Nigeria has taken a significant step towards strengthening its education system with the presentation of a ₦50 million award to Taiwo Solanke, recognised as the nation’s best teacher at the Nigeria Teachers’ Summit 2026 in Abuja. Speaking at the event on Tuesday, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu said the award reflects the government’s determination to elevate…
The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved increased funding for its flagship free healthcare scheme, J-Basic, aimed at improving access to medical services for vulnerable residents across the state. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sport, and Culture, Mr. Sagir Musa, during a press briefing held on Tuesday in Dutse, the state…
The Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has partnered with Meta to launch the Llama Impact Accelerator, promoting impactful AI development in Nigeria. The Minister, Dr Bosun Tijani, confirmed this in a statement released on Tuesday by Ms Sade Dada, Head of Public Policy for Anglophone West Africa at Meta. Tijani described the partnership…
Dr Ahmed Apatira, Chairman, Itire-Ikate Local Council Development Area (LCDA), in Lagos State, says the council’s free feeding programme for public primary schools will foster academic excellence. Apatira, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Lagos, said the programme was geared toward nurturing and supporting the development of young minds….
