The Federal Government of Nigeria has revealed plans to scrap the common entrance exam for pupils moving into junior secondary school. Instead, it will introduce a continuous assessment system. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, says the new system will track pupils from primary one to primary six. As a result, schools will no longer rely on a single exam.…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned reported sexual assaults at a festival in Ozoro, Delta State. The association described the incident as a serious violation of human rights and a national disgrace. In a statement, NBA President Afam Osigwe said the acts amount to gender-based violence. He stated that no cultural practice can justify the humiliation or abuse of…
The United States military has deployed MQ-9 drones in Nigeria to support counterterrorism operations. About 200 U.S. personnel are also operating in the country to provide training and intelligence assistance. The support is aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s military operations against insurgent groups in the northern region. Nigeria continues to battle threats from Boko Haram and other militant organisations. Read Also: NAPTIP…
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Attention in Nigerian sports remains on women’s football after the Confederation of African Football confirmed that the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has been postponed until July. The…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has warned content creators against recording videos or taking pictures of unsuspecting members of the public and posting them online without consent. The Commission…
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