The National University Commission has said it will be implementing a new curriculum in the country’s Universities starting in September. The University Commission said the Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS), would reposition Nigerian universities to be among the best in Africa. The acting Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Chris Maiyaki, made this known during the Stakeholders’ Colloquium on CCMAS in Abuja on Wednesday “The reviewed curriculum is endowed with unique features tailored to meet the evolving demands of the rapidly changing world. It emphasises interdisciplinary learning, soft and critical skills development, entrepreneurship, and value creation,” he said. Meanwhile,…
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This week, James Heappey MP, the UK’s Minister for the Armed Forces, embarked on a visit to Nigeria aimed at bolstering defence collaboration and fostering strategic ties between the two nations. His agenda also encompassed discussions concerning the prevailing situation in Niger. During his visit, Minister Heappey engaged with prominent defence leaders and military dignitaries in Nigeria. On Wednesday, he held meetings with key figures within the Nigerian Ministry of Defence, including the Chief of Defence Staff and the Chief of Army Staff. Minister Heappey had a productive session with the President of the Economic Community of West African States…
In a bid to mitigate the proliferation of unfavourable content on the popular video-sharing platform, President William Ruto has revealed plans to hold a meeting with TikTok’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Shou Zi Chew. The meeting is scheduled to take place tomorrow, on Thursday, August 24th. The announcement was made by President Ruto on Wednesday during the Kenya Music Festival Winner’s State Concert held in Nakuru. GOVIMA reported that the Kenyan government wants to ban TikTok because of cultural reasons The issue of TikTok’s content management has attracted significant attention, including within the National Assembly. One of the Assembly members,…
Deputy Administrator, Isobel Coleman, engaged in discussions with the leadership of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), on August 21. The session involved Executive Director Dr. Lawrence Haddad, Director of Policy and External Relations Steve Godfrey, Manager of U.S. Resource Mobilisation Newal Sherif, and Director of Research Mdu Mbuya. The meeting between Deputy Administrator Coleman and GAIN leaders encompassed several vital topics. Conversations revolved around nutrition financing, the implications of climate change on nutritional aspects, and the pivotal role of private sector investments. A significant focus was on the collaborative partnership between USAID and GAIN, specifically concerning the Nutritious…
As Zimbabweans prepare for the upcoming polls scheduled for August 23, the United States has issued a call for all involved parties to uphold the principles of free, fair, and peaceful elections. The U.S. emphasises that the citizens of Zimbabwe deserve the opportunity to exercise their right to choose their country’s future without intimidation or repression, consistent with the nation’s constitution. It asserts that respecting citizens’ voting rights and facilitating democratic processes is integral to achieving lasting peace and prosperity. Expressing apprehension regarding recent developments leading up to the elections, which include instances of political violence and measures that restrict…
The Lagos State government has directed all commissioners and other political appointees to refrain from engaging personal assistants who are not part of the civil service. According to a circular issued by the Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, the new directive mandates that all political appointees are restricted from hiring personal assistants from sources beyond the civil service. According to the HoS, “It is hereby notified for general information that appointments of Personal Assistants from outside the state public service by the Honourable Commissioners and Special Advisers (Cabinet & Non Cabinet Rank) in the discharge of their day to day…
A heartbreaking incident unfolded, resulting in the untimely passing of a young Brazilian student. Fernanda Pacheco Ferraz, a 13-year-old student at Rio de Janeiro’s Professor Carlos Côrtes State College, tragically lost her life during her journey home. The incident occurred within the Catarcione neighbourhood of Nova Friburgo, Rio. The sequence of events leading to Ferraz’s demise occurred while she was on a bus ride back home. Seated at the rear of the bus, the young student extended her head out of the window to bid farewell to friends standing on the sidewalk. What began as a spontaneous and friendly gesture…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control, NAFDAC, has issued a strong warning about consuming unbranded Cereals on the Open market. This came in a statement from the Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye at the Agency’s Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Directorate Stakeholder’s Engagement with Food Sector Operators in Lagos She insisted that “When a product is not certified by NAFDAC, it is not advisable that anybody consume it. The unbranded products in the market do not have a NAFDAC registration/marketing authorization number.” She also cautioned against food manufacturing, saying that it would no longer accept poorly destroyed…
Google has announced that African startups are now eligible to participate in its 10-week accelerator programme without giving up equity. In a statement released on Tuesday, the tech giant unveiled the ‘Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First’ programme, inviting applications from interested parties. This initiative is designed to aid African startups in utilising artificial intelligence to address local issues. “Applications for the 10-week equity-free accelerator are now open, inviting startups up to series A stage based in Africa or building Africa-centric solutions with AI and machine learning,” the statement reads. “Participants will benefit from access to Google’s AI expertise, and…
Aliyu Abubakar Aziz is the director-general and chief executive officer (CEO), of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). He was appointed by ex- president Mohammadu Buhari in November 2015 and he got an extension till 2019. Until Tuesday, when President Tinubu ordered him to take pre-retirement leave through a statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president on media and publicity. He also said that Tinubu also approved the appointment of Bisoye Coker-Odusote to serve as the acting director-general and CEO of (NIMC). Ngelale said the appointment, which is also for a period of 90 days, would take…
Abdulsalami Abubakar, who has been leading the peace- talk between ECOWAS and Niger Republic, has shared his perspective on how to restore normalcy in the country. He was speaking with Newsmen in Abuja after his meeting with the president, who said all diplomatic visits to the state have been fruitful and that channels for diplomacy have been opened. While giving further details of his discussions with the President, the elder statesman said, “As you are aware, the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government have made me an envoy to the Niger Republic, and we were there over the weekend to…
The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), has given the Federal Government a 21-day ultimatum to address its requests or confront potential labour discord. This announcement was conveyed through a communique released on Tuesday, following an extraordinary National Executive Council meeting conducted virtually by MDCAN. The communique was signed by its President, Dr. Victor Makanjuola, and Secretary-General, Dr. Yemi Raji. The NEC said it was dismayed by the non-implementation of the jointly agreed upward review of CONMESS and the introduction of Accoutrement allowance with the Nigerian Medical Association, as the released circular only captured the percentage increase on…