The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that a total of 1.97 million candidates will participate in Nigeria’s first-ever Computer-Based Test (CBT) version of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. This marks a significant expansion from its initial implementation for private candidates in 2024, where 8,285 individuals participated in…
The Federal Government has set an ambitious target to generate and distribute at least 8,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity by the end of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s first term in 2027. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made this known on Thursday during the sixth edition of the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing Series held in…
Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, April 17, 2025 convicted and sentenced a businessman, Aniogor Godswill Obiajulu and his company, ICE BY CW to five years imprisonment for their refusal to accept the Naira as a legal tender Obiajualu, alongside ICE BY CW, was arraigned…
The World Food Program has halted food shipments to Houthi-held areas of Yemen and suspended food distribution there after the rebels looted one of its warehouses in the… © Japan Today
March 2025 witnessed major health developments and renewed calls for urgent interventions as Nigeria grappled with both emerging and persistent health threats. From global concerns over HIV drug shortages triggered by foreign aid disruptions, to local disease outbreaks, the month reflected both the progress and persistent challenges shaping Nigeria’s healthcare system. Here’s a look at…
