On October 1, 1960, Nigeria became an independent nation after over 60 years of British colonial rule. At midnight, the Union Jack was lowered at the Race Course, now Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos, and the new green-white-green flag was hoisted. Thousands of Nigerians and foreign dignitaries witnessed the historic ceremony that marked the birth […] The post October 1 in History: Nigeria Gained Independence, Became a Republic appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The National Universities Commission [NUC] has called for stronger feedback from employers and industry to ensure that university curricula remain responsive to labour-market needs and equip graduates with relevant entrepreneurial and practical skills. Executive Secretary of the NUC, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, made the call in Abuja, at a two-day Entrepreneurship Institutional Readiness Workshop, organised […] The post NUC seeks stronger industry feedback to drive university curriculum review appeared first on Tribune Online.

Educators, linguists, and policymakers have strongly rejected the Federal Government’s recent decision to enforce English as the sole medium of instruction in schools, warning that the policy will worsen the nation’s ongoing educational crisis. This warning was contained in a communique issued at the end of the Annual Fafunwa Educational Foundation (FEF) Conference, held recently […] The post Save, not ban, our mother tongue in schools, stakeholders warn FG appeared first on Tribune Online.

Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dayo Mobereola, has revealed plans to introduce body cameras for enforcement officers who board vessels in order to further enhance transparency in the agency’senforcement operations. He disclosed this when he received a delegation of the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN). The director general appreciated MACN’s […] The post NIMASA to install body cameras on enforcement officers during vessel boarding appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Wednesday commenced preparations for the 2026 basic training programme for new recruits with a retreat for trainers drawn from various training disciplines. The retreat, held in Lagos, brought together trainers responsible for areas including drill, medicals, security, sports and other aspects of the Service’s training programme. Speaking at the […] The post Customs holds trainers’ retreat ahead of basic training for new recruits appeared first on Tribune Online.

The dispute between a domestic carrier, Xejet, and the Aviation Ground Handlers Association of Nigeria (AGHAN) has entered a critical stage as the latter has withdrawn ground handling services from the airline. AGHAN said it directed its members to withdraw ground handling services from XeJet Airlines over outstanding debts of about N300 million. The association […] The post AGHAN, Xejet dispute deepens as ground handlers withdraw services appeared first on Tribune Online.

A nongovernmental organisation, the Frederick Foundation, a nongovernmental organization, in partnership with the University of Ibadan (UI) and the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, has launched a major initiative to strengthen stroke care, research, and medical education in Nigeria. The partnership, formally inaugurated in Ibadan, aims to improve stroke treatment and outcomes, strengthen the […] The post Frederick Foundation, UI, UCH move to strengthen stroke care appeared first on Tribune Online.

Three vigilantes from Kebbi State have reportedly been killed and set ablaze by suspected bandits in an attack along the Kebbi-Niger border. Read More: https://punchng.com/three-vigilantes-feared-killed-in-kebbi-niger-border-attack/

Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO) has strengthened its commitment to inclusive Passenger Handling services with the acquisition and deployment of a high-capacity ambulift, making it the only aviation ground handling company in Nigeria to own and operate the specialised equipment. The ambulift is designed to provide safe, dignified and efficient embarkation and disembarkation assistance […] The post SAHCO strengthens passenger handling with ambulift equipment appeared first on Tribune Online.

Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Dr Abdullahi Musa, has been conferred with the Doctoral Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Human Resources and Strategic Management (CIHRSM) at an induction ceremony held in Lagos. Speaking on the rationale for the honour, the institute’s Registrar, Dr. Minna Abell, cited Dr. Musa’s […] The post NAMA director bags doctoral fellowship award appeared first on Tribune Online.