…public administration. Its growing population has supported the expansion of markets, schools, financial institutions, and healthcare facilities, making Neni one of the state's economically stable communities.14. NankaLocal Government Area: Orumba NorthKnown for: Agriculture and commerceEconomic strength: Farming and l…

WAEC declared as fake a letter circulating on social media that named 50 secondary schools with withheld 2026 WASSCE resultsThe forged document bore WAEC's official letterhead and was falsely signed in the name of the Head of WAEC Nigeria National Office, Dr Amos DangutThe fake letter emerged hours after WAEC confirmed…

Schools and educators must shift focus from simply recognising autism to building practical classroom skills that support neurodivergent students. This call to action was made by Mr Segun Agbaje, Chief Executive Officer of Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), during the 16th edition of the annual GTCO Autism Conferen…

…for school candidates. The WAEC boss disclosed that 1,959,668 candidates from 24,207 schools registered for the examination, while 1,950,726 candidates eventually sat for the test conducted between April 24 and June 19, 2026. According to him, 1,834,695 candidates, representing 94.05 per cent of those who sat the exami…

…Lifestyle on Wednesday. Ola Balogun wants his organs donated, body handed to medical schools. >Balogun explained that the decision followed a fresh health scare, as he was diagnosed with a new illness barely a week after marking his 81st birthday on 1 August. He is currently receiving treatment at the Josek Medical Cen…

…Sports. Dikko also announced plans to establish Sports Centres of Excellence in Unity Schools as well as state and private schools to identify talents early before they progress into tertiary institutions. He added that discussions were ongoing with international sports bodies, including FIFA and CAF, to secure global…

…in the examination hall, in spite of the existing ban, and organised cheating in some schools are other nagging issues."He added that the council had also arrested some supervisors and invigilators who allegedly aided examination malpractice and said they would face disciplinary action through the relevant state minis…

…trust as they expand AI use. “Improved public services and better learning outcomes in schools will reinforce trust — but if AI embeds bias in government decisions or erodes data privacy, that trust will be difficult to recover,” said the statement. The report delivers a stark warning, too: “AI could widen gaps between…

…SEMA urged residents to take precautionary measures against flooding, especially as schools are currently on holiday. The agency advised parents and guardians to keep children away from rivers, culverts and other flood-prone areas, while also urging residents to avoid driving or walking through flooded roads and waterw…

…seen they speak through the price of food, the condition of hospitals, the records in schools, the strain on families, the confidence of those who invest their labour in the nation’s future, and, very importantly, the ambitions of state governments.” The VP urged Council members to ensure that every decision reached at…

…Sports and Education to work out the modalities for introducing the game into secondary schools in the state, saying it would help develop students’ mental abilities. Diri said Scrabble developed his vocabulary, spelling and thinking ability while he was growing up, noting that it is a mind game that builds intellect a…

…transformed it into GEMS Education, now the world's largest operator of private K–12 schools.Varkey also founded the Varkey Foundation to promote education, support teacher development, and raise the status of the teaching profession. For his contributions to education, He received India's Padma Shri and was appointed…

…access to this much money they’re using for campaign, they should have used it to build schools, build roads, electricity, hospitals and God knows I would have been the highest cheerleader in diaspora.” He also argued that the president’s son should not be more visible in public political activities than the president…

…he said. According to him, the initiative is expected to extend to federal schools across Nigeria next year, subject to funding and logistics. Adebowale noted that the programme had continued to receive positive feedback, with some participating schools requesting the establishment of after-school history clubs, while…

…followed the recent distribution of similar educational materials to pupils in public schools in the company’s catchment communities of Oyo, Iwaa, Obajana and Apata. He added that the company also commissioned a multi-million-naira hospital in Obajana, complementing earlier hospital projects in Iwaa and Oyo communities…

…the safety of learners across Nigeria while unveiling measures to strengthen the Safe Schools Initiative through improved coordination, accountability and institutional reforms. Alausa gave the assurance during an interactive session with the Senate Ad Hoc Committee on the Safe Schools Initiative, where lawmakers also…

…would commence in September 2026, making it necessary to carry out a fresh assessment of schools before determining the statutory tax payable for the new academic session.It noted that the existing assessment no longer reflects the current student population in many schools, as some institutions have recorded significa…

…and building stronger communities. “Our contribution is measured not simply by the schools we have built or those projects we have undertaken, but by the generations of Nigerians we have helped to shape, men and women whose lives reflect scholarship, integrity, patriotism, and service,” he said.

…point by point to the issues they raised. On the bishops' demand for the return of schools to their owners, the President was surprised that such an issue could be tabled before him, as it is a matter for the states to resolve, in line with our constitution. So, he asked the bishops to take the matter to the governors…

…operational and institutional failures. Recommend stronger security measures for schools and surrounding communities. Suggest reforms that can prevent similar incidents in the future. Makinde urged members of the panel to remain impartial and allow only evidence, the law, and the public interest to guide their work. He…

…affects millions of Nigerians, including households, small businesses, hospitals, schools, and manufacturers who depend on reliable electricity for their daily lives and livelihoods.Lagos to cancel old electricity debts for consumersLegit.ng earlier reported that the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASER…

Chris Motionless is a household name among heavy metal fans. Born Christopher Thomas Cerulli, he is the lead vocalist and last remaining founding member of Motionless in White (MIW), the gothic metalcore band founded in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in 2004. Two decades on, with long hair, a gothic wardrobe, and a body cover…

…ranges from one in 12 to about one in three adolescents and young adults in secondary schools, universities, she flagged the trend as a major source of concern, especially with nearly 70 percent of Nigeria’s population below the age of 30.The steady rise in early-onset hypertension threatens public health and the futur…

…government yesterday presented the newly-approved education curricula to some selected schools in three local governments of the state. The state Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Abdulmalik Abubakar Gajam, presented the newly approved curricula during an official inspection tour of Shinkafi, Moriki a…

…of the project, which will deploy modular solar-powered electricity systems to schools, hospitals, markets and other critical public infrastructure across the six states of the North-East. He explained that the project forms part of the commission’s third phase of development, which focuses on expanding economic opport…