The former Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari, said on Saturday Nigeria cannot achieve meaningful economic progress with its heavy dependence on imports. Masari spoke at the media launch of the Nigeria Talents Exploration Challenge (NTEC) in Abuja. The event held in collaboration with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) was aimed at developing a…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 24,846 diphtheria cases across the country. In a report posted on its website on Saturday, the agency said 41, 336 suspected cases were reported in 350 local government areas across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The NCDC added that the…
The success of the institution of so-called model schools is measurable. Their purpose is no longer to merely function as isolated islands of excellence in a sea of mediocre educational services. Their goal is also to serve as paradigms and as a driving force that will lead to and accelerate the overall improvement of the…
The Lagos State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with construction company, Summa Group, for the construction of an international airport in the Lekki-Epe area of the state. The state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, disclosed this in a statement posted on his X handle on Saturday. He said the airport would facilitate travel and…
The Federal Government has concluded plans to install height barriers on the Iddo Bridge in Lagos. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, told journalists on Saturday that the restrictions were necessary to facilitate repairs of the bridge. She said: “I am using this medium to appeal to all the motoring public,…
