Abuja: Access to girl-child education remains a persistent challenge in Nigeria, especially in the northern region. Stakeholders attribute this to the patriarchal system, which places greater value on educating boys over girls. According to News Agency of Nigeria, 10.2 million primary school-aged children and 8.1 million secondary school-aged children are out of school in the […]
Day: July 10, 2025
Mixed Feelings as FCT Pupils Resume After 3-Month Strike
Abuja: Some public primary school pupils in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed mixed feelings and uncertainty following the suspension of a three-month-long teachers’ strike. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the pupils said they were concerned about lost academic time and unsure how the […]
NCSCN Seeks Akpabio’s Support for Speedy Passage of Peace Corps Bill
Abuja: The National Civil Society Council (NCSCN) has appealed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to expedite action on the passage of the Peace Corps of Nigeria Bill. The Executive Director, NCSCN, Amb. Blessing Akinlosotu, made the appeal on Thursday in Abuja at commemoration of the 27th anniversary of Peace Corps of Nigeria. According to […]
Chevron and NUJ FCT Equip Over 70 Journalists with AI Skills for Improved Reporting
Abuja: No fewer than 70 journalists in the Federal Capital Territory have received training on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to boost their efficiency, quality reportage, and curb misinformation. The training was organised by Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) in collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council. According to News Agency of […]
Ethiopia Achieves Notable Diplomatic Successes During Just Concluded Fiscal Year
Addis ababa: Ethiopia registered significant diplomatic achievements during the concluded 2017 Ethiopian fiscal year, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In a media briefing held today, Ambassador Nebiat Getachew, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, outlined the key diplomatic achievements recorded during the recently concluded 2017 Ethiopian Fiscal Year. According to Ethiopian News […]