The culinary world has been abuzz with the recent extraordinary feat accomplished by a Nigerian gourmet chef, Hilda Bassey Effiong, better known as Hilda Baci. She has made history by breaking the world record for the longest hours of cooking, an achievement that has not only landed her a place …
The Federal Government of Nigeria has urged Nigerian students currently in Sudan to stay calm and remain indoors as it makes efforts to safely evacuate them from the conflict-ridden country. A recent statement from the Nigerian Embassy in Khartoum has advised students to disregard an earlier notice circulated by the …
The Lagos State Ministry of Education has announced an extension for the registration deadline of the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Orunsolu Adebayo, Director of Lagos State Examinations Board, issued a statement outlining the new deadline and its impact on Public Junior Secondary Schools, approved Private Junior Secondary Schools, …
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has made a groundbreaking decision to provide automatic employment for first class graduates of Edo origin from all Nigerian universities into the state’s civil and public service. This initiative is aimed at equipping the Edo State Civil and Public Service with top-tier talent in …
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced the renaming of The Technical University, Ibadan, to Sen. Abiola Ajimobi First Technical University, Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the announcement was made during the institution’s second convocation ceremony held on Friday.Celebrating Progress and Recognizing PredecessorGovernor Makinde, the …
The Lagos State government has decided to allow Chrisland High School, Opebi branch, to reopen for physical learning in response to an appeal from parents. This decision comes ahead of the school’s forthcoming examinations.As previously reported by MySchoolGist, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had ordered the closure of the school …
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has recently announced a significant change in the retirement age for teachers, raising it to 65 years or 40 years of service, whichever comes first. This move comes as part of the governor’s ongoing commitment to repositioning the education sector in the state and ensuring …
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed Deposit Money Banks to comply with the Supreme Court ruling of March 3, 2023. As a result, the old N200, N500 and N1000 banknotes will remain legal tender alongside the redesigned banknotes until December 31, 2023. This decision was made in compliance …
Several universities have pushed back their resumption dates for academic activities due to the postponement of the governorship and state assembly elections to March 18.The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had originally scheduled the elections for March 11, but later announced a one-week delay to reconfigure the Bimodal Voter Accreditation …
The governorship and state house of assembly elections originally scheduled for March 11, 2023, have been postponed by one week to March 18, 2023, as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced.INEC stated that the reason for the postponement was to commence the reconfiguration of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System …
The Lagos State Examinations Board has introduced an online payment model for Registration and Screening Test into the State Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools. In a statement signed by the Director of the Board, Mr. Orunsolu Adebayo, the public, especially parents/guardians, headteachers and school owners were informed that …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has entered the final stage of the collation and announcement of the results of the presidential election in Nigeria. The election was held across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Saturday, with a total of 18 presidential …
Bola Tinubu, former Lagos state governor and candidate of Nigeria’s ruling party, the APC, has been declared the winner of the presidential election held on February 25th, 2023. The electoral commission, INEC, made the announcement in Abuja at exactly 4.10am on Sunday, February 26th, 2023.Tinubu’s victory makes him Nigeria’s fifth …
As the much-anticipated 2023 general election draws near in Nigeria, security agencies have assured voters of adequate protection during the voting exercise. However, individuals should take personal measures to safeguard themselves during this critical period.Here are some safety tips for voters heading to polling units on Saturday: Confirm your polling …
In Nigeria, elections are critical to ensuring democracy as they allow citizens to exercise their right to vote and select their preferred leaders. If you plan to participate in the upcoming election scheduled for Saturday, February 25th, it is vital to know the necessary items to bring to your designated …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged Nigerians to verify their designated polling units in preparation for the upcoming general election.The Presidential and National Assembly elections are scheduled for Saturday, 25th February 2023, while the Governorship and State Assembly elections will take place two weeks later on Saturday, 11th …
This is to inform all junior secondary school principals and the general public in Bauchi State that the results of the 2022 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) have been released.The BECE results for 2022 are now accessible on the Ministry of Education’s BECE results checker. They are available online in …
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) stated that it expects the Federal Government to pay salary arrears for the four months of their strike.Mr Peters Adeyemi, General Secretary of NASU, stated this during a news conference on Wednesday at the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting …
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in Nigeria has shut down 62 illicit degree-awarding institutions.A fake National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp was also shut down.Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, the Chairman, made the disclosure on Tuesday at a Youth Dialogue on Corruption in Tertiary Institutions in …
The Federal Government has allocated N470 billion in the 2023 budget for university revitalization and salary increases for lecturers.The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, stated at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday that the sum was specifically allocated to education for upward adjustment of salaries for university lecturers and university …