The World Bank will be investing $10 million on skills development to tackle youth unemployment in Nigeria, it was learnt yesterday. The bank’s Education Specialist, Dr Mistura Rufai, stated this at the opening of a two-day Innovation Grant Facilities (IGF) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)/Contract Sig...
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has identified displacement and outbreak of waterborne diseases as potential impacts following heavy rainfall witnessed in some parts of the country. The agency also said there are chances of damage to roads and bridges, as well as flooding. This was contained...
In line with its usual custom of rewarding loyalty, Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa Plc, is set to launch the “UBA Legacy Promo” as part of activities to mark its 75th year anniversary. This campaign has been specially designed by the bank to celebrate UBA’s rich legacy spanning over 75 yea...
The NYSC further confirmed that this development is subject to approval and that it is not within its power to decide on it. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has refuted a previous report that President Bola Tinubu announced a new allowance package for corps members. On Monday, July 8, the NYSC s...
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has been tipped to remit ₦451.17bn for 2024. Earlier this year, the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) was notably ranked among Nigeria’s top revenue-generating agencies, underscoring its financial significance. However, they could not meet their ₦3...
Analysis of data on the admissions conducted for the 2022/2023 academic session in Nigerian universities, polytechnics and other tertiary institutions of learning revealed that 88 institutions conducted admissions outside of the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS.) According to JAMB, admissions...
