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10 Nigerian female professors who broke barriers in academia
21+ hour, 20+ min ago (338+ words) March 11, 2026 by Samuel Oamen | Senior Reporter Nigeria has produced remarkable women who have shattered barriers in education and academic leadership." From physics, mathematics and computer science to agriculture and law, these female scholars became pioneers in their fields and opened…...
3.5m to get free meals in Kano
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (376+ words) March 11, 2026 by Our Reporter The Kano State Government said it is targeting the distribution of over 3.5 million meals under its 2026 Ramadan Feeding Programme. Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Alhaji Ahmed Tijjani, said this while inspecting designated cooking centres responsible for preparing…...
Ekiti pupil wins MTN spelling bee
2+ day, 17+ min ago (427+ words) March 10, 2026 by Rasaq Ibrahim, Ado-Ekiti A pupil of St. Lawrence Metropolitan College, Ado-Ekiti, Oreoluwa Alayande, has won the 2025 MTN mPulse Spelling Bee, earning N10 million educational support for her school from MTN Nigeria. The telecommunications company announced that the prize would…...
Academy to unite with Liberia for cadets’ training
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (585+ words) March 11, 2026 by Afiong Edemumoh The Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, has moved to tap into Liberia Maritime Authority's (LiMA) vast global fleet through a strategic training partnership aimed at expanding sea-time opportunities for cadets and strengthening maritime education across…...
International Women’s Day: Eight actions for a more equal world
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (355+ words) March 11, 2026 by Our Reporter Sir: Over nearly a decade leading the United Nations, I have seen our world repeatedly tested " by climate shocks, deepening poverty, violent conflict and shrinking civic space. But I have also watched many solutions take root,…...
Making doctoral training driver of national development
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (690+ words) Making doctoral training driver of national development'The Nation Newspaper March 11, 2026 by Our Reporter Making doctoral training driver of national development Sir: There is a growing concern about the quality of doctoral research outcomes from Nigerian universities. Particularly, from the standpoint…...
Ejigbo chair performs groundbreaking for primary school in Aigbaka Ward
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (366+ words) March 11, 2026 by Tajudeen Adebanjo The Chairman of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Aare Taoheed Adebayo Taiwo (T.A.T), has performed the groundbreaking for the construction of Morning Star Nursery and Primary School in Aigbaka Ward, as part of efforts to strengthen…...
Entrepreneur pushes youth digital skills, expands tech institute initiative in Southeast
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (467+ words) March 10, 2026 by Damian Duruiheoma, Enugu A tech entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer of S. Mobile, Dr. Ifeanyi Adonu, has reaffirmed his commitment to youth digital empowerment following his recognition as an outstanding entrepreneur by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Enugu…...
POWA empowers widows, supports girls with skills, health outreach
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (501+ words) March 10, 2026 by Precious Igbonwelundu, Asst. News Editor As part of activities to celebrate the 2026 International Women's Day (IWD), the Police Officers Wives Association (POWA) on Monday gave succour to over 400 junior police families and less privileged community members in Abuja....
NBA seeks transformation of legal training
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (820+ words) March 10, 2026 by Adebisi Onanuga From left Osigwe (SAN) and Prof. Sanni (SAN) at the event 12 The Legal Education Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called for urgent and systemic transformation of legal training in Nigeria. It is in…...