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State Government Shuts Schools For 5 Weeks Over Ramadan, Private Schools Protest
Private School Owners Protest Five-Week Closure, Cite Academic Disruptions and Alleged Discrimination Against Non-Muslim Students
The Bauchi State Government has ordered the closure of all public and private schools for five weeks in observance of Ramadan, sparking protests from private … Continue Reading
Nigeria Targets $7.7 Trillion Halal economy in new Saudi deal
Nigeria Partners with Saudi Arabia to Tap into $7.7 Trillion Halal Market
In a significant move to establish Nigeria as a key player in the global halal market, valued at approximately $7.7 trillion, the Federal Government has entered into … Continue Reading
Nigerian passengers Left stranded in Togo after flight diversion [VIDEO]
Nigerian Passengers Stranded in Lomé After Air France Flight Diversion Due to Bad Weather
Nigerian travelers aboard an Air France flight faced unexpected challenges when their journey took an unfortunate turn, leaving them stranded in Lomé, Togo. The flight, which … Continue Reading
JUSTICE: Lecturer Sentenced To Life Imprisonment For Räpe
Court Sentences Lecturer to Life Imprisonment for Raping Student Inside Campus Office
An Ikeja Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court has sentenced Kolawole Muyiwa, a former part-time lecturer at Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (now Lagos State University of Education… Continue Reading
I rejected N500m gifts during My mother’s burial – EFCC chairman
EFCC Chairman Discloses Rejection of N500 Million in Gifts During Mother’s Funeral
In a recent address at the 38th Anti-Corruption Situation Room held in Abuja, Olanipekun Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), revealed that … Continue Reading
Nigeria’s First Locally Made Helicopter Set For Flight Soon – NASENI
NASENI Gears Up for Historic Test Flight of First Locally Made Helicopter, Pushing Technological Innovation Forward
Nigeria is on the verge of a major technological breakthrough as the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) confirms that the country’s … Continue Reading
Honeywell and ExecuJet partner to provide aircraft maintenance solutions
Honeywell Aerospace and ExecuJet Nigeria Forge Partnership to Enhance Aviation Services

In a significant development for Nigeria’s aviation sector, Honeywell Aerospace, a leading global manufacturer of aircraft engines, avionics, and aviation products, has entered into a partnership with ExecuJet … Continue Reading
JUST IN: FG Moves To Review Electricity Tariffs For Band B, C Customers
FG Seeks Fairer Electricity Pricing as DisCos’ Investment Delays Stall Band A Migration
The Federal Government has announced plans to review electricity tariffs to address disparities in the current billing system and drive investment in the power sector.
Minister of … Continue Reading
NAFDAC warns against chemical ripening of fruits
NAFDAC Issues Warning Against Chemical-Ripened Fruits in Adamawa State
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a stern warning to fruit vendors in Adamawa State concerning the use of harmful chemicals to … Continue Reading
Nigerian edtech startup Edukoya Folds 4 years after raising $3.5 million
Nigerian EdTech Startup Edukoya Ceases Operations After Four Years

Nigerian educational technology startup Edukoya has officially announced the cessation of its operations, as confirmed in a statement issued to stakeholders and reported by Nairametrics. The decision comes four years after … Continue Reading