Author: Vardiafrica

The National Youth Service Corps has warned prospective corps members that they will not be mobilised for national service without obtaining clearance from the National Electronic Registration Database (NERD). The warning comes as the scheme continues preparations for the mobilisation of a fresh batch of prospective corps members, while also intensifying efforts to ensure their safety during orientation camp journeys. In a public notice shared on its official X account on Monday, the NYSC declared that NERD clearance is now compulsory for all prospective corps members. The scheme urged prospective corps members to complete the process early to avoid delays…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says one of the biggest mistakes made by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara was trying to build his own political structure too early after assuming office. Speaking during a media chat in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Wike said Fubara began distancing himself from the political structure that brought him to power within his first 100 days in office, adding that the governor also made the mistake of believing he could succeed without the support of those who backed him. Wike said he had expected Fubara to build on the foundation his…

The Nigerian Army has deployed troops to Guinea-Bissau for a peace mission under the ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission. In a statement on Saturday, the army said the deployment reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to regional peace, security and stability. The troops, comprising 86 personnel serving under Nigerian Company 5 (NIGCOY 5 ESSMGB), departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja aboard a Nigerian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft and arrived in Guinea-Bissau to begin their mission under the ECOWAS mandate. “Prior to the deployment from the Nigerian Army Peacekeeping Forward Operating Base, Abuja, the Chief of Operations (Army), Major General MLD Saraso, represented by…

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in partnership with Zigma Limited, has boosted the nation’s skilled workforce with 50 crane operators who graduated from a training programme sponsored by the board in Port Harcourt Friday. Speaking at the graduation ceremony, the Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Mr. Felix Ogbe, said the training was aimed at increasing the technical skills of the trainees in crane operations to make them employable and reduce dependence on foreign expatriates. Represented by an officer of the board, Mr. Halvin Okonmah, Ogbe said the programme was another step towards achieving NCDMB’s vision of developing indigenous…

The federal government has announced plans to phase out subsidy payments in the power sector from 2027. Joseph Tegbe, the minister of power, announced the plan during a media interactive session on Friday, while speaking on the power sector debt. He said the subsidy will be gradually removed, but noted that Nigerians will not be deprived of any benefits. The minister also reiterated that there is no plan to increase tariffs in the immediate term. “We have the mandate of Mr. president to clear the legacy debt and come up with sustainale structures to make sure this doesn’t pile up…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to equipping Nigerian teachers with future-ready digital skills through the nationwide rollout of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Teacher Capacity Development Programme across all Federal Unity Colleges. The initiative, implemented by the Federal Ministry of Education through its Education Support Services Department in partnership with ICEDT Consult Limited, follows the successful completion of a pilot phase in six Federal Unity Colleges representing the six geopolitical zones. The programme is designed to strengthen teachers’ digital competencies, improve lesson planning, enhance classroom instruction and promote the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence in education. Speaking at the…

Segun Aina, a professor of computer engineering who turned 40 in July, has officially assumed office as the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Aina took over leadership of the board on Friday at its headquarters in Bwari, Abuja, succeeding Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure of 10 years ended on July 31, 2026. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Aina as the substantive registrar on May 21, when Aina was 39 years old, making him the youngest person to hold the position in the examination body’s history. In a statement announcing the appointment, the President’s Special Adviser…

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has directed litigation staff, legal practitioners, court registrars and lawyers to discontinue the use of the title “Barrister” as a prefix to their names in all official engagements. The directive is contained in a memorandum dated July 13, 2026, signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Kabir Akanbi. According to the memorandum, the Chief Registrar said he was directed by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, to notify all concerned that the use of “Barrister” as a prefix to names is considered inappropriate and inconsistent with the standards of professionalism expected…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) says it will embark on a nationwide strike from August 10 if the federal government fails to address its demands. In a communique issued after its ordinary general meeting (OGM) held in Gombe, the association said the demands include the payment of salary and allowance arrears and resolution of welfare issues affecting doctors across federal health institutions. The communique was signed by Mohammad Suleiman, NARD president; Shuaibu Ibrahim, secretary-general; and Abdulmajid Yahya Ibrahim, publicity and social secretary; on Thursday. NARD said the decision was reached after its members reviewed the implementation of previous agreements with…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said increased competition among airlines will help reduce domestic airfares in Nigeria, amid concerns over the rising cost of air travel. Keyamo stated this during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, noting that domestic flight fares had already dropped significantly from the levels recorded during the Christmas period. According to the minister, the decline is being driven by the entry of more airlines into the country’s commercial aviation market. “Guess what? What did you pay during Christmas? Four hundred and something, five hundred thousand. What is it now? It’s a…