Kingsley Aniji

FG Approves ₦48 Billion for Engineering Upgrade in 12 Universities, Allocates ₦4 Billion Each

The Federal Government has approved a total of ₦48 billion, allocating ₦4 billion each to 12 universities across Nigeria to upgrade engineering workshops, laboratories, and related infrastructure in a major intervention aimed at strengthening practical education and boosting graduate employability. The announcement was made on Monday during the inauguration of the Implementation Committee for the…

Niger State Delivers 24-Hour Solar Power to 180 Communities After Over a Decade of Darkness

In what officials describe as a decisive break from years of chronic grid failure, no fewer than 180 communities across Niger State are now enjoying uninterrupted 24-hour electricity supply powered entirely by solar energy. The development marks a major shift in the state’s power strategy, particularly for rural and peri-urban settlements that endured more than…

JAMB Confirms When 2026 UTME Candidates Will Know Their Exam Towns

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has provided clarity on when candidates for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will know their examination towns and centres. According to the board, candidates will soon be able to access this information by printing their examination slips from the official portal. The examination slip will contain…

Protest Rocks FUT Minna Over Alleged Plan by Niger Governor to Seize Bosso Campus Land

Students and staff members of the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT Minna), staged a peaceful protest on Monday to voice opposition to an alleged plan by Governor Umaru Bago to take over the university’s Bosso Campus. Schoolinfospot gathered that demonstrators from various university unions marched through the campus, displaying placards and chanting slogans to…

Three U.S. Fighter Jets Shot Down Over Kuwait, All Crew Survive

In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing Middle East conflict, three United States Air Force F‑15 fighter jets were shot down over Kuwait on Monday morning in an apparent friendly‑fire incident, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed. The incident occurred against the backdrop of intensified hostilities between the U.S.–Israel coalition and Iran, as air defence systems…

TCN Announces Month‑Long Power Outage for Maintenance, Lists Affected Areas

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a planned one-month power outage to carry out essential maintenance on the Benin–Ajaokuta 330kV transmission line, warning that several communities under the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) will experience significant daytime power interruptions. According to TCN, the outage will run daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,…