ECL Awards N22.5m To Winners Of Secondary Schools Quiz, Debate Contest

The Education Champions League (ECL) has disbursed a total of N22.5 million in prize money to winners of its 2025 Quiz and Debate Competition for Secondary Schools, themed “Building Nigeria’s Future Leaders.” The competition, which initially featured 34 secondary schools, was narrowed down to three finalists, Olive Shoots International School, Seacrest Preparatory School, and Federal […]

Kogi Holds Charter Of Service Workshop

The Kogi State Open Government Partnership (OGP) has held a one-day Charter of Service Development Workshop in Lokoja aimed at strengthening citizen-centred governance and institutionalizing transparency and accountability across the state’s public service. The workshop, held on Monday at the Conference Room of the Office of the Head of Service, brought together permanent secretaries from […]

When Faith Meets Fiscal Truth

I started watching The Source of the River last month, seeking an evening of entertainment but finding an unexpected masterclass in human behavior, economics, and governance. The 2025 drama follows a global investigation into tax evasion, tracing money from luxury boardrooms to shadowy shell companies. What struck me was not just the suspense but the […]

FG Engages Northeast Stakeholders On Implementation Of New Basic Healthcare Fund

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has engaged members of the State Oversight Committees’ core teams from the Northeast region to orient and equip them with a comprehensive understanding of the newly revised Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) Guideline 2.0 to improve service delivery. The updated guideline, endorsed by the Coordinating Minister […]

5,000 Bauchi Youths Rehabilitated From Drug Abuse, Other Vices

The Bauchi State Youth Rehabilitation Network (BSYRN), a community-based initiative committed to transforming the lives of vulnerable young people, has rehabilitated 5,282 youths from various social vices across the state. The chairman of the BSYRN, Mr Aminu Muhammed, made this known on the weekend during a stakeholders’ strategic engagement on youth and women rehabilitation held […]

Exam Body Clears 85 Underage Candidates For Admission

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of 85 underage candidates (those under 16 years old by September 2025), who completed the comprehensive screening process established by the Board for exceptional admission. In a press statement yesterday, JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, said that after meticulous evaluation, 85 qualified candidates have […]