Araqchi Charges Iran’s New Ambassador to Nigeria, Raja, to Prioritise Strengthening Robust Iran-Nigeria Relations
• New Cultural Attache, Jafari, Assumes Duty By Waziri Isa Adam The foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mr Abbas Araqchi, has charged the newly appointed Iranian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Gholamreza Mahdavi Raja, to prioritise the strengthening of Iran-Nigeria relations. Mr Araqchi who gave the directive duringContinue Reading
President Tinubu Commissions FUTA Teaching Hospital, Vows to Transform Health Sector
By Muhammad Baqir President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to give support to the efforts of the federal government towards its commitment to providing a desirable healthcare system in the country. Tinubu emphasised that to achieve the feat, his administration is expanding the footprints of the Nigerian health sector inContinue Reading
NUC Expands University Curriculum with New Degrees in 13 Programmes Including AI, Nuclear Engineering
By Mahdi Waziri Isa The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 13 new academic programmes for Nigerian universities with a view to modernizing the university curriculum and aligning higher education with global demands. The approval was communicated through a circular signed by the Executive Secretary, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, andContinue Reading
FUDMA: ABU Don, Prof MK Othman, Beats 16 Professors to Emerge 4th Substantive Vice-chancellor
By Mahdi Waziri Isa The Governing Council of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) has appointed Professor Mohammed Khalid Othman as the university’s new substantive Vice-Chancellor. The announcement was made by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council, His Excellency Ali Abubakar Jatau, following the 36th Special Meeting of the CouncilContinue Reading
ABU Denies Allegation of Secret Nuclear Project Circulating Online
By Abdussamad Yahya Sufi Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has denied allegations in a viral AI-generated video claiming the institution is secretly developing nuclear weapons in Nigeria. In a statement published on Friday, October 24, 2025, through its Special Bulletin, the university described the claim as false and misleading. It saidContinue Reading
Prime University Abuja Signs MoU With Education Monitor On Online Print Journalism Training
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja In its quest to equip its Mass Communication Students with practical training and prepare them for the highly competitive information technology (IT) driven world, Prime University Abuja has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Education Monitor Newspaper. Sealing the deal with Education Monitor on ThursdayContinue Reading
Kaduna NUT Denies Rumors of Minimum Wage Approval, Suspension of Strike, Calls Viral Message ‘False and Misleading’
By Mahdi Waziri Isa The Kaduna State Wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has issued a strong denial against a viral social media message claiming that Governor Uba Sani has approved the full implementation of the new minimum wage for teachers. In a press release dated October 24,Continue Reading
The Shy Killer: Ending The Silence That Kills Confidence And Education For Girls, By Fatima Adam
Aisha, a 15 year old student from a community school in Nigeria, once missed three days of school after being mocked for staining her uniform during her period. “I didn’t have pads, and I didn’t want to be laughed at again,” she said. Her story reflects a broader reality asContinue Reading