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In a major move to address the foundational gaps in Nigeria’s digital economy, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) have agreed to synchronize their efforts.The goal? To bring digital literacy to the over 47 million children currently enrolled in Nigeria’s basic education system.During a strategic meeting at NITDA Headquarters in Abuja, Kashifu Inuwa, NITDA director general, told the UBEC management team, led by Dr. Aisha Garba, executive secretary, that reaching the classroom is the “final frontier” for the country’s 95% digital literacy target by 2030.Moving from Teacher Training to Student ImpactWhile NITDA…

King Charles III has backed the probe of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after arrest on his 66th birthday. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that King Charles III has expressed full support for the ongoing investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was arrested on his 66th birthday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. In a statement issued by Buckingham Palace, the monarch said authorities would be allowed to carry out a “full, fair and proper process” in the appropriate manner.   “They have our full and wholehearted support and cooperation,” King Charles stated. “Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.” The King…

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 February 2026 – At the Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF), a master craftsperson brings a solid wood tabletop to fruition, overseeing finish, joinery and the quiet patience required to get it right. Just steps away, a sleek, minimalist booth hums softly, where beds adjust at the touch of a button, sofas glide into position, mechanisms hidden so precisely they seem to disappear. There is no divide between old and new here. Craftsman at work Instead, MIFF, taking place from 4 to 7 March this year across two major venues at the…

As the second edition of the Niger Delta Games enters Day-3 in Benin, Edo State, the Scouting Committee has said that it has a mission to identify the next generation of star sportsmen and women from the region. Chairman of the committee, Godwin Enakhena and his team has been moving round the games venues from morning sessions till the close of the day, monitoring and liaising with the screening committee to ensure that the right athletes were scouted. “We’re ready to help discover the next Blessing Oborodudu, Victor Ikpeba, Victor Osimhen, Nwankwo Kanu, Efe Ajagba, Enefiok Udo-Obong, Blessing Okagbare, Ese…

Controversial actor, Yul Edochie, has stated that he is not married to his ‘second wife’, Judy Austin. He made this statement in response to a lawsuit filed against him by his ex-wife, May Edochie. May Edochie accused her husband of adultery and filed for divorce. Yul told the court that his connection with Judy Austin was all about skitmaking. He stated that there is no legally recognized union between them. In a report by Premium Times, May’s legal team, led by Emeka Ugwuonye of Due Process Advocates, said in a statement that the ongoing case at the FCT High Court in Abuja,…

The UN Security Council meets this morning to discuss Sudan as the war nears its third year, with fighting intensifying across multiple regions and civilians facing deepening humanitarian catastrophe. Senior UN political and humanitarian officials are expected to brief ministers on a conflict marked by shifting front lines, advanced weaponry and widespread displacement. The meeting comes amid fresh warnings that atrocities in Darfur, including acts bearing the “hallmarks of genocide” in El Fasher, signal a dangerous escalation. Follow the live coverage below, UN News App users click here. Source link

The first time she tried to seduce me,(atoms falling in a vacuum)she asked about blackberries—(every mass exerts some gravity)Did I know their season, where they grow?(galvanometers, gravimeters)I could answer both easily—(tools to measure small attractions)down the dirt road in September.(devices that report, don’t interfere)She eagerly went there with me,(variations in readings occur)We ate more berries than we kept.(electron exchange may explain this)The sweet dark juice painted our lips.(equilibrium then entropy) Source link

President Tinubu is reportedly mounting serious pressure on Alex Otti to join APC and for Peter Obi to step down for him ahead of 2027 Presidential election. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that fresh political intrigue is unfolding ahead of the 2027 general elections, as sources claim President Bola Tinubu is mounting pressure on Abia State Governor Alex Otti to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According to insiders familiar with the discussions, the move is part of broader strategic efforts by the presidency to consolidate political influence in the South-East ahead of 2027. South-East Political Calculations Sources suggest that…

Nigeria’s banking sector emerged as the primary destination for foreign capital in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, attracting $3.14 billion in inflows as global investors intensified participation in capital raising and balance sheet expansion across the industry. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), total capital importation rose to $6.01 billion in Q3 2025, marking the highest quarterly level recorded in six years. The figure represents a 380.16 percent year-on-year increase and a 17.46 percent quarter-on-quarter rebound following the mild contraction recorded in Q2 2025. Of the total inflows, the banking sector accounted for 52.25…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Saturday, arrested 20 suspects for sundry electoral offences in during the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections. The February 2026 FCT area council elections were conducted across the six councils of the FCT on Saturday. The six area councils are Abaji, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kwali, Kuje and the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). Five of the area councils have 10 wards each, while AMAC has 12. The EFCC announced in a statement by its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, on Sunday, thee arrest of suspects for vote buying involving over N17 million, among other…