The Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has ordered the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Kaduna, to issue the certificate of one of its graduates, Maria Peter Nkonduok, within 19 days and pay her ₦10 million in damages for the prolonged delay in issuing the certificate. The judgment, delivered on Thursday, July 16, 2026, followed a legal action instituted by the law firm of Nwoko & Co after the institute allegedly failed to issue the graduate’s certificate despite providing her with a Statement of Result and a Letter of Attestation. According to the legal team, repeated requests to…
Author: Ini Sam
Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has confirmed that social media personalities and good governance activists, Peter Akah, popularly known as Peter for Nigeria, and Miss Precious Oruche, also known as Mama Pee, honoured an invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of naira abuse and have since been released. In a press statement issued on Thursday, Effiong said the duo were initially invited by the anti-graft agency through separate letters dated June 24, 2026, to appear on July 6, 2026, to clarify allegations bordering on the abuse of the naira. According to the lawyer, the scheduled…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has issued a stern warning to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), as well as contractors handling government projects, over the slow pace of work at the Judiciary Quarters project in Uyo, declaring that delays and poor supervision will no longer be tolerated. Governor Eno gave the warning during an unannounced inspection of the ongoing Judiciary Quarters project on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, where he expressed disappointment after discovering that the construction site was virtually deserted despite government having released funds for the execution of the project. The Judiciary Quarters project is a 50-unit…
The Nigerian naira posted mixed results against the United States dollar on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, across the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market as investors continued to monitor foreign exchange liquidity and demand. At the official market, the naira traded at an indicative rate of ₦1,382/$, according to figures released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This represents a slight depreciation from the previous session, when the local currency closed at about ₦1,380.50/$. Meanwhile, the naira recorded gains in the parallel market, commonly referred to as the black market, where the dollar exchanged for…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the names of successful applicants for its Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 46/2025 recruitment exercise. The announcement was made in a public statement shared on the Air Force’s official Facebook page on Wednesday and signed by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame. According to the statement, candidates who successfully passed the selection interview have been directed to report to the Nigerian Air Force Military Training Centre (MTC), NAF Base, Kaduna, on Sunday, July 19, 2026, to begin their military training. NAF said the complete list of successful candidates…
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has praised the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) Zero-Rated Access for Educational Platforms and Content initiative, describing it as a timely step toward improving digital learning and bridging Nigeria’s digital literacy gap. Speaking at a one-day public consultation organised by the NCC in Abuja on Tuesday, UNESCO Digital Transformation Specialist, Dr. Yinka Oyerinde, said the initiative complements the numerous digital literacy programmes already implemented by the Federal Government and other stakeholders. According to Oyerinde, the country has made significant investments in digital literacy through programmes led by the National Information Technology Development…
The United States on Tuesday expanded its sanctions targeting Iran’s oil sector, taking further aim at the network of petroleum shipping magnate Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the Treasury Department said. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the department had also frozen $130 million held in digital wallets linked to Iran’s central bank, hitting a sector that has seen increased activity since the start of the war. The move came after US forces carried out a fourth straight day of strikes against Iran and reimposed a naval blockade, with Iran in turn hitting ships in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the International…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that employers who fail to provide accommodation and transportation for corps members posted to their organisations will be blacklisted from participating in the scheme. The Director-General of the NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, made the disclosure during an interactive session with corps members on a working visit to Kogi State, according to a statement shared on the scheme’s official social media platforms on Tuesday. Nafiu said employers have a responsibility to ensure the welfare of corps members, warning that organisations that neglect to provide accommodation and transport would no longer be allowed to…
The Niger State Government has directed all private schools to stop organising graduation ceremonies, replacing them with Speech and Prize-Giving Ceremonies to celebrate students’ achievements. The directive, issued through the Niger State Private Schools Board, is part of efforts to regulate end-of-session activities and curb the growing trend of extravagant graduation celebrations in private schools. In a statement released by the Ministry of Information and Orientation’s Directorate of Information Services, the government explained that schools should use Speech and Prize-Giving Ceremonies to recognise students for academic excellence, good character, leadership and other notable accomplishments. Authorities said lavish graduation events have…
By Iniubong Sam For over three decades, Lolad Schools has remained a beacon of academic excellence, character development, and innovation, earning the trust of parents committed to giving their children the very best education. Located in Magodo GRA Phase II, Lagos, the school provides Crèche, Nursery, Primary, and Secondary education through a blend of the Nigerian and British curricula. This unique approach equips students with the knowledge, confidence, and global perspective needed to excel in national and international examinations. Beyond impressive academic achievements, Lolad Schools is dedicated to raising confident leaders, critical thinkers, and responsible citizens. Through modern learning facilities,…