66 m. ago Coach Eric Chelle Releases Super Eagles Squad List For AFCON 2025

Eric Chelle, Super Eagles head coach, has named the final squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The 28-player squad is a mixture of familiar stars and new names as the Eagles prepare for the competition starting on December 21. Several players included in the initial 54-player provisional squad were culled from the list. The biggest surprise in the […] The post Coach Eric Chelle Releases Super Eagles Squad List For AFCON 2025 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago FG commends NSC’s digital initiative in marine, blue economy sector

"It is the single most powerful equaliser available to developing nations, enabling them to leapfrog...

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9 h. ago DAWN, stakeholders worry over dwindling standard of primary education in Southwest

The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) and other education stakeholders have voiced concern over the declining state of primary education in the Southwest. At a symposium held in Ibadan with the theme Retrospections and Projections of Universal Basic Education in South West, speakers reflected on the Universal Primary Education (UPE) policy introduced 70 years […]

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10 h. ago Insecurity: Plateau gov meets defence minister, seeks collaboration

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang meets with the Minister of Defence to discuss new strategies and collaboration for tackling Plateau insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-plateau-gov-meets-defence-minister-seeks-collaboration/

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12 h. ago Dangote unveils N1trn education scholarship funds, targets 1.3 million learners

The Group President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on Thursday, in Lagos, launched education scholarship funds of N1 trillion..

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12 h. ago Help tackle insecurity in Edo, Okpebholo urges new brigade commander

Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo urges the new 4 Brigade Commander to help tackle Edo insecurity, pledging full government cooperation and support. Read More: https://punchng.com/help-tackle-insecurity-in-edo-okpebholo-urges-new-brigade-commander/

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15 h. ago Eat’n’Go Nigeria launches Environmental Sustainability initiative with Akada, Recycles Over 1000kg of Waste

Eat’n’Go Nigeria launches a new sustainability initiative with Akada, successfully recycling over 1000kg of waste from its outlets in the first month. Read More: https://punchng.com/eatngo-nigeria-launches-environmental-sustainability-initiative-with-akada-recycles-over-1000kg-of-waste/

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16 h. ago VP Shettima Seeks Private Sector Push As Dangote Launches ₦100bn Scholarship Fund

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has flagged off the Aliko Dangote Foundation Education Scholarship Initiative, calling for stakeholders to recommit to building a future where every Nigerian child can become the best version of themselves. This is in line with the unveiling of a ₦100 billion annual education support programme by the President of […]

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16 h. ago Kwara SUBEB Team Wins Gold For Nigeria In International Debate

The Team Kwara State Universal Education Board (SUBEB ) that represented Nigeria at the prestigious 2025 Asia Parlimentary International Debate competition (junior secondary school category) emerged the champion at the event held at HELP University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In the grand finale of the competition, Team Nigeria triumphed over Team Cambodia, emerging as overall winner. […]

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16 h. ago Nwifuru Calls For Strengthening Resilience Against Future Epidemics, Pandemics

The Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru, has called for the strengthening of resilience against future epidemics and pandemics in the country even as he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving health outcomes and boosting economic development in the State. Governor Nwifuru made the call during the launch of One-Health Initiative in the State and the […]

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17 h. ago Riyadh 2025: IAWPA Hails NEDC For Participation At UNIDO Summit

The International Association of World Peace Ambassadors (IAWPA) has commended the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) for its participation at the just-concluded UNIDO Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Amb. Nwokoma Messiah, Director Media and Publicity of IAWPA, stated that the participation of NEDC in the summit was a significant step towards raising cooperation and partnerships that […]

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17 h. ago Kano govt to recruit 4,000 new teachers to boost foundational learning

The Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has announced plans to recruit an additional 4,000 teachers as part of efforts to strengthen foundational literacy and numeracy across public primary schools in the state.

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18 h. ago Education Reforms To Deliver Measurable Progress Across All States – Minister

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has said the new education reforms introduced by the Federal Government will deliver measurable progress across all states, as the sector shifts from policy drafting to full-scale implementation. Dr Alausa stated this in Abuja  at the unveiling of the new national education policies. He said the government is […]

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19 h. ago Alumni Blames Council For Bypassing Mandatory PhD Rule In VC Selection

Concerned Alumni Stakeholders, University of Abuja Worldwide, has condemned what it describes as a clear breach of advertised requirements in the recent appointment of a new substantive Vice-Chancellor for the institution. The group, in a press statement expressed deep concern that the Governing Council may have overlooked mandatory criteria, thereby plunging the university into one […]

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19 h. ago SON launches initiative to elevate rice production standards in Niger

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Niger Foods, and AGRA have jointly launched a comprehensive training programme aimed at enhancing food safety and boosting rice productivity among farmers in Niger State.

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21 h. ago Bauchi: Gov Bala’s wife reaffirms commitment to education, empowerment of PWDs

She urged them to remain self-reliant and believe in their capacity to contribute meaningfully to society...

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24 h. ago HelloPumpkins gets N2m Global Changemakers grant to scale STEAM learning

HelloPumpkins, a non-governmental organisation focused on expanding access to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) education, has received a read more HelloPumpkins gets N2m Global Changemakers grant to scale STEAM learning

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26 h. ago Tinubu presents Dantsoho with award in maritime infrastructure modernization

THE Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has been decorated with the Award of “Excellence in Maritime Infrastructure Modernisation & Global Competitiveness” at the flagship Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS) held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The NAEPS Award, which is a presidential initiative coordinated by the Office […]

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27 h. ago TETFund set to develop security master plan for tertiary institutions

Worried by the rising insecurity in the country, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to develop a comprehensive security master plan for tertiary institutions nationwide. Chairman of the Board of Trustees, TETFund, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, made this known during his remarks at the opening ceremony of a two-day workshop on […]

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27 h. ago $1.9 billion in new commitments toward polio eradication announced

THE Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity, countries, philanthropic foundations, and development partners has announced US$1.9 billion, including approximately US$1.2 billion in newly pledged funds that reduce the remaining resource gap for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s (GPEI) 2022-2029 Strategy to $440 million. This funding to strengthen global health systems, expand immunisation, and accelerate progress […]

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