Kogi Government Bans Mandatory Purchase of Customized Textbooks, Notebooks in Schools The Kogi State Government has announced a ban on the compulsory purchase of customized textbooks and notebooks in both public and private schools across the state. The directive was issued by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, during a […]
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on Nigerian youths to uphold integrity and embrace positive values that will contribute to building a just and equitable society where every citizen can thrive regardless of background. The governor gave the charge on Friday at the 2025 International Youth Day Summit held at the Blue […]
Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet claimed the women’s 10,000 metres crown at the World Athletics Championships on Saturday, but the world record holder suggested she will not attempt a distance double after a grueling season. Chebet, who holds the world records in both the 5,000m and 10,000m, clocked 30:37.61 to win the first track gold medal of […]
Former presidential aide and social commentator, Reno Omokri, has urged Nigerians, especially young people, to prioritize financial intelligence alongside formal education, stressing that academic brilliance alone does not guarantee freedom from poverty. Omokri, who is well known for his thought-provoking takes on socio-economic issues, stated that while schooling is important, financial literacy remains […]
Nigeria has recorded its first-ever half-year trade surplus, with exports surpassing imports to deliver a positive balance of N12.64 trillion in the first six months of 2025. Nigeria’s total exports in the period stood at N43.35 trillion, while imports amounted to N30.71 trillion, bringing overall trade to N74.06 trillion. This performance marks the first time […]
Nigerians living in South Africa have raised the alarm over a renewed wave of xenophobic threats and harassment allegedly orchestrated by the anti-migrant group, Operation Dudula. The group, which claims to be targeting illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and job losses linked to foreigners, has been accused of blocking access to public hospitals, attacking immigrants, and […]
