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Court nullifies NYSC skirt ban, declares it unconstitutional

A Federal High Court in Abuja has declared as unconstitutional and a breach of fundamental rights to freedom of religion the National Youth Service Corps’ (NYSC) refusal to allow female corps members...

Tinubu approves boost in education funding, university research

President Bola Tinubu has affirmed that his administration will increase funding for the education sector as a catalyst for national development. Tinubu made the assurance during the joint 34th and...

Students exchange programme: Kano govt conveys 588 students to 15 Northern states

Kano State Government has conveyed 588 students schooling in Kano to 15 northern states under the Students Exchange Programme. The students, comprising both males and females, were transported to...

UPDATED: Hardship: Groups endorse protest, urge govt not to suppress demonstrations through intimidation, excessive use of force.

Local activists and civil society organisations want the Nigerian government and security agencies to allow citizens who are dissatisfied with government policies to protest peacefully. The 37 civil...

OPay, Foundation empowers students with educational materials in Ibadan

In its ongoing effort to promote inclusive access to education, OPay Digital Services has partnered with Brace-Up The Young Foundation to make a significant impact through its Back-to-School project...

Nigeria’s $50 million settlement with Glencore must be fully transparent and redress the harms caused by corruption

As a broad coalition of civil society organisations, we call on the Federal Government of Nigeria to publish its $50 million settlement with Glencore International A.G. and ensure these funds are used...