EDUCATION

UNESCO, FG, NBTE Seek Human-Centred Digital Transformation of Nigeria’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training System

Daily Dispatch August 11, 2026

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), the Federal Government and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) have called for a fundamental digital transformation of Nigeria’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system, stressing

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PCC Trains South-West Staff on Accountability, Good Governance

Daily Dispatch August 11, 2026

The Public Complaints Commission (PCC), Nigeria’s Ombudsman, has commenced a capacity-building programme for its staff across the South-West geopolitical zone as part of efforts to strengthen accountability, transparency and effective public service delivery. The three-day training, facilitated by Skytech Analytics Nig. Ltd, is being attended by officers from the PCC state

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NCYP Rejects ‘Arna’ Label for Christians

Daily Dispatch August 11, 2026

….Warns Jingir Against Rhetoric That Could Reopen Old Wounds The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) has condemned the description of Christians as “Arna,” a Hausa term commonly used to denote an infidel or unbeliever, in remarks attributed to prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, warning that such rhetoric could reopen old religious wounds

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NHRC Urges Police, DSS to Arrest Sheikh Jingir Over Alleged Hate Speech

Daily Dispatch August 11, 2026

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged security agencies to immediately arrest and prosecute Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, over alleged hate speech and statements it says could fuel religious tension ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Commission’s Executive Secretary, Chief Tony Ojukwu, made the call after reviewing a viral video in […]

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Angwa Rukuba Massacre: States Can Try Persons For Terrorism, Court Rules

Daily Dispatch August 11, 2026

*Rejects Motion Seeking Suspect’s Transfer From DSS’ Custody A High Court of Plateau State, on Tuesday, ruled that State High Courts have the jurisdiction to try persons accused of terrorism and terrorism-related charges under the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act (TPPA) 2022. The ruling could significantly alter Nigeria’s war on terrorism,

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Gov Mbah Commends Security Forces Over Arrest Of Affa Church Kidnappers

Daily Dispatch August 11, 2026

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has commended intelligence and security agencies in the state for nabbing three members of a notorious kidnap gang responsible for the August 2, 2026 attack on St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Inoyi-Affa, in Udi LGA of the state. A joint operation by the Department of State Services (DSS), the Army, […]