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As the world grapples with a deepening teacher shortage, Nigeria stands at the epicentre of this educational catastrophe, threatening the foundation of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) for inclusive and quality education by 2030. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has sounded the alarm. Byi 2030, the globe will require an […]

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Nigeria’s lifeline from decades of rot in the petroleum downstream, has to fight every inch for its turf. The fight started 18 years ago, when the refinery was only an idea. In 2007, those who swore that a refinery – any refinery, public or private – would only work over their […]

Gospel artiste, Minister GUC’s single ‘Letter To Jesus’ has hit 239,505 views on YouTube. The worship song from his third studio album “The Trio and I” is a deeply moving piece, a cry of gratitude and appreciation of one intensely aware of his flaws, realising that he is very much loved regardless of them, by […]

When Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State declared the State of Emergency on education, many doubted the policy as one of the gimmicks of public office holders who most often initiate unrealistic programmes at the expense of the masses. As was the case in the past, some Chief Executives would formulate a beautiful and well-articulated […]

The British Council Digital Library has opened calls for short video submissions for its global digital food competition titled ‘Global Bites: A Culinary Journey’. The competition, which celebrates culture through food storytelling, is aimed at commemorating World Food Day, which is marked annually on October 16. Food lovers, cooking enthusiasts aged 18 years and above, […]

The ancient city of Osogbo will once again host the Afrostreet Busking Concert today at GQ Osun Mall. Hosted by Afrobeats singer and saxophonist J.J. Afroblackish the event will feature artistes such as Ashams, a performer who combines Afrobeats and storytelling; Afowoslide, a Lagos-based saxophonist with a flair for Afrofusion and the Highlifers Band, known […]

Kaduna International Film Festival (KADIFF), in collaboration with the United States (US) Embassy in Nigeria, via the American Film Showcase (AFS), trained 12 veteran and fledgling filmmakers on how to finance documentary films. The one-day, three-hour masterclass was facilitated by Lisa Hasko, head of Exchanges at AFS, who brings over 15 years’ experience championing filmmakers […]

In a strategic move to boost revenue generation and align with the new national fiscal framework, the Benue State Internal Revenue Service (BIRS), in collaboration with T. A. Williams Firms, hosted a two-day training program for its staff and key stakeholders. The workshop, titled “NIGERIA TAX REFORM ACTS 2025; THE WAY FORWARD FOR BIRS,” is […]

A new initiative to raise the bar in agricultural productivity has been unveiled in Benue State, Nigeria’s Food Basket. It is an initiative that seeks to ease the burden on farmers and significantly raise their productivity, income, and the resultant employment agriculture offers. It is a new beginning that will invariably advance the potential of […]

Ahead of the 2027 general election, critical stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, have vowed to ensure the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and take over of reins of power from New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) in the North Western State. The stakeholders led by the former APC national chairman, Dr […]