More than 60 million adults in Nigeria remain without basic literacy or numeracy skills, a situation described by officials as a “daunting national challenge” that undermines economic inclusion and social progress. Professor Musa Garba-Maitafsir, Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC), disclosed the figure in Kano on Tuesday…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has faulted the recent strike by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), warning that such disruptions risk undermining investor confidence in Nigeria’s economy. Speaking at the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit (NES) in Abuja, Shettima described the strike — triggered by the dismissal of workers at the…
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has formally distanced itself from the Church of England, declaring spiritual independence following the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury. In a strongly worded statement on Monday, signed by the Primate, Most Rev’d Henry C. Ndukuba, the Nigerian Church condemned Mullally’s elevation as both…
Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, has dismissed reports by Premium Times alleging he forged his academic certificate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Monday, Nnaji, through his media aide, Dr Robert Ngwu, said the allegation was a politically motivated smear campaign instigated…
The Northern Youth Awareness Forum (NYAF) has lauded the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, for transforming Nigeria’s defence sector with reforms centred on troop welfare, veteran care and people-focused leadership. The group, in a statement signed by its secretary, Comrade Isma’il Ahmad Zari’a, on Monday, described Matawalle’s approach as “compassionate, innovative…
Hon. Blessed Onah, Member representing Oju I State Constituency in the Benue State House of Assembly, has once again raised his voice with rare courage, declaring that the Igede Nation will never be reduced to second-class status in Benue State. The outspoken lawmaker condemned in clear terms the exclusion of the Igede people from the…
As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence anniversary, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has described the milestone as a celebration of unity, resilience and collective progress. In a statement issued by his media aide, Ahmad Dan-Wudil, on Wednesday, Matawalle praised the enduring spirit of Nigerians, saying the nation continues to grow stronger…
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s founding fathers envisioned the country as a global leader of the black race, given its vast human and material potential. The President stated this on Wednesday during a televised address on Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. He paid tribute to national icons such as Herbert Macaulay, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe,…
The Zamfara Youth Awareness Forum has called on the state Chamber of Commerce to hold Governor Dauda Lawal accountable over the alleged diversion of ₦1.1 billion meant for entrepreneurs. Chairman of the forum, Muhammad Mua’zu Shinkafi, made the demand in a statement on Wednesday. He said the Zamfara State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and…
The Arewa Agricultural Forum has commended the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Insurance Corporation, Hon. Yazeed Shehu Danfulani, for reaffirming his commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The Secretary of the forum, Abdulwahab Kure, in a statement issued in Kaduna on Monday, said Danfulani’s support would strengthen the…
