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Onwueme at 70 Calls for Massive Education Investment

Nigerian literary icon, Prof. Tess Onwueme, marks 70th birthday with a powerful appeal for increased funding and policy reforms in the education sector, calling it the bedrock of national development.

N50m Grant Disbursed to 1,000 Women in Ogun

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu disbursed N50 million to women entrepreneurs in Ogun State. Each of the 1,000 beneficiaries received N50,000 as a non-repayable grant. Read more about this empowerment initiative.

Prof Onwueme Calls for Major Education Investment

Nigerian literary icon, Prof Osonye Tess Onwueme, marks 70th birthday with a powerful plea for increased funding and value restoration in the country's education sector. Read her full statement.

$532,828 Grant for Bayelsa Solar Minigrid Project

Shell-funded All On awards a $532,828 grant to Darway Coast Ltd to build a solar hybrid minigrid in Akeddei, Bayelsa. The project aims to connect over 1,000 customers by Q1 2026, boosting clean energy access in the Niger Delta.

Shettima launches N1bn family business grants

Vice President Kashim Shettima launched a N1 billion family business grant initiative in Akwa Ibom, empowering 3,000 families. The programme aligns with Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda.

Girl, 13, dies in fall at abandoned Tenerife hotel

A 13-year-old girl has died after falling inside an abandoned 20-storey hotel in Tenerife. The 'Añaza monstrosity' has been a danger site for over 50 years. Read more on this tragic incident and calls for urgent action.

AFCON 2025: Five Coaches Sacked Before Tournament

A shocking wave of dismissals sees five national team coaches, including Zambia's Avram Grant, fired just days before AFCON 2025 begins in Morocco, raising major concerns over team stability.

Ex-nun's inspiring journey back to school at 30

Mojirade Ewaade shares how she overcame feeling left behind after quitting religious life. Her story inspires others that it's never too late to start afresh and pursue education.

Stakeholders Warn of Collapsing Secondary Education System

Education stakeholders sound alarm over Nigeria's decaying secondary schools. Alumni of Gbongan Anglican Grammar School reveal shocking teacher shortages and infrastructure neglect. Urgent action needed to save future generations.

Nigeria reverses mother tongue education policy

Educator Oluwafemi Popoola explains why Nigeria reversed its 2022 National Language Policy. Data showed children struggled, prompting a return to English for instruction while keeping indigenous languages as subjects.

Wesley University Reduces Tuition Fees

Wesley University in Ondo slashes tuition fees for the 2025/2026 session to ease the financial burden on students and parents, ensuring access to quality education.

7 States Shut Schools Over Insecurity Threats

Multiple Nigerian states have closed schools due to escalating insecurity and targeted attacks. Learn which states are affected and why officials took this drastic action.

FG Denies Ordering Nationwide School Closure

Federal Government denies circulating reports about school closures starting November 24, 2025. Ministry confirms fake news, urges public to verify information from official channels.

Nurul-Islam Arabic Centre Celebrates 50 Years

Nurul-Islam Arabic Training Centre in Agege begins its golden jubilee, launching a fundraising drive for a new Ogun State campus that will merge Western and Islamic education.

Obi Demands Urgent Investment in Nigeria's Education

Peter Obi declares that Nigeria's national transformation is impossible without decisive investment in education. He calls for curriculum updates and better funding to combat insecurity and economic decline.

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