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Dr Mustapha Abdullahi being conferred with the honour  A golden fish, they say has no hiding place.. Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, the Director General of Energy Commission Of Nigeria has been  recognized for his contributions to Nigeria’s energy sector and his pioneering work in renewable energy solutions. This is as he is been honoured with an Honorary Doctorate Degree of Engineering (D.Eng., Honoris Causa by the Confluence University of Science and Technology . The honour was conferred on him by the reputable institution during its maiden joint convocation ceremony; a celebration of academic excellence that reinforced Nigeria’s commitment to sustainable development through science, technology, and innovation. Presenting the award to Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, in the presence of former Governor Yahaya Bello, the University Chancellor, and the Vice-Chancellor, Engr. Prof. Abdulrahman Asipita Salawu, Kogi state governor,  Usman Ododo  recognized Dr. Abdullahi’s outstanding cont...

  As part of the Federal Government’s strategic efforts to expand and modernize Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) across Nigeria, Nigeria's Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has paid an official visit to the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST)  The Minister who was warmly received by the President of UDST, Dr. Salem Al-Naemi, alongside other members of the university’s senior leadership, toured the University’s renowned Certificate School, a specialized institution focused on competency-based TVET education and internationally accredited technical programmes.  Alausa commended UDST for its strong emphasis on practical training, workplace readiness, and industry-aligned certifications key pillars of Nigeria’s ongoing skills development reforms. The Minister announced new areas of collaboration between Nigeria and UDST aimed at strengthening TVET delivery.  These include enhanced faculty exchange and train-the-trainer progra...

The Federal Ministry of Education has recorded a groundbreaking programme designed to expand equitable access to quality learning for every Nigerian child. In alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Federal Ministry of Education launched the nationwide rollout of the Inspire Live(s)! Online Real-Time Classes Initiative. This transformative initiative targets the persistent shortage of qualified teachers and the need to guarantee uninterrupted learning across the country. By deploying technology to deliver live, interactive lessons directly to learners, Inspire Live(s)! democratises access to quality education and ensures that no child is left behind regardless of location or circumstance. The Honourable Minister of Education, Chief (Dr.) Maruf Tunji Alausa (FAMedS), CON, confirmed that full implementation is underway, with expansion set to cover all classes from Primary 1 to Senior Secondary 3. Currently, the Inspire platform streams daily online clas...

 Dr Emanso Umobong, A new Permanent Secretary has been posted to the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation in the person of Dr. Emanso Umobong There was a  formal handover ceremony at the Ministry, to mark the transition of leadership from the outgoing Permanent Secretary, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah, to the newly redeployed Permanent Secretary, Dr. Emanso Okop Umobong. In her inaugural remarks, Dr. Umobong expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, for the confidence reposed in her.  She stated that she accepts the responsibility with humility and gratitude, noting the Ministry’s critical role in national development, highlighting that water sustains life, drives agriculture, supports industry, and underpins public health and human well-being. Having been redeployed from the Cabinet Affairs Office, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), where...

The Minister reaffirms Nigeria's Commitment To Achieving Universal Access To Safely Managed Climate-Resilient WASH Services In Line With SDG 6. Nigeria's Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, has reaffirmed the country's commitment to achieving universal access to safely managed, climate-resilient WASH services in line with SDG 6. The Minister stated this when he declared open the 2025 National WASH Systems Learning Forum in Abuja. In his keynote addresss, the Minister, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah, noted that the Forum, themed, “Change Mechanisms and Measuring Change,” comes at a pivotal time shortly after Nigeria hosted the Maiden National Sanitation Conference.  Prof. Utsev highlighted significant achievements, including the attainment of Open Defecation Free (ODF) status in two States and 158 LGAs, as well as the development of climate-resilient WASH design standards.  He stressed that sustainin...

  The Management and Staff of X-Ray News join family and friends to celebrate our amiable mentor, Major Gen. Adeniyi Oyebade (rtd) as he adds another year. We pray for God's continued blessings upon him as we wish him more years of graceful aging. Sir, may God continue to favour and protect you for your continuous love and assistance towards humanity. More respect, Sir.

The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has stated that over the years, NYSC has earned public confidence for its transparent mobilization process, and would continue to sustain the credibility of the exercise, by ensuring that the integrity of the human, technological and other material resources deployed for the activity remain solid. This is as he restated the zero tolerance for any act of fraudulence in the mobilization of graduates for national service.  The central message was contained in the keynote address by Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, at the 2025 Batch 'C' Pre-Mobilization Workshop, which was held in Abuja. General Nafiu who said that the theme "Enhancing Data Integrity For Credible Mobilization For National Service In Contemporary Times" coined for the workshop was apt, taking into cognizance the proliferation of unauthorized higher institutions in recent times further stated that data manipulation and ...

Federal Competition And Consumer Protection Commission  The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has set Monday, 5 January 2026, as the deadline for full compliance with the Digital, Electronic, Online and Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025. The Regulations came into effect on 21 July 2025 under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018.  It aims to promote fairness, transparency, and accountability across Nigeria’s growing digital lending market. In a Press Statement signed by Ondaje Ijagwu, Director, Corporate Affairs of FCCPC, it stated that,  "To support operators in meeting the required standards, the Commission has issued an additional instrument, the Guidelines on the Digital, Electronic, Online and Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025, made under Sections 17 and 163 of the FCCPA.  According to the statement, "This document provides practical direction for lenders and intermediaries...