Super Falcons forward Uchenna Kanu is preparing to host her annual End-of-Year Event through the Uchenna Kanu Foundation on December 13, 2025, in Umuahia, Abia State, strengthening what many describe as her rising influence beyond football.
The 2025 edition is set to focus on community impact, with activities created to inspire and support young people. According to the foundation, the programme will feature a football scholarship tournament for youth teams in Umuahia and the donation of sports kits, books, and essential learning materials.
There will also be a mentorship session on education, discipline, and personal growth. Kanu will hold an interactive session where she shares her journey, saying it reflects her “challenges and successes.”
The Sokoto State recruitment committee has announced that the list of successful candidates for the second batch of the State Civil Service Recruitment Examination has been released. The committee stated that all indigenes who applied for employment and participated in the aptitude CBT examination can now check their status.
Successful candidates invited for the oral interview are advised to come along with their printed slips. The oral interview is scheduled to hold from Monday, 1st of December 2025, at the Sultan Muhammad Maccido Institute for Qur’an and General Studies, Sokoto, by 9 a.m.
“To check status in the list of Sokoto shortlisted candidates, visit the recruitment portal via sokotoresults.onrender.com, enter Reference or Phone Number and check your name and date slated for the oral interview for the second batch,” the committee stated.
Signed Barr. Gandi Umar Muhammad mni Secretary, Recruitment Committee
The FundQuest Finance Graduate Trainee Program 2026 has opened applications, offering young Nigerians an opportunity to start a structured career in the financial sector. The programme is a platform for applicants to gain essential skills and exposure targeted at fresh graduates who want to build a strong foundation in finance.
According to the announcement, the programme aims to help participants “gain essential skills and unparalleled exposure with one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing financial institutions.”
Interested applicants must have a minimum of a Second-Class Lower degree in any discipline, an NYSC discharge certificate or exemption letter, and must be no older than 28 years. Candidates should have 0 to 2 years of post-NYSC experience and a demonstrated interest in the finance sector. The call for applications urged young graduates to “kickstart your career with one of Nigeria’s most dynamic and growth-driven financial institutions.”
Applications are to be submitted through the official link: forms.gle/KAaqyH8rwnDVK5AW7.
The Jim Ovia Foundation has announced that the application for the 2025 Jim Ovia Scholarship is now open. According to the Foundation, there are no restrictions on the course or program of study, but applicants are advised to make only one submission. It also stated clearly that there is no payment required to submit an application.
The eligibility requirements released by the Foundation state that an applicant must have completed Senior Secondary School, gained admission into a Nigerian university, and must present proof of admission. Candidates are expected to have a minimum of five credits in their O’level and will need to submit a certificate as proof. The age requirement states that applicants must not be less than 16 years old.
The Foundation listed documents that applicants must prepare, including a government I.D, official birth certificate, passport photograph, JAMB certificate or result, university admission letter, acceptance letter, UTME result copy, current academic calendar, and stamped academic results from 100 level till date. It also noted that medical students must convert their grades to a CGPA. An original copy of the HOD’s recommendation letter, not older than four months, is required. This letter must show the student’s current academic level, session, semester, and CGPA. Other documents include a school I.D card and original secondary school O’Level certificate.
The 2025 application window opens on November 26 and closes on November 28.
Applicants are to use an email address containing their first and last names. The Foundation said that submitting an application does not guarantee an award, adding that shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Interested applicants can apply through jimoviafoundation.org/2025-jim-ovia-scholarship-application-new-applicants.
The Federal Government has opened registration for the new Inspire e-Learning programme, described as a major step toward improving access to quality education across Nigeria. Inspire Live(s) Online Real-Time Classes is an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Education, an effort to expand learning through technology. According to the Ministry, Inspire e-learning is open to learners in both public and private schools across the country.
The programme is designed to address the shortage of qualified teachers and ensure continuous learning. Inspire Live(s) uses technology to deliver real-time and interactive lessons directly to students, and provides a library of over 18,000 resources in different formats, including videos, ebooks, and audio lessons. Lessons are grouped into clear learning topics, and every course follows the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) standards for curricula, goals, and skills.
The Basic Education category covers learners in Primary 1 to Primary 6 and JSS 1 to JSS 3. Secondary school learners from SS1 to SS3 also have access to well-organized resources. However, the Tertiary Education category is not available yet. Inspire currently streams daily online classes for Junior and Senior Secondary Schools. These classes include JSS 1, JSS 2, and SS 2, with live lessons running Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Subjects for Junior Secondary School include Basic Science, Mathematics, English Language, ICT, Agricultural Science, Basic Technology, Civic Education, French, Physical Education, Religious Studies, History, and Business Studies. For Senior Secondary School, the available subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English Language, Mathematics, Economics, Geography, Agricultural Science, Technical Drawing or Catering Craft, Civic Education, and Automobile Mechanics. All classes are delivered by certified master teachers using Cisco Webex.
To sign up and start learning for free, students or principals are to visit the official website https://inspire.education.gov.ng or download Inspire app from Google Play Store.
The Bauchi State Ministry of Education has refuted a fake press release circulating on social media that claimed all schools in the state would reopen today, 26 November 2025. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Ministry said the message did not originate from any official source and should be completely ignored by the public. The Ministry described the viral announcement as “false, misleading, and not issued by the Bauchi State Ministry of Education.”
According to the clarification, all schools across the state remain closed. This includes public, private, and tertiary institutions. The Ministry explained that reopening will only take place “when the safety and security of our students and staff are fully guaranteed.” Officials emphasised that protecting learners and ensuring clear communication remain top priorities.
The release ended with the message, “Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Long live Bauchi State,” and was signed by Jalaludeen Usman, Anipr, the Information and Public Relations Officer of the Bauchi State Ministry of Education.
The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, on Tuesday met with executives of Folay West African Limited as the company presented its plans to scale local manufacturing and expand agro-value addition. The meeting highlighted how the firm aims to boost Nigeria’s production capacity while strengthening the agricultural value chain.
Folay Industries, a fully Nigerian-owned FMCG company based in the Lekki Free Zone, has so far invested more than ₦11 billion in local production. The company sources its grains domestically and continues to create jobs through backward integration. Officials noted that the company belongs to a growing group of indigenous manufacturers replacing imports with competitive products made in Nigeria.
Speaking during the engagement, the Minister welcomed the company’s progress and reaffirmed government support for investments that strengthen the economy. He said the Federal Government remains committed to encouraging private-sector efforts that drive industrialisation, deepen supply chains, expand exports and create sustainable employment. He added that initiatives like Folay Industries reflect the shift toward value-added production, which he described as a critical priority for economic diversification and long-term growth.
Radio Lagos has held an empowerment ceremony aimed at widening career development opportunities for young Nigerians. The event, themed From Interns to Industry Leaders: Building Capacity for the Future of Nigeria, brought together current interns and serving youth corps members for a focused session on essential skills and professional growth. The initiative targets young corpers and university students who need work experience and guidance in navigating Nigeria’s challenging employment environment.
Speaking at the Oconnect Symposium and Trade Fair Season 4, the General Manager of Radio Lagos and Eko FM, Olajide Isiaka Lawal, described the programme as a major step in preparing young people for real industry challenges. He stated, “What the internship programme provides to the students are opportunities to learn about the actual operations of the industry, accumulate their work experience, and grasp a fuller picture of their life-planning paths.” Lawal praised the initiative as an “excellent example of enhancing resource integration” that offers young people access to high-quality internships and supports the station’s workforce development strategy. He also stressed the importance of “strengthening youth’s sense of national awareness.”
Lawal highlighted an inspiring message shared by a speaker at the event, saying, “How much you want your stars to shine depends on you.” Addressing the attendees, he encouraged them to take responsibility for shaping their futures. “How you want to shine depends on you in so many ways. It depends on how you want your life to be,” he said. He urged participants who were still in school to remain committed to their studies, reminding them to “take your studies seriously.”
He encouraged the youths to picture a confident and capable future version of themselves. “I want you to start to shine the lens of your future self. I implore you as a father, as a spirit, that you need to start shining your light. And if you shine your light in the right place, I will be very proud of you,” he told them. Lawal confirmed the ongoing commitment of the station, adding, “We will continue to expand participation opportunities and strengthen the program’s expertise to become a solid foundation for the growth of local youth.”
Bisi Omidire of the EKO FM Lagos O’CONNECT Radio Talk Show explained that the programme was helping participants gain “real-world experience and strengthening their job competencies.” She said interns were learning more about important local issues while also “cultivating invaluable practical skills.” Omidire noted that the programme offers a clear pathway to employment and long-term career growth. She urged the young attendees to fully engage with every learning opportunity, saying, “Internship is a pathway to success… I encourage you not to just hear, or to listen, not to listen alone, or to take notes, not to take notes, but to ask questions, to network, to feel, to draw, and of course, to act.”
Executive Assistant to the Lagos State Governor and Head of the Lagos State Office of Diaspora Affairs, Jermaine Sanwoolu, encouraged the youths to embrace technology and adopt innovative thinking to boost communication and achieve meaningful goals. He praised the organisers, saying, “This programme has been very, very insightful. Commendations to the GM of LGB, commendations to the GM of Eko FM Radio Lagos, and most especially, high praise to Double O, for doing such a great job, gathering people together, interns, and transferring knowledge to them, but also practical skills during the internship experience that they have with the station.”
Sanwoolu said today’s world demands new ways of thinking and working. “This is a new age, a new era, and it’s marked with tremendous insights, information, and innovation. We need to be able to leverage technology to optimise communication, either in business, in work, in life, generally,” he stated. He ended with an encouraging message for the youths: “I’ll encourage you to dream big about your goals, to dream big about the visions that you have. Do not think small. Now is the time to optimise technology, optimise all the resources around, to achieve great goals.”
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has denied reports claiming that all Government Schools in the FCT were instructed to close by November 28, 2025. According to the Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, no such directive was issued, saying that “no such decision was taken at any level of the administration.” He explained that the rumour created unnecessary tension among parents and students.
Olayinka also confirmed that the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate suspension of the Mandate Secretary for Education, Dr Danlami Hayyo. This action followed the confusion generated by the false report. In addition, the Acting Head of Service, Mrs Nancy Sabanti Nathan, has been instructed to discipline the Director of School Services, Mrs Aishatu Sani Alhassan, in line with civil service rules.
The administration described the circulation of the early school closure notice as false and misleading. It advised parents, students, and school authorities to ignore the claim, adding that the approved academic calendar remains unchanged.
The FCTA reassured residents, especially students, of adequate security across the territory. It noted that the Minister has directed the continuation of Operation Sweep and other existing security measures to maintain safety in the federal capital.
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has released the full update on the Examination Phase of the CDCFIB 2025 recruitment exercise. This stage, which is the third phase of the ongoing recruitment process, focused on the online Computer-Based Test held from 12th to 19th November 2025. Officials described it as a major step in identifying qualified candidates.
According to the board, the CBT was designed to ensure a fair, transparent and merit-driven assessment across all participating states.
The latest scoreboard shows how candidates performed nationwide. A total of 221,996 applicants scored between 0 and 40, while 229,155 candidates fell within the 41 to 60 range. The highest cluster was the 61 to 80 category with 278,543 candidates, followed by 142,697 applicants who scored between 81 and 100. The board noted that the wide spread of results reflects the scale of participation and the competitive nature of this phase.
State-by-state figures were also released. Kogi led with 94,317 candidates completing the examination, followed by Kaduna with 89,428 and Benue with 83,751.
Kano recorded 78,822 candidates, while Niger had 73,105. Other large participating states included Kwara with 71,446, Katsina with 69,874 and Nasarawa with 67,510. Adamawa followed with 64,228 and Oyo with 62,889. Plateau had 59,550, Osun recorded 57,318, and Borno listed 54,411.
Additional figures showed Ondo with 53,229, Akwa Ibom with 52,844, and Bauchi with 51,208. Imo recorded 48,660 candidates, while Taraba had 46,722 and Gombe had 45,847. Jigawa had 44,201, Ogun 41,553, Enugu 40,667, and Yobe 38,428.
Kebbi had 37,550, Edo 35,993, and Anambra 34,771. Ekiti stood at 33,588, Cross River at 32,448, and Abia at 31,229. Sokoto recorded 30,115, the Federal Capital Territory 28,940, and Zamfara 27,822. Delta had 26,744, Ebonyi 24,216, Rivers 22,919, Lagos 18,611, and Bayelsa 12,467.
The Board confirmed that the stage 4 of CDCFIB recruitment will be the physical screening and document verification phase, stating that details will be released soon.
