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Sokoto Government, AGILE Train EMIS Officers On Data Collection

Sokoto Government, AGILE Train EMIS Officers On Data Collection

The Sokoto State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education in collaboration with Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment Project AGILE, has trained Education management Information system EMIS officers on data collection. The one
Gov Yahaya sets committee to negotiate with labour unions in Gombe

Gov Yahaya sets committee to negotiate with labour unions in Gombe

Governor of Gombe state, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has set up a high-level negotiation team to engage with the Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU, Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities SSANU, Non-Academic Staff Union of Univer
Zambia unveils sovereign wealth fund plans

Zambia unveils sovereign wealth fund plans

Zambia is set to launch a sovereign wealth fund in 2025 as the Southern African country seeks to shield itself from future shocks after several years of economic volatility. The Industrial Development Corporation IDC, a state-owned ent
Bidens student loan cancellation is put on hold again after day of legal whiplash

Bidens student loan cancellation is put on hold again after day of legal whiplash

A federal judge in Missouri put a temporary hold on President Joe Biden's latest student loan cancellation plan on Thursday, slamming the door on hope it would move forward after another judge allowed a pause to expire. Just as it briefl
Ilorin Aviation College Graduates 10 Pilot Students

Ilorin Aviation College Graduates 10 Pilot Students

LAGOS The International Aviation College IAC, Ilorin has graduated nine Commercial Pilot Licence CPL students and one rivate Pilot License PPL students, totaling 10 in all. A statement by the college, said that the students were graduated on Oc
Tunisia Approaches Yobe For Partnership

Tunisia Approaches Yobe For Partnership

DAMATURU The Tunisian government has expressed willingness to partner with the Yobe state government in commerce, agriculture, and education, among others. Tunisian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Mohsen Antit, disclosed this today when he paid a courtesy
Were Poised To Restore Rivers Lost Glory, Fubara Assures

Were Poised To Restore Rivers Lost Glory, Fubara Assures

PORT HARCOURT Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has stated that his administration is poised to restore the lost glory of the State. The Governor also expressed his desire to ensure quality education for children in the State and bringing
WCED wins big at national teacher and learner skills competition

WCED wins big at national teacher and learner skills competition

The Western Cape Education Department WCED has congratulated it's representatives that thrived at the Sasol and Kagiso Trust National Teacher and Learner Skills Competition. The recent event in Johannesburg, saw learners from various p
HEALTHCARE Kaduna Unveils Strategic Health Policy Documents

HEALTHCARE Kaduna Unveils Strategic Health Policy Documents

HEALTHCARE Kaduna Unveils Strategic Health Policy Documents Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani has unveiled three strategic health policy documents and a public health law that are intended to positively impact the health and l
Selena Gomez and Sephora unite for World Mental Health Day fundraiser

Selena Gomez and Sephora unite for World Mental Health Day fundraiser

Selena Gomez has partnered with Sephora once again to donate Rare Beauty sales in honour of World Mental Health Day. For the second consecutive year, Gomezs beauty brand, Rare Impact will collaborate with Sephora to support the Rare Impa
AfriForum urges DA, FF to reconsider their positions in GNU

AfriForum urges DA, FF to reconsider their positions in GNU

Lobby group, AfriForum, has called on the Democratic Alliance DA and the Freedom Front Plus FF to reconsider their positions in the Government of National Unity if the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill BELA is not amended. In a
Nigerians should change perception on insurance Banjo

Nigerians should change perception on insurance Banjo

Reveals how Sunu Insurance rescued his family fortune from disaster Professor Victor Banjo, ExecutiveDirector in charge of Executive Education at Lagos Business School, has charged Nigerians to change their perception of insurance while
Constitutional amendment Atiku proposes rotational presidency, 5-yr single tenure, others

Constitutional amendment Atiku proposes rotational presidency, 5-yr single tenure, others

ABUJA- WITH the commencement of another phase of review of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has forwarded to the committee a recommendation that the office of the president rotate among the six geop
CAN urges citizens to choose unity over chaos at Independence anniversary

CAN urges citizens to choose unity over chaos at Independence anniversary

ABUJA - The Christian Association of Nigeria CAN has called on Nigerians to prioritize unity and peaceful coexistence as the nation celebrates its 64th Independence Anniversary. In a statement commemorating Nigerias 64th Indepen
Travalyst gives Weeva new lease on life

Travalyst gives Weeva new lease on life

Acclaimed sustainability software startup Weeva forced to shut its doors in July has been given a new lease on life by leading global travel sustainability coalition Travalyst. Travalyst has acquired the Weeva platform, the coalition ann
From ballet and comedy to poetry, Durbanites are spoilt for choice this week

From ballet and comedy to poetry, Durbanites are spoilt for choice this week

THEATREGOERS can expect a fun and educational ballet performance coming to The Playhouse on Saturday, October 5, for two shows only. Presented by Dandelion Studios of Dance, Roald Dahls The Golden Ticket will follow the journey of the yo
Condoms arent a fact of life for young Americans. Theyre an afterthought

Condoms arent a fact of life for young Americans. Theyre an afterthought

It's hard to miss the overflowing bowl of condoms at the entrance of the gym. Some University of Mississippi students walking past after their workout snicker and point, and the few who step forward to consider grabbing a condom rethink
Takeaways from APs report on declining condom use among younger generations

Takeaways from APs report on declining condom use among younger generations

Condom usage is down for everyone in the U.S., but researchers say the trend is especially stark among teens and young adults. A few factors are at play Medical advancements like long-term birth control options and drugs that prevent se
5 money mistakes celebrities made that you should avoid

5 money mistakes celebrities made that you should avoid

Rich, famous, blessed. We tend to idolise celebrities, believing that their success makes them immune to life hardships and that their wealth and resources shield them from making money mistakes. but then they mess up. Tshego Bokaba, wh
I was forced to have sex or I would not eat. Then I found a way to escape my traffickers

I was forced to have sex or I would not eat. Then I found a way to escape my traffickers

I was 19 when I was tricked into travelling to Ivory Coast and sexually exploited, but now the police are helping me return to Nigeria I dropped out of secondary school four years ago when I got pregnant with my baby girl. There was no money to resta