Tech & Education
Nigeria’s public schools face a severe teacher shortage, with 31.8 million pupils sharing just 592,077 teachers, giving a national learner–teacher ratio of 53.8:1 and as high as 88:1 in some states, according to the Ministry of Education’s Digital NEMIS data.
Agriculture
The Bank of Agriculture says it is deepening support for women farmers, who make up nearly 70% of Nigeria's agricultural workforce, as new World Bank data shows just 3% of female farmers are formally enrolled in financial systems.
Tech & Education
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is facing mounting pressure from school administrators and an education advocacy group to review the 2026 WASSCE results after complaints of grading irregularities and unexpectedly low grades.
Tech & Education
JAMB has warned candidates with unresolved admission offers spanning six academic cycles, from 2020 to 2025, to either accept or reject them via the CAPS portal before August 31, 2026, or risk forfeiture.
Sports
Trabzonspor have reportedly demanded €30 million from Al Ahli for Paul Onuachu as the Nigerian considers his future.
Sports
Fulham boss Álvaro Arbeloa says Calvin Bassey has the qualities to become a key leader and captain for the club.
Sports
Okocha says his famous Jay-Jay nickname came from his elder brother and jokes that he still pays royalties for it.
Sports
Okocha says his famous dribble past Oliver Kahn at Frankfurt transformed his career and brought him international recognition.
Lifestyle
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have foiled kidnapping attempts in Sokoto State, rescuing 22 victims during separate operations in Sabon Birni and Isa local government areas.
News
Federal Government says 83 Nigerians will return from South Africa Wednesday as diplomatic efforts continue over Afrophobic attacks.
News
Aondoakaa urges urgent security operations in Ukum, saying Benue residents are exhausted by repeated killings, displacement and unfulfilled promises.
News
Senator Kingibe says unchecked construction and blocked waterways have worsened Abuja flooding, blaming Wike for intensifying existing problems.
News
Daughters of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, appeal for medical help after hospitals reportedly stop his cancer treatment.
Politics
Sowore criticised Nigerians celebrating IBB, accusing the former military ruler of worsening Nigeria’s political and economic challenges.
Politics
APC says it will review Osun election results before deciding whether to congratulate Governor Ademola Adeleke.
Politics
Aisha Yesufu says her 2027 role will focus on voter mobilisation, polling-unit structures and protecting votes rather than campaigning.
Politics
Adedeji Adeleke says he prayed after hearing allegations that APC allegedly offered voters up to N50,000 in Osun election.
Sports
Trabzonspor have reportedly demanded €30 million from Al Ahli for Paul Onuachu as the Nigerian considers his future.
Sports
Fulham boss Álvaro Arbeloa says Calvin Bassey has the qualities to become a key leader and captain for the club.
Sports
Okocha says his famous Jay-Jay nickname came from his elder brother and jokes that he still pays royalties for it.
Sports
Okocha says his famous dribble past Oliver Kahn at Frankfurt transformed his career and brought him international recognition.
Tech & Education
Nigeria’s public schools face a severe teacher shortage, with 31.8 million pupils sharing just 592,077 teachers, giving a national learner–teacher ratio of 53.8:1 and as high as 88:1 in some states, according to the Ministry of Education’s Digital NEMIS data.
Tech & Education
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is facing mounting pressure from school administrators and an education advocacy group to review the 2026 WASSCE results after complaints of grading irregularities and unexpectedly low grades.
Tech & Education
JAMB has warned candidates with unresolved admission offers spanning six academic cycles, from 2020 to 2025, to either accept or reject them via the CAPS portal before August 31, 2026, or risk forfeiture.
Tech & Education
Jigawa State has launched a 10-year education strategic plan and local operational plans, developed with UNICEF and NIEPA under an EU-funded programme, targeting access, quality and inclusion across the state's education system.
Agriculture
The Bank of Agriculture says it is deepening support for women farmers, who make up nearly 70% of Nigeria's agricultural workforce, as new World Bank data shows just 3% of female farmers are formally enrolled in financial systems.
Agriculture
FSL Asset Management has launched an SEC-regulated Commodity Fund to channel non-bank capital into Nigeria’s agricultural value chain, offering investors exposure to securitised agri-contracts, commercial papers and exchange-traded commodities.
Agriculture
WACOT Limited and the Bank of Agriculture have launched the 2026 Sesame Outgrower Programme in Jigawa State, targeting over 10,000 smallholder farmers with input loans, extension services and guaranteed off-take under the Renewed Hope Smallholder Support and Value Chain Programme.
Agriculture
Japan has committed $3.5 million to support improved rice seed development and distribution in Nigeria through a partnership with the Federal Government and research institutions.
Health
The World Health Organisation says over 10,400 attacks on healthcare have been recorded globally since 2018, killing 5,700 people, with Nigeria listed among 29 affected countries and territories and zero accountability so far.
Health
The Democratic Republic of the Congo says its ongoing Ebola outbreak has killed more than 2,300 people, surpassing the 2018–2020 epidemic to become the country’s deadliest on record, with a case fatality rate of about 47 per cent.
Health
Health workers in Katsina State, under NMA and NANNM, have given the state government 21 days to address unpaid salaries, allowances, and poor working conditions or face an indefinite strike.
Health
The death toll from DR Congo's 17th Ebola outbreak has climbed to 2,011, with a 45.9% fatality rate, as WHO officials warn only about 30% of infections are being detected and a full-scale trial of an existing vaccine is now being planned.
Security
The Oyo State Police Command has launched a rescue operation for an abducted headmaster following the recent wave of school attacks in the state. Security operatives say efforts are ongoing to track down the suspects and secure the victim’s release.
Security
Four family members linked to ISWAP have surrendered to troops in Borno State as the military continues its counter-insurgency pressure in the North-East. The latest development adds to a growing pattern of defections and surrenders from terrorist enclaves in the region.
Security
The Nigerian Air Force has carried out precision airstrikes on an ISWAP enclave in Borno State, killing multiple terrorists and destroying key infrastructure including weapons caches and vehicles
Security
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a high-value suspected logistics supplier to ISWAP in Borno State, dealing another blow to the terrorist group’s supply network.
Youth Empowerment
The NNPC/Seplat Energy Joint Venture has graduated 127 teachers and education evaluators in Imo State under the Seplat Teachers Empowerment Programme (STEP), equipping them with digital skills, STEAM-focused teaching techniques and alternative income-generating skills.
Youth Empowerment
FATE Foundation has partnered with Google.org to roll out a $1.1 million Artificial Intelligence upskilling programme that will train thousands of young Nigerians in AI, data science, and digital skills.
Youth Empowerment
The Centre for Research in Enterprise and Action in Management (CREM) has opened applications for the 5th edition of the Grooming Endowment Trust Grant Programme (GETGP), offering 15 SMEs a share of N13 million in non-repayable grants plus training.
Youth Empowerment
House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas has distributed POS machines, tables, chairs, umbrellas and N100,000 seed capital to 1,000 beneficiaries in his Zaria Federal Constituency, urging them to grow their businesses rather than spend the funds.
Pacesetters
At just 23, Abena Serwaah has built a thriving hydroponic container farm business supplying premium vegetables to Accra's top hotels and restaurants.
Pacesetters
A retired schoolteacher's dream to bring books to children in a remote Brong-Ahafo fishing village has grown into a community library serving 400 students.
Programs
Oxfam Nigeria and its implementing partners have trained community stakeholders and local government officials in Adamawa and Borno states to take ownership of their development priorities, as part of a broader push to reposition the North East in the post-insurgency era.
Programs
The Nation Builders Corps has opened applications for Phase 3 targeting 50,000 graduates in ICT, healthcare, education and agriculture.
Programs
The Ghana Education Service reports 1.2 million students enrolled in the Free Senior High School programme in the current academic year.
