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The Federal Government, through the National Mathematical Centre, on Monday said mathematics remains central to Nigeria’s quest for national development. The acting Chief Executive Officer of the NMC, Benjamin Oyelami, made this known in a statement to celebrate the International Day of Mathematics. Oyelami urged the government and stakeholders to strengthen the role of mathematics in national planning, science, and technological development. The statement was signed by the Controller, Information and Public Relations of the NMC, Onyekachi Njoku. The day, observed annually on March 14 and proclaimed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, celebrates the importance of…

The America’s Talent Strategy: Building the Workforce for the Golden Age report, published last year by the U.S. Departments of Commerce, Education, and Labor, identified a significant engineering and skills gap. The 27-page report concluded that the shortage of talent in essential areas—including advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity—poses significant risks to U.S. economic and technological leadership.To help attract talent in those fields, the Labor Department last month introduced incentives for apprenticeships, including a US $145 million “pay for performance” grant program. The funding aims to develop registered apprenticeships in high-demand fields including artificial intelligence and information technology.Reacting…

FairMoney has strengthened corporate governance with the appointment of Gbenga Shobo and Debo Aderoju to the board. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that FairMoney Microfinance Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading technology-driven financial institutions, today announced the appointment of seasoned banking professionals, Gbenga Shobo as Chairman of the Board, and Debo Aderoju as Executive Director and Chief Risk Officer. The appointments are part of the Bank’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its corporate governance structure and executive leadership capacity respectively, as it expands its footprint in Nigeria’s fast-growing digital financial services sector. These strategic appointments mark a significant milestone in FairMoney’s institutional evolution, underscoring…

By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh In an increasingly struggle for Russia’s influence in Africa, including political, economic and humanitarian spheres, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov started 2026 with a pack of invitations for African foreign ministers, strategically as part of preliminary preparations for the next Russia-Africa summit. Armed with Russia’s policy intentions in Africa (Strategic Action Plan 2023-2026), Lavrov interacted with the same group of foreign ministers in December 2025, in Cairo, the capital of Egypt. In pursuit of strengthening ‘political dialogue’ which features prominently, Lavrov’s high-ranking guests since the beginning of this year included the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Burkina…

A former Governor of Bayelsa State and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Henry Seriake Dickson, on Monday said many Nigerians are increasingly frustrated with the current state of affairs in the country and are eager for political change ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dickson stated this in Abuja during the unveiling of the digital membership registration portal of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, describing the platform as a major step toward expanding participation and strengthening the party’s organisational structure nationwide. The national leader of the party led the unveiling ceremony alongside NDC National Chairman, Senator Cleopas Moses; the National Secretary, Ikenna…

An unspecified number of persons are feared dead, while many others sustained injuries following bomb explosions around Monday Market in Maiduguri, Borno State and near a security post at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. Our correspondent gathered that the bombs detonated simultaneously at about 7:02 p.m. on Monday. Confirming the incident to our correspondent, the Head of Operations of the Federal Fire Service in Borno State, Mohammed Kafaran, said the agency had deployed its team to the scene. He said, “Yes, there was a bomb explosion at the Monday Market area around Elkanemi. We have deployed our team there…

Ugo Ferdinand Ukwueze, the chairman of the Igbo-Eze South Local Government Council, Enugu State, on 14 March, took part in the 10,000 Youths Road Show, organised to calvanise political support for the Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah’s re-election bid. Mr Mbah will win a second term as governor under the All Progressives Congress banner, given his performance in office and the great following he enjoys across Enugu State. Participants at the road show took off from 10 a.m. at Okpara Square, Enugu, and walked through the city’s major roads. Most of them wore a t-shirt with Governor Mbah’s photo…

An unspecified number of persons are feared dead, while many others sustained injuries following bomb explosions around Monday Market in Maiduguri, Borno State and near a security post at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. Our correspondent gathered that the bombs detonated simultaneously at about 7:02 p.m. on Monday. Confirming the incident to our correspondent, the Head of Operations of the Federal Fire Service in Borno State, Mohammed Kafaran, said the agency had deployed its team to the scene. He said, “Yes, there was a bomb explosion at the Monday Market area around Elkanemi. We have deployed our team there…

News » Premier League news » Manchester United newsMarch 16, 2026 20:47 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Maguire set for contract talks at Man Utd Manchester United are set to hold contract discussions with defender Harry Maguire whose contract expires at the end of the campaign. The England international started the season as a regular on the bench and also struggled with injuries. He has become an influential starter under interim boss Michael Carrick this year and talks are now underway to keep him beyond the ongoing league season.Maguire is currently on a weekly package of £195,000 and United are prepared to renew his stay,…

Filmmaker and media executive Mo Abudu has announced more cast for the upcoming film adaptation of The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives. The project, based on Lola Shoneyin’s acclaimed novel, is set to premiere as a Christmas global theatrical release in December 2026. Abudu shared the announcement on her Instagram page on Monday, describing it as a continuation of the creative journey that has brought together a powerful ensemble of actors to bring the story to life. The film will unite four major African film and media companies, EbonyLife Group, Genesis Group, Nile Media Entertainment Group, and Silverbird Group,…