is to train 372 teachers in capacity building.
Two pupils killed, many injured in school bus accident
An accident involving a school bus, “Our Lady of Fatima Private School, Kuru”, a missionary elementary school in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State has claimed the lives of two pupils, injuring many others.
TRCN threatens to weed out unqualified teachers
The Registrar, Chief Executive of Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Professor Segun Ajiboye, has threatened to weed out unregistered and unqualified teachers from schools across the country.
Quack teacher versus muckraker in Kaduna
I am (or was) a fish biologist by training and every now and then, Kaduna State Governor Nasiru el-Rufa’i reminds me of a fish called the muckraker. This fish swims close to the bottom of brackish rivers, raking up muck as it goes in order to find food
Positioning Nigeria for a prosperous future
Since the middle of 2014, when the price of crude oil fell dramatically, Nigeria’s finances became challenged. This is not hard to explain: we’ve historically depended on crude oil for as much as 70 per cent of government revenues, and 90 per cent of foreign exchange earnings.
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Governor Abubakar: I will unite factions in APC
Governor Mohammed Abubakar of Bauchi State has said that he was committed to uniting all aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
Dakuku Peterside: Maritime security critical to Nigerian economy
Dr. Dakuku Adol Peterside, Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has described security in the Nigerian Maritime domain as work in progress that requires the commitment of all stakeholders to ensure optimum safety of all investments in the sector.
APC: Timi Frank spoke in personal capacity
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says Timi Frank, a former deputy spokesman of the ruling party, spoke in his personal capacity.
Governor Wike: Federal Government plotting to kill me
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has alerted Nigerians wth claims that the APC Federal Government is plotting to assassinate him in a crowd and claim accidental discharge.
Donald Trump ‘demands’ probe of alleged spying on his campaign
US President Donald Trump sharpened Sunday his accusations that his presidential campaign was "infiltrated" or spied on for political purposes, saying he would officially "demand" a Justice Department investigation.
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NNPC issues two-year crude oil contracts
The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said it has issued crude export contracts that are expected to last two years instead of the usual one year.
Peru captain Paolo Guerrero banned from World Cup for doping
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld an appeal by the World Anti-Doping Agency to extend Guerrero's six-month FIFA ban, which expired this month.
APC holds fresh ward, local government congresses in Rivers
The rescheduled ward and local government congresses of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers state will hold today and tomorrow.
Prince Harry marries Meghan Markle as world watches
Britain’s Prince Harry weds US former actress Meghan Markle on Saturday in a pomp-filled ceremony at Windsor Castle, a globally-watched event overshadowed in the build-up by her fractious family’s feuding.
Ramadan: Ex-VP Atiku Abubakr urges Muslims to pray for Nigeria
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Muslims to use the Ramadan period to pray for unity in the country.