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September 8, 2025
New Curriculum Introduced for Nigerian Education System: Implementation Remains Crucial, Say Experts
Lagos: Nigerians have continued to react to the Federal Government’s introduction of a new curriculum for basic, secondary, and technical education, with some saying it was long overdue. They spoke in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) i…
United Nigeria Airlines Secures Six Boeing 737-800 Aircraft in Partnership with Southwest Airlines
Lagos: United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) has signed a landmark aircraft sale and purchase agreement with Southwest Airlines, facilitating the delivery of six Boeing 737-800 aircraft. This strategic move aims to enhance UNA’s domestic, regional, and intern…
Customs Board Approves $300 Duty-Free Limit for Imports
Abuja: The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved a 300 dollar duty-free limit for imports, a new policy that takes effect on September 8. The Spokesperson of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Abdullahi Maiwada, announced this decision, wh…
Computer Society Tasks New Executives on Innovativeness
Lagos: The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has inaugurated its new national executives with a charge to be innovative and focused. The executives include the President, Mr. Muhammad Aliyu-Sirajo, and Deputy President, Mr. Charles Onyeukwu.
According …
The Rise of Women in African Sports: Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Generations
Abuja: In recent years, women’s sports in Africa have experienced remarkable growth. Female athletes are stepping into the spotlight, challenging traditional perceptions about what women can achieve. From football fields to running tracks, African wom…
NABTEB Initiates Review of 26 Trade Syllabi for Technical Colleges
Abuja: The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has commenced the review and validation of 26 trade syllabi for technical colleges in the country. Dr. Mohammed Mohammed, Registrar of NABTEB, announced the five-day exercise in Ab…
Foundation Harps on Training for Self-Discovery, Development
Abuja: The South Africa-based Training for Transformation (TNT) Foundation, on Tuesday, emphasized that training is crucial for self-discovery and development, urging that it be given priority attention. This assertion was made during a workshop organ…
ECOWAS Lassa Fever Conference Opens in Abidjan
Abidjan: The Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS) Lassa Fever International Conference began Monday in Abidjan, C´te d’Ivoire. The four-day conference is organised by the West Africa Health Organisation (WAHO). The theme of the conference is ‘Be…
Safe Skies: Nigeria Enforces Strict Phone Regulations on Flights
Abuja: Lately, the question of whether to switch off one’s phone or put it in airplane mode during flights has become a subject of controversy in Nigeria. Altercations have also ensued between flight crews and passengers over failure of the latter to …
FG, EU Advocate Harmonised Data Governance Framework in Africa
Abuja: The Federal Government, EU, and African Union have jointly called for the development of a harmonised data governance framework aimed at enhancing data protection across Africa. This appeal was made during the inauguration of a five-day data go…