Meet Professor Segun Aina, the New Man Set to Lead JAMB
He is 39-year-old and ready to roll in one of the demanding examination institutions in Nigeria – JAMB. A new chapter is set to begin at the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board following the appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the agency’s…
Nigeria’s Heavy Dependence on Imported Medicines Sparks Renewed Calls for Pharmaceutical Self-Sufficiency
Nigeria is at risk of losing grounds on its public health security, economic stability and industrial development if it continues to depend heavily on imported medical supplies. Industry estimates suggest that Nigeria imports between 60 and 70 per cent…
ECOWAS Projects Nigeria Among World’s Top Economies in Coming Decades
Despite persistent economic pressures, rising living costs, insecurity and governance challenges confronting the country, there are new projections suggesting that Nigeria could emerge as one of the world’s dominant economic powers in the coming decades.…
Parents of 2026 UTME Top Scorer in Nigeria Credit Discipline, Intense Study Culture for Success
When Daniella came out tops in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) many were not aware of the sacrifice that followed it up. The parents of 16-year-old Daniella Owoeye, who emerged as the highest-scoring candidate in the 2026…
President Tinubu Fumes at Nigerians “Unstable” Tax Culture
“They demand a lot but won’t pay tax” President Bola Tinubu ranted during the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali. The President who is eyeing a second term in office next year, stressed the need for Nigerians to embrace taxation as a critical…
Mathematics No Longer Compulsory for Some University Courses — JAMB
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, has clarified that Mathematics is no longer a compulsory requirement for admission into certain university programmes in Nigeria, particularly language-related courses. Benjamin made…
Ex-President Urges Octogenarians to Exercise, Rest Well for Longer Life
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has advised elderly Nigerians, particularly octogenarians, to embrace healthier lifestyles through regular exercise, adequate rest and controlled eating habits in order to live longer and healthier lives.…
Hantavirus Outbreak: Countries on High Alert As Contact Tracing Begins
With memories of the COVID-19 pandemic still fresh, the emergence of another potentially deadly virus linked to human transmission has triggered concern among global health authorities. A hantavirus outbreak aboard the expedition cruise vessel MV Hondius…
Oyo Gets UNICEF-Backed Nutrition Boost as 20 LGAs Targeted in New Programme
The UNICEF, with funding support from the United States, has launched a nutrition intervention programme in Oyo State, selecting 20 local government areas to benefit from efforts aimed at tackling malnutrition in early childhood. The initiative, unveiled…
NMMA Opens 2026 Call for Entries, Invites Journalists Nationwide
The Board of Trustees of the Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA) has announced the commencement of its 2026 call for entries, inviting journalists and media organisations across the country to submit outstanding works published or broadcast in 2025. In a…