5 m. ago Kwara aviation college graduates 19 pilots, gov hails milestone

The International Aviation College, Ilorin, Kwara State, graduated 19 student pilots on Friday, including 10 enrollees from the Nigerian Army, the highest in the history of the training school. Speaking at the graduation in Ilorin, Kwara State, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, called for sustained perseverance, discipline, and team building among pilots. “It’s been six months of Read More

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2 h. ago NCAA committed to state safety program implementation — Najomo

Tribune Online NCAA committed to state safety program implementation — Najomo The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has expressed its commitment to implementing the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) State Safety Programme (SSP) in Nigeria. NCAA committed to state safety program implementation — Najomo Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Complete cash transfers to vulnerable Nigerians, IMF tells FG

The International Monetary Fund has called on the Federal Government to expedite the completion of its cash transfer programme to support vulnerable households, describing it as a crucial priority in the face of ongoing economic reforms. The Director of the IMF’s Communications Department, Julie Kozack, made the call during a press briefing on Thursday. She Read More

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8 h. ago Delta nursing student faces sanction over TikTok video during Remi Tinubu’s visit

Tribune Online Delta nursing student faces sanction over TikTok video during Remi Tinubu’s visit It has come to the notice of the school authority that you, Student Nurse Osato Edobor on the 25th of March, 2025 during official visit of the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON at Dome Event Center, Asaba for the Renewed Hope Initiative Health Programme and diatribution of 10,000 Professional Kits (Crocs and Scrubs) to Midwives in each Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria South South Zone, was found to be engage in malicious act of recording/singing and posting unofficial response to song during the arrival of the First Lady (found on your Tittok Page). Delta nursing student faces sanction over TikTok video during Remi Tinubu’s visit Tribune Online

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9 h. ago IT institute empowers persons with disabilities with digital skills certification

The Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) has graduated its second cohort of the IT Bridge Academy, a specialised nine-month training programme read more IT institute empowers persons with disabilities with digital skills certification

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11 h. ago Education, Industry Disconnect Causing Unemployment In Nigeria – Lawmaker

The lawmaker representing Akure North and Akure South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Abiodun Adesida has stated that Nigeria’s high unemployment rate is primarily due to a disconnect between education and industry in the country. Adesida who said many graduates leave the university only to face a labor market that is not ready […]

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13 h. ago Ogun women received N536m grants for business support — Commissioner 

The Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, on Thursday said that 33,530 women have received N536,480,000 in revolving grants under Oko’wo-Dapo to support their various business endeavours. Adeleye said that through the ministry’s skill acquisition programmes, no fewer than 5,000 women were equipped through training in fashion designing, catering, decoration, Read More

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16 h. ago Body hosts Ramadan lecture, food support programme in Ibadan

Tribune Online Body hosts Ramadan lecture, food support programme in Ibadan THE Engr. Strikah Foundation recently held its 2025 Ramadan Lecture and Food Support programme at Mapo Hall in Ibadan. The event, hosted by Engr. Sanusi Ridwan Strikah, Chief Executive Officer of Engr. Strikah Foundation, and the Otun Giwa Adeen of Fresh FM, brought together thousands of people from Ibadan North East and Ibadan South East […] Body hosts Ramadan lecture, food support programme in Ibadan Tribune Online

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24 h. ago MTN announces webinar to guide new applicants for media programme

Past fellows of the MTN Media Innovation Program will mentor aspiring applicants in an upcoming webinar, where they will share insights on the fellowship’s impact and guide participants through the application process. MTN Nigeria, in partnership with the School of Media and Communication at Pan-Atlantic University, announced the event in a statement on Thursday. The Read More

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27 h. ago 26th – 31st Combined Convocation: JOSTUM graduates 22,027 students, 200 with first class

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Vice Chancellor, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM), Prof Isaac Itodo, said the university would on Saturday, graduate a total of 22,027 students saying 200 graduated with first class.   Prof Itodo disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing being part of activities for the 26th – 31st combined […] The post 26th – 31st Combined Convocation: JOSTUM graduates 22,027 students, 200 with first class appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Kogi rice farmers celebrate bumper dry season harvest, applaud VCDP

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja   Farmers under the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP-AF) in Kogi State, are celebrating a bumper dry season rice harvest.   The farmers, who cultivated rice on various hectares of farmland, appreciated Kogi VCDP for providing them with essential farm inputs, including improved rice seeds, fertilizers, […] The post Kogi rice farmers celebrate bumper dry season harvest, applaud VCDP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Foundation awards N500,000 to three UNIZIK best graduating students

Tribune Online Foundation awards N500,000 to three UNIZIK best graduating students The founder of Akpoazaa Foundation Nigeria, Dr. Frank Igbojindu, has awarded N500,000 to the three best graduating students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State. The award ceremony took place on the school premises on Wednesday. The beneficiaries are students from the Faculty of Management Sciences and the Department of Accountancy. ALSO READ: Students applying […] Foundation awards N500,000 to three UNIZIK best graduating students Tribune Online

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32 h. ago NSIPA trains staff on electronic documents management system

Tribune Online NSIPA trains staff on electronic documents management system The National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) has organised a one-day sensitisation training session on the Electronic Documents Management System (EDMS). The pilot training targeted selected staff members, with plans to extend the initiative to all agency personnel. ALSO READ: NSIPA confirms release of N24.78bn cash transfer to 991,261 households In her opening remark, NSIPA’s Head […] NSIPA trains staff on electronic documents management system Tribune Online

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35 h. ago UNIZIK to honour Seyi Tinubu as 8,157 graduate at 19th convocation

The Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, says it will graduate no fewer than 8,157 students during its 2023/2024 academic session convocation, scheduled to begin on Wednesday, March 25, with a convocation lecture to be delivered by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. The acting Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Joseph Read More

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36 h. ago Academy trains 25 undergraduates, professionals in Ubuntu methodology for leadership

Tribune Online Academy trains 25 undergraduates, professionals in Ubuntu methodology for leadership SELECTED 25 high potential candidates drawn from the University of Ibadan, Pan African University, Lead City University and professional fields have been trained in Ubuntu methodology for leadership as part of efforts to prepare young ones for future leadership positions, in order to attain greatness. At the week-long training programme, held at the University of […] Academy trains 25 undergraduates, professionals in Ubuntu methodology for leadership Tribune Online

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37 h. ago We’re not in support of conversion of polytechnics to universities —ASUP

Tribune Online We’re not in support of conversion of polytechnics to universities —ASUP     THE Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has again expressed disapproval for the conversion of polytechnics to full-fledged universities in the country. The union instead advocated dual mandate programmes for polytechnics whereby they offer both HND and Bachelor of Tech degree programmes concurrently with them having equal status in the labour market. The […] We’re not in support of conversion of polytechnics to universities —ASUP Tribune Online

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37 h. ago Align education projects with national priorities, FG tasks stakeholders

Tribune Online Align education projects with national priorities, FG tasks stakeholders   THE Federal Government has appealed to stakeholders and all partners to align their projects and programmes with Nigeria’s priorities to address the country’s educational challenges.  Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa, made the call during a meeting with representatives from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), where he commended the agency for its […] Align education projects with national priorities, FG tasks stakeholders Tribune Online

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38 h. ago FG directs NBTE on seamless mobilisation of HND graduates for NYSC

Tribune Online FG directs NBTE on seamless mobilisation of HND graduates for NYSC     THE Federal Government has directed the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to expedite action on the collation of data for eligible Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates from Polytechnics for mobilisation for the mandatory one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa, gave the directive to NBTE, following […] FG directs NBTE on seamless mobilisation of HND graduates for NYSC Tribune Online

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41 h. ago NGO trains Bayelsa private security operatives in human rights, community policing

A non-governmental organisation, Search for Common Ground Nigeria has organised a four-day capacity-building programme to sensitise private security operatives on issues surrounding human rights violations. The programme, which began on Tuesday in Yenagoa is tagged: ‘Capacity Building To Private Security Actors On Voluntary Principles,’ and is aimed at fostering inclusive community security approaches to addressing Read More

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47 h. ago Nasarawa farmers commend FG, IFAD for boosting rice production

Dry season farmers in Nasarawa State have commended the Federal Government of Nigeria and the International Fund for Agricultural Development for supporting them with the needed farming inputs to scale up rice production in the state. The FGN, in collaboration with IFAD, had empowered several farmer organisations with inputs in five out of the 13 Read More

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