Naira Strengthens as World Bank Affirms Growing Stability
The Nigerian naira gained ground against the U.S. dollar across multiple foreign exchange (FX) markets on Friday, a positive development that aligns with the World Bank’s recent endorsement of the currency’s improving stability. At the *Nigerian Foreign…
NUC to Introduce 12 New Programmes to Nigerian University Curriculum
Abuja, Nigeria – The National Universities Commission (NUC) has announced plans to integrate 12 new academic programmes into the Nigerian university curriculum, as part of its broader efforts to align higher education with 21st-century demands and…
Southern Africa wants flat roaming fees across region to boost cross-border connectivity
The move will reduce mobile call and internet cost for travellers in the region. The news: The Southern African Telecommunications Association (SATA) is advancing plans to introduce uniform mobile roaming charges across the 16 member states in Southern…
FlashChange, Ruth Foundation Empower Vulnerable Children in Lagos Community with Skill Acquisition
In an inspiring initiative to uplift the next generation, FlashChange and Ruth Foundation have successfully implemented the “Orphanage Skill Acquisition Assembly 2.0 program,” a skills empowerment program for vulnerable children in…
FG Launches ₦120 Billion Youth Skills Program to Train 60,000 in Three Months
Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Government has announced the rollout of a *₦120 billion nationwide youth skills acquisition programme, targeting the training of at least *60,000 young Nigerians within three months through qualified private sector firms. The…
Global Rice Glut Promises Relief for Nigerian Consumers as Prices Tumble
Nigerians may soon enjoy sustained relief in the cost of foreign parboiled rice as a global surplus in major rice-producing countries—particularly India—drives international prices to their lowest levels in over a decade. India, the world’s largest rice…
OOUTH Commends IHS Nigeria, UNICEF for Life-Saving Oxygen Plant Donation
IHS Nigeria recently visited the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Sagamu, to evaluate the operational status and impact of the oxygen plant donated by IHS Nigeria in collaboration with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the…
UTME: Enugu Govt Cancels Saturday’s Environmental Sanitation Exercise
The Enugu State Government has announced the cancellation of this month’s environmental sanitation exercise scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025. A statement issued by Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, the secretary to the State Government, said the cancellation…
Nigeria is banking on AI, cybersecurity to lead Africa’s digital future.
Nigeria’s tech ambitions were on full display this week at GITEX Africa in Morocco, where the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) pitched to the international audience a future shaped by artificial intelligence in Nigeria and…
MTN Staff Commission New Set of Classrooms at Lagos Community School
In a remarkable demonstration of corporate volunteerism, MTN staff, through the Y’ello Care initiative, have renovated a school block at Iwerekun Community Senior High School, Lakowe. This effort has restored hope and significantly improved learning…
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