NECO Phases Out Paper Exams, Launches Full Computer-Based Testing From November 2025
NECO to migrate all SSCE External exams to computer-based system starting November/December 2025. CBT centres must meet strict hall, system, personnel, and security requirements; make-shift centres prohibited. Minimum 150 functional…
Nigerian Leadership Coach Peter Adeleke to Attempt 48-Hour Guinness World Record in Canada
Nigerian-born leadership coach and author Peter Adeleke is set to attempt a Guinness World Record by conducting a 48-hour leadership lesson in Calgary, Canada. The marathon session, scheduled from August…
411 Nigerians Die Scooping Fuel From Tankers in 2024, FRSC Spills
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Benue Sector Command, has reported that 411 Nigerians lost their lives while scooping fuel from fallen tankers in 2024. Sector Commander Mr. Steve Ayodele…
CHAN: Madagascar Reach First Final After Extra-Time Winner
Madagascar into first CHAN final after Rakotondraibe’s winner. The Barea battled with ten men. Coach Romuald Rakotondrabe said, “Our strength lies in unity.” Madagascar into their first CHAN final after…
Varsity Lecturers Protest Nationwide, Warn Of Looming Strike
ASUU members stage protests across campuses, halting lectures and exams Union demands unpaid salaries, revitalisation funds, and implementation of 2009 agreement Leaders warn of indefinite strike if FG fails to…
ITTF Rankings: Aruna Stays Africa’s No.1 as Nigerians Fall
ITTF rankings keep Quadri Aruna as Africa’s No.1 despite slipping to 26th. Other Nigerians dropped further in the standings. China maintained dominance at the top. ITTF rankings show Quadri Aruna…
Passengers Recount Panic As NSIB Probes Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment
Six injured after Abuja-Kaduna train derailed near Kubwa-Asham corridor Survivors describe panic, many initially fearing a terrorist ambush A Kaduna-bound passenger train derailed on Tuesday morning, leaving six people injured…
CBN Sets October 31 Deadline for Payment Companies to Adopt ISO 20022, Geo-Tag Terminals
CBN mandates full migration to ISO 20022 messaging standard by October 31, 2025. All payment terminals must be geo-tagged and meet Android OS 10 minimum requirement. Compliance validation exercises to…
Kano Police Arrest Two Suspected Car Thieves, Recover Three Stolen Vehicles
The Kano State Police Command has apprehended two suspected car thieves and recovered three stolen vehicles in separate operations across the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued on…
Troops Rescue Six Kidnapped Children In Katsina After Gun Battle With Gunmen
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, working alongside police operatives and community watch groups, have successfully rescued six abducted children in Gidan Maga village, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.…
