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Dust Haze Persists in North as NiMet Predicts Sun, Isolated Southern Rains

Nigeria, Jan. 28 -- In its Daily Weather Outlook valid for Wednesday, January 28, 2026, NiMet said moderate dust haze will dominate the Northern States during the morning hours, reducing horizontal vi... Read More


UBEC Executive Secretary Commends Staff, Sets Agenda for Impactful 2026

Nigeria, Jan. 27 -- Dr. Garba gave the commendation during the first routine staff meeting of the Commission for the year 2026, held at the UBEC headquarters. The meeting brought together management,... Read More


UBEC Holds First Board Meeting, Reaffirms Commitment to Basic Education

Nigeria, Jan. 23 -- The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has convened the inaugural meeting of its newly inaugurated Board, marking a significant milestone in strengthening Nigeria's drive ... Read More


FG Centralises Safe Schools Framework to Boost Security

Nigeria, Jan. 23 -- The Federal Government has announced plans to redesign and centralise Nigeria's Safe Schools framework as part of renewed efforts to protect learners, teachers, and educational inf... Read More


UBEC Boosts Learning in Benue with Distribution of Instructional Materials

Nigeria, Jan. 20 -- The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has further demonstrated its commitment to improving the quality of basic education with the distribution of Teaching and Learning M... Read More


FG Dismisses NEF Claims on Lagos Gold Refinery as Misleading

Nigeria, Jan. 20 -- The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has dismissed as false and misleading claims by the Northern Elders' Forum (NEF) alleging that the Federal Government sited a gold refine... Read More


JAMB Rules Out Increase in 2026 UTME, DE Application Fees

Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has downplayed the likelihood of an increase in the cost of application for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (... Read More


NELFUND Disburses Over 154 Billion in Student Loans, Nearly 789,000 Beneficiaries Recorded

Nigeria, Jan. 4 -- The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed a total of 154.37 billion to support students across tertiary institutions in Nigeria, marking a major milestone in the impl... Read More


Mining Marshals Achieve Major Non Kinetic Breakthrough Against Illegal Mining In Niger State

NIGERIA, Dec. 8 -- The Special Mining Marshals have recorded a significant operational success in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State, adopting a non-kinetic and community-based strategy to cu... Read More


Landlords Warn Of Looming Road Failure As Poor Drainage Threatens Port Harcourt

NIGERIA, Dec. 8 -- Landlords in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, have raised fresh concerns over the condition of newly constructed internal roads in the area, urging the state government to urgently inte... Read More