The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, has joined senior government officials in London to receive President Bola Tinubu ahead of a series of high-level engagements aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s education and skills development sector. The visit, which precedes the President’s official state engagements in the United Kingdom, is expected to focus on strategic partnerships…
The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, says that President Bola Tinubu is making a conscious investment in the future of young people, communities, and the nation at large. Tijani spoke on Friday while declaring open a three-day end-of-the-year basketball competition for youths tagged “Tech meets Basketball.” The basketball tournament, organized…
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Wednesday, declared that there was no fraud uncovered in the student loan scheme.Alausa made this known at the end of a meeting held with Vice Chancellors, officials of the National Universities Commission, Nigerian Education Loan Fund and the Federal Ministry of Education. Alausa also described the statement…
Minister of Youth, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, has requested that the management of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, change its programme to allow corps members to have enough rest during their 21-day orientation camp. The minister made the call during the 2025 annual management conference, themed ‘Transforming the NYSC Scheme to meet the yearnings of…
The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, has unveiled plans to enhance Nigeria’s leather industry by promoting the local production of shoes, belts, and bags. Speaking on the importance of organized animal processing, Maiha said this during a one-on-one interview on Channels Television’s program on Wednesday morning. He emphasized the need for centralized abattoirs and…
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has reaffirmed her commitment to promoting Nigeria’s culture through arts. In a statement made available to newsmen on Friday after an art expo themed “The Africana experience live 2025” in Abuja, the minister affirmed that her ministry is “working hand-in-hand with the African brand…
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday sent condolences to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, on the death of his mother-in-law, Hajia Hauwa Usman, who died at 70. The President conveyed his condolences to the Idris’ family, their in-laws, and all relatives, urging them to find strength and comfort during this difficult…
The Ministry of Education has clarified that the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, only proposed the introduction of a 12-year basic education system, which is looking to scrap the Junior and Senior Secondary School system was already in effect. According to the ministry, the policy will not be implemented immediately. In a statement signed by…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has praised the media for its pivotal role in countering terrorism. He also cautioned that misinformation and fake news can be as damaging as terrorist acts. Speaking at the opening of a two-day training workshop on “Effective Reporting Towards Strengthening Alternatives to Terrorist Ideologies” for Defence…