Nigeria
Alausa Disputes 15 Million Out-of-School Children Data, Pegs Figure at Around 7m
• Says polytechnics to award B.tech degrees in engineering, others •FG: Medical school admission has risen from 5,000 to 12,000 annually, targets 20,000 •N250bn invested in new student accommodations nationwide
GDP Report: MAN Raises Concern Over Widening Disconnect Between Macroeconomic Figures, Real-sector Vitality
• Says we must raise a critical alarm about precipitous plunge in overall industrial growth Dike Onwuamaeze Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) raised concerns that while headline growth suggested economic
NDPHC Decries N300bn Stranded Capacity Loss, N400bn NBET Debt
• Says only 500MW of 1,500MW available capacity allocated •Recovers $12m from cross-border bilateral customers • Seeks regulatory intervention, lawmakers’ help •Eyes solar, mini-hydro projects for North in NIPP phase
Devt Goals: NILDS DG Decries Youth Exclusion, Unimplemented Policies, Electoral Manipulation
Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has called for a fundamental shift in Nigeria’s approach to youth
Nigeria Assumes UN Budget C’ttee Chair, Jimoh Ibrahim Pledges Reforms
• Says body’s $110bn staff pension fund will receive attention Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Nigeria has assumed the chairmanship of the United Nations General Assembly’s Fifth Committee, with the country’s
Exam Malpractice: FG Warns Parents, Teachers, School Owners
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja The federal government has warned parents, teachers, school proprietors, principals, invigilators and students involved in examination malpractice that they will face the consequences as it intensifies
Tinubu, Gowon, Obasanjo Pay Glowing Tributes to Ex-SGF, Boss Mustapha, at 70
• President: He’s an exceptional leader, statesman, devoted public servant, patriot • Obasanjo: He has profound record of dedicated service to Nigeria •Gowon: He’s a compelling testimony to excellence in
Tinubu Recommits to Credible Information as Cross River Revives Nigerian Chronicle
Bassey Inyang in Calabar President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to strengthening public communication, preserving institutional records and restoring public trust in government as Cross River State
Dangote: Refinery’s Initial Public Offer Set in 10 Days
• IEA: Nigeria could double energy investments in five years Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Initial Public Offer (IPO) of Nigeria’s Dangote refinery, the largest on the continent, will open
2027: ADC Demands INEC Explanation on Redeployment of Rivers Electoral Officers
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt The Rivers State Chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to explain the recent redeployment of
