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The Labour Party (LP) has appointed Senator Usman Nenadi as its Interim National Chairman, alongside Senator Darlington Nwokocha as Interim…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has completed a high-level coordination and benchmarking mission to the African Union…
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Priscilla Ojo, who is the daughter to popular yoruba actress, Iyabo Ojo and her husband,…
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Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), the most-watched reality TV show in Africa, is set to return…
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Renowned Nigerian filmmaker and entrepreneur, Pascal Atuma, has appealed to the Federal Government to grant…
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The Nigerian football community is in mourning following the death of former Super Eagles interim…
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The Nigerian football community has been plunged into mourning following the death of former Super…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has confirmed the rescue efforts following a viral video showing the plight of several Nigerians allegedly subjected to inhumane treatment in the Central African Republic (CAR). According to the distress footage, the victims were deceived into traveling abroad, only to be abandoned and forced…
Priscilla Ojo, who is the daughter to popular yoruba actress, Iyabo Ojo and her husband, Juma Mkambala, popularly known as Juma Jux, are expecting their first child together. Priscilla revealed the good news on her instagram handle by writing “mom and dad” with pregnancy pictures to go with it. There…
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), has opened a fresh window for investors with an ₦80 billion bond offering scheduled for auction on July 28, 2025, as announced by the Debt Management Office (DMO), The settlement date for successful bids is July 30, 2025. In line with the Debt Management…
A tragic road accident on the Yauri–Birnin Kebbi highway in Kebbi State has claimed the life of a driver and left 13 students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) with varying degrees of injuries. The crash, which occurred on Wednesday, happened as the students were returning from Ilorin, Kwara State,…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS) have renewed their commitment to deepen collaboration in addressing regional threats such as insecurity, disinformation, and governance vulnerabilities. This was the outcome of a high-level meeting between Ms. Amanda Dory, Director of the ACSS,…
Celebrated Afrobeats stars Adekunle Gold and Simi, have taken to social media to share a heartwarming update—they’ve just acquired a new home. The duo broke the news via an Instagram post on Wednesday, featuring a tender photo of Simi embracing Adekunle Gold within the cozy confines of their latest residence.…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to London as the two leaders formally signed a long-anticipated UK-India Free Trade Agreement, expected to deliver a £25.5 billion boost to bilateral trade. The agreement, first announced in May, marks a significant milestone in economic relations between two…
A four-day strategic retreat and capacity-building workshop for communication officers across the ECOWAS Commission, Institutions, and Agencies has officially kicked off in Banjul. Organized by the ECOWAS Directorate of Communication in partnership with GIZ, the workshop aims to upskill participants in strategic, digital, and impact-driven communication practices, while paving the…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has disclosed that Nigerian domestic airlines refunded over ₦1.03 billion to 5,285 passengers between April and June 2025, following heightened regulatory enforcement and consumer protection efforts. The update, posted on the authority’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, revealed: “Between the months of…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to defeating terrorism and banditry in Nigeria, declaring that security remains a top priority under his national agenda. Speaking at the commissioning of the first phase of housing projects for victims of banditry in Kaduna State on Tuesday, the President—represented by…
![[12/06, 9:27 pm] rosewendy: The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has called on Nigeria to remain committed to technological advancement despite the recent challenges experienced by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Governor Soludo made this appeal on Thursday while speaking at The Platform Nigeria, a civic engagement programme hosted by The Covenant Nation in Lagos, as part of activities marking Nigeria’s Democracy Day. Addressing the audience, the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor emphasized that while glitches in the conduct of digital examinations are regrettable, reverting to analogue systems is not a sustainable solution for Nigeria’s progress. “Technology is upon us. We cannot afford any failure or experiment to push us back to analogue systems. The proper response is to strengthen our systems, not abandon them,” Soludo stated. His comments come in the wake of widespread criticism directed at JAMB, after the examination body announced that 379,997 candidates would have to retake their UTME following technical issues experienced during the exam. JAMB, via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, confirmed that the disruptions affected 157 out of 887 CBT centres nationwide, sparking frustration among candidates and stakeholders. Soludo, however, maintained that embracing digital solutions with adequate preparation and rigorous system testing is the way forward. “We must embrace technology while acknowledging that no system is error-free. What matters is adequate preparation, repeated stress testing, and ensuring auxiliary services like network access are reliable. Going back to analogue isn’t the answer,” he advised. The debate around the examination setback has drawn comments from national figures. Former presidential spokesman, Laolu Akande, recently praised JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, for taking responsibility for the hitches. “We have to be careful not to let those affected by these reforms derail the progress being made. Prof. Oloyede has openly admitted the embarrassment and accepted responsibility, which is a mark of leadership,” Akande said. As Nigeria continues its journey toward a digitally-driven education sector, Soludo’s remarks underscore the need for resilience, innovation, and preparedness in deploying technology for national development. [13/06, 9:04 am] rosewendy: Soludo Warns: Nigeria Must Not Crawl Back to Analogue Despite JAMB's Digital Disaster](https://toscadnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/InShot_20250613_090655799.jpg)
