Tinubu Approves Recruitment of 3,252 PTA Teachers into Unity, Technical Colleges President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 3,252 verified Parent-Teacher Association teachers into the Federal Civil Service as part of efforts to address staffing shortages in Federal Unity Colleges and improve the quality of teaching. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa,
Court Remands Ex-DSS Officer Over Terrorism A retired officer of the Department of State Services (DSS), Nwaogu Ezeakolam, has been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged membership of and support for the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Ezeakolam pleaded not guilty to a four-count charge bordering on alleged membership of
FG to Deepen Engagement With Catholic Bishops on Security, Economy – SGF Akume The Federal Government has pledged to deepen its engagement with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) and other key stakeholders in efforts to address the country’s social, economic and security challenges. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator
NDIC Begins Payouts to Depositors of 46 Failed Microfinance Banks The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has commenced the payment of insured deposits to customers of 46 failed microfinance banks (MFBs) whose operating licences were revoked by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The corporation has also stepped up efforts to recover loans owed to
Tinubu Commends Rescue of 308 Hostages, Urges Stronger Early Warning Mechanisms President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the successful rescue of 308 Nigerians abducted in separate attacks in Kwara and Niger states, describing the operation as a major milestone in the country’s counter-terrorism efforts. The President also directed security agencies to strengthen early warning systems,
61.54% of Candidates Pass Core Subjects as WAEC Releases 2026 WASSCE Results The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates, with 61.54 per cent of candidates obtaining credits in at least five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics. The results
NSCDC Boss Audi Inducts 100 Anti-Fraud Officers, Reaffirms Zero Tolerance for Corruption The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, has charged personnel of the Corps to uphold integrity, transparency and accountability in the discharge of their duties. Audi gave the charge in Abuja on
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recorded major legal victories in its asset recovery drive after courts ordered the permanent forfeiture of properties linked to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele.In Abuja, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined marginally to 15.91 per cent in June 2026 from 15.93 per cent recorded in May, marking the first slowdown in headline inflation in three months, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).In its Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released on Wednesday, the NBS said the June headline inflation rate
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has successfully conducted its first Computer-Based National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) into Federal and State Technical Colleges, marking a major milestone in the Board’s digital transformation drive.Speaking at the 2026 Selection and Placement Exercise for qualified candidates into Federal and State Technical Colleges in Abuja, NABTEB Registrar