Month: September 2026

The National Orientation Agency has rejected claims by the National Association of Nigerian Students that its involvement in the proposed National Learner Identification Number amounts to an overreach of its statutory responsibilities. NANS had criticised the proposed Learner Identification Number, describing it as unnecessary and potentially duplicative of the National Identification Number. The students’ body also questioned NOA’s role in the initiative. However, NOA Director-General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, said the agency […]

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has questioned the persistence of insecurity in Nigeria, saying modern technology should enable the government to locate criminals and respond more effectively to kidnappings and other crimes. Obi spoke in an interview with ARISE News, where he said government surveillance capabilities should be focused on criminals rather than political opponents. He said that if elected, his administration would prioritise tackling criminal […]

An artificial intelligence researcher who resigned from Anthropic has warned that the rapid development of advanced AI could pose a serious threat to humanity. Jacob Coxon, who said he spent three years conducting AI research at OpenAI and Anthropic, announced his resignation on Wednesday, accusing both companies of moving too quickly towards self-improving artificial intelligence without adequate safeguards. Coxon warned that increasingly advanced AI systems could surpass humans in key […]

Campaigns for the 2027 governorship elections have officially commenced, with candidates and political parties unveiling their plans on security, agriculture, education, healthcare, employment and workers’ welfare. In the North-West, seven African Democratic Congress governorship candidates signed a regional compact promising a N110,000 minimum wage, coordinated security measures, agricultural development and improved healthcare and education. The candidates also pledged to establish specialist hospitals across the region and invest in roads, rail, […]

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has launched a manhunt for suspects involved in the mob killing of an unidentified man in Ikpe Ikot Akpan Village, along the Ikot Ekpene–Uyo Road. The incident occurred at about 7:05 a.m. on Wednesday after the man was allegedly accused of attempting to steal a motorcycle belonging to one Idoroenyin Udo. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, the motorcycle owner […]

The United Kingdom has awarded Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships to 68 Nigerians to pursue master’s and PhD programmes in the country. The beneficiaries were honoured at pre-departure ceremonies held in Abuja and Lagos on Wednesday. Twelve Nigerians received Chevening scholarships, while 56 were awarded Commonwealth scholarships. Speaking at the Abuja ceremony, Chargée d’Affaires at the British High Commission, Vicky Seymour, congratulated the scholars and described the awards as an investment […]

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has pledged the state government’s support towards completing the National Integrated Power Project along the Ikot Ekpene–Ikot Abasi axis. Eno made the commitment on Tuesday when he received a delegation from the Niger Delta Power Holding Company of Nigeria, led by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Adighije, at the Government House in Uyo. The governor said the completion of the 330kV […]

The Federal Government has released funds for the payment of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) to academic staff in federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education for January to August 2026. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Wednesday, saying the payment was in line with the 2025 agreement between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities. Alausa said all affected institutions had […]