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New Curriculum: Full List Of JSS, SSS Subjects, Curriculum To Feature Journalism, Programming, AI Modules

The full list of subjects in the newly introduced school curriculum has surfaced online after the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, shared it on Wednesday. Olusegun, in a post on his X handle, displayed an unsigned and unmarked image said to contain the subjects for Junior Secondary School and Senior Secondary School. “The new curriculum …

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Nigeria Introduces New Curriculum For Schools, Introduces Trade Subjects

The Nigerian government has introduced a new curriculum for schools that mandates Junior Secondary School (JSS 1) students to pick at least one trade subject to boost practical skills. According to a document developed by the Nigerian Education Research and Development Council (NERDC), the six practical skills available are Solar Photovoltaic installation and maintenance, Fashion design and garment making, Livestock …

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Analysis: Trump Is Furious At China, But He’s Making US Foes Great Again

President Donald Trump is mad that China is palling around with his strongmen friends. Trump erupted on social media late Tuesday night — US time — as television footage aired of Chinese leader Xi Jinping hosting the authoritarian leaders of Russia and North Korea at a stunning military parade in Beijing. “Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin, and Kim …

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FG Declares Friday Public Holiday For Eid-ul-Mawlid

The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, as a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid, the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The statement was issued on Wednesday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The government congratulated Muslims across the country and …

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‘We’ll Remove You If You Overstay Your Visa,’ UK Warns Foreign Students

The UK government has launched a new campaign aimed at curbing what it describes as an “alarming” rise in the number of international students attempting to remain in the country by claiming asylum. The Home Office is now directly contacting tens of thousands of students via text and email to warn them to leave the country once their visas expire …

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We’ve Met Revenue Target, Nigeria Won’t Borrow Locally Again – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday bragged that his administration has met its revenue target for the year, primarily from the non-oil sector. The President also stated that the country is stabilized and the government no longer borrows money from domestic banks, adding that what the administration needs is to create jobs for the people. Speaking when he hosted The Buhari …

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BREAKING: Court Strikes Down Nigerian Military’s Draconian 15-Year Compulsory Service Rule, Says Soldiers Can Resign Anytime

The ruling was delivered on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, by Justice Emmanuel D. Subilim in Suit No: NICN/ABJ/25/2025, filed by fiery Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, on behalf of his client, Flight Lieutenant J. A. Akerele. The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja has declared unconstitutional the long-standing policy that compels military personnel to serve for a minimum of …

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Leaders Of China, Russia, North Korea And Iran Gather In Beijing For Huge Military Parade In Challenge To The West

Beijing — For the last three days, Xi Jinping has played host in one of China’s busiest port cities, welcoming leaders from across Asia and the Middle East for a carefully choreographed summit designed to showcase his vision of a new world order. Now, the Chinese leader is set to exhibit a very different image with an ostentatious show of military might. On Wednesday he will …

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WAEC To Fully Adopt CBT For WASSCE By 2026

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to migrate the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) fully to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) by 2026. Head of National Office, Dr. Amos Dangut, gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja during a sensitisation meeting with the National Assembly Committee on Education. According to him, the transition, which began with …

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Over A Billion People Live With Mental Health Conditions – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said ‎more than one billion people are living with mental health disorders‎, according to new data released. ‎ ‎The organisation said in a statement on Tuesday that the conditions ‎are anxiety and depression,  inflicting immense human and economic tolls, adding  that the services require urgent scale-up. ‎ ‎”While many countries have bolstered their mental health …

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