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admin - June 11, 2026

NIGERIA: KWASU Unveils Gender Studies Centre, Pushes Digital Inclusion for Women and Vulnerable Groups

By Balogun Arisekola Azeez, Malete, Kwara State Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has intensified its drive for gender equity and inclusive development with the launch of its Centre for Gender Studies, as scholars and development experts called for greater digital inclusion and protection for women in Nigeria’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. The launch, held alongside […]
admin - June 10, 2026

NIGERIA: Bandits Kill Vice Principal, Two Others In Attack On Kogi School, Abduct Some Students

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria  Bandits on Wednesday invaded Government Secondary School, Iluke Bunu, in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, killing three persons including the Vice Principal and abducting an unspecified number of students and residents. The attack occurred around 9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. while students from three communities were writing the ongoing […]
admin - June 10, 2026

MALAWI: Maranatha Academy Offers Full Scholarship to Lone Female Standard 8 Candidate in Mangochi

By Smile Hamilton Maranatha Academy has announced a scholarship opportunity for Duwama Muhammad, the only female learner sitting for the Primary School Leaving Certificate Examinations (PSLCE) at Mangale Primary School in Mangochi District. Head of Maranatha Academy, Ernest Kaonga, said the institution has reserved a place for Duwama from Form One to Form Four if […]
admin - June 10, 2026

MALAWI: Government to Roll Out One-Stop Digital Services Platform for Citizens

by Smile Hamilton Malawi The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Shadric Namalomba, has announced that government is planning to introduce a one-stop digital government platform that will allow citizens to access multiple public services from a single online portal. The platform will enable Malawians to apply for passports, register businesses, and make tax payments […]
admin - June 10, 2026

NIGERIA: FG Approves Strict Guidelines for Honorary Doctorate Degrees

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Federal Government has approved comprehensive guidelines for the award and use of honorary doctorate degrees in Nigeria as part of efforts to restore credibility, transparency, and integrity within the country’s university system. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, disclosed that the policy was developed by the National […]
admin - June 10, 2026

NIGERIA: NDC Makes New Appointments, Approves Theophilus As Director Of New Media And Strategic Communications

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has approved the appointment of Agada Abuh Theophilus as Director of New Media and Strategic Communications, with Brian Dennis named as Deputy Director in the same department. The development was made known on Wednesday in an announcement signed by Osa Director, National Publicity Secretary of the […]
admin - June 10, 2026

NIGERIA: Kogi Mourns Three Killed In Iluke Attack, Hails Security Forces For Rescuing WAEC Candidates

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Kogi State Government has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of three persons during a terrorist attack on Iluke Community in Bunu District of Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area, while commending security operatives for foiling what could have been a mass abduction of students sitting for the West African Senior School […]
admin - June 10, 2026

KENYA: No Midterm Break Despite School Unrest, Says Ogamba

By Moses Punyuah Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has ruled out any changes to the second-term school calendar, saying learning will continue as scheduled despite recent cases of unrest reported in some secondary schools. Ogamba noted that only 204 senior schools have reported incidents, while 98 per cent of learning institutions across the country remain […]
admin - June 9, 2026

MALAWI: NBM Targets K350 Billion Profit After Posting Record Earnings Growth

By Smile Hamilton   National Bank of Malawi (NBM) has set a target of achieving K350 billion in profit after tax in 2026 following a record financial performance that saw its earnings grow by 95 percent last year.   The bank posted a profit after tax of K197.97 billion for the year ended December 31, […]
admin - June 9, 2026

MALAWI: Mulanje Urged to Boost Early Childhood Funding as Shortage of Qualified Caregivers Persists

By Smile Hamilton   Authorities at Mulanje District Council and other stakeholders have been urged to increase investment in Early Childhood Development (ECD), amid concerns that inadequate funding continues to affect the growth and well-being of young children.   The call was made during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting in Mulanje by Rev. Nase Chunga, National […]
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