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By Our Correspondent The era of fake certificates and questionable academic qualifications could be coming under increasing pressure as the Federal Government moves to deepen digital links between the nation’s education records and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The Federal Ministry of Education and NYSC are working towards an Application Programming Interface (API) that…

From infections and deformity to tissue death: What medical experts say about the risks of penile enlargement procedures The desire for a larger penis has pushed some men to undergo surgical procedures, injections and other forms of penile enhancement. However, medical experts warn that some enlargement methods can carry serious health risks, particularly when performed…

By Staff Reporter The Federal Government has opened applications for a six-month professional teacher training programme designed to help Nigerians who are already teaching but do not have formal professional teaching qualifications become certified and eligible for registration with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN). The programme, known as the Accelerated Teacher Professionalisation Pathway…

The Federal Government has introduced a new Learner Identification Number (LIN) as part of efforts to build a more reliable and digitally connected education system in Nigeria. The initiative is expected to give learners a unique educational identity that can help government and schools keep better records of students from the point they enter the…

Nigeria’s external reserves have risen to $54.08 billion, their highest level since December 2008, marking a major improvement in the country’s foreign-exchange position. The latest figure, recorded on September 3, 2026, represents an increase of about $8.52 billion, or 18.7 per cent, from the $45.56 billion recorded at the beginning of the year. The development…

Report based on the Auditor-General for the Federation’s 2024 Annual Report on Non-Compliance and Internal Control Weaknesses Nigerians who have been waiting for government cash support may be shocked by the latest findings from the Auditor-General for the Federation, Shaakaa Chira. In his 2024 report submitted to the National Assembly on 17 July 2026, the…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has opened applications for its 2026 Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) recruitment, giving qualified young Nigerians an opportunity to enlist as Airmen and Airwomen. According to the official NAF recruitment portal, the 2026 recruitment exercise is open from September 3 to October 14, 2026. Applicants are advised to complete their…

Nigerians may soon have an opportunity to become part-owners of one of Africa’s biggest oil refineries as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approves the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals. The shares have been priced at ₦525 each, opening the door for Nigerians who want to invest in the refinery…

…FG’s new specialised programmes open fresh pathways in public health, environmental safety and disease control The Federal Government’s introduction of 14 new Higher National Diploma (HND) specialty programmes is expected to create fresh academic and career opportunities for Nigerian students seeking specialised training in environmental health, public health and epidemiology. The new curricula were developed…

Naira appreciation boosts investor returns, while improved FX liquidity and economic reforms strengthen confidence in Nigeria’s currency The Nigerian naira is showing signs of a significant recovery against the United States dollar, with Bloomberg data highlighting the currency’s improved performance and its growing contribution to Nigeria’s attractiveness to foreign investors. According to reporting based on…