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Katsina primary health care closes recruitment portal after maximum applications

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Katsina primary health care closes recruitment portal after maximum applications

Katsina State Primary Health Care Agency has announced the closure of its online recruitment application portal for health workers.

In an official circular dated October 20, 2025, with reference number SPHCA/ADM/153/Vol. II, the agency stated that the decision was made after the recruitment portal reached its maximum application capacity.

The circular titled “Public Notice – Closure of Recruitment Application Portal” was signed by the Committee for Recruitment of Health Care Workers for Primary Health Care. It reads, “The Committee for Recruitment of Health Care Workers for Primary Health Care wishes to inform the general public that the online portal for the ongoing recruitment of Health Workers which was initially scheduled to remain open for two (2) weeks has now reached its maximum application capacity.”

According to the committee, the recruitment portal will officially close by 12:00 midnight on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

It added, “This decision is to enable the Recruitment Committee to commence the screening of applications already received and proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.”

The committee expressed appreciation for the interest shown by applicants and urged those who successfully submitted their applications to await further communication on the next stage.

Attached below is the circular:

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NYSC begins accreditation for Cyber Café Operators

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NYSC begins accreditation for Cyber Café Operators

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the opening of its registration and accreditation process for interested Cyber Café Operators (CBOs) across Nigeria. The management said the move aims to promote transparency and orderliness in the NYSC online registration system while strengthening its partnership with technology service providers.

According to the NYSC, accredited Cyber Café Operators will receive periodic training to help them understand new updates on the NYSC Integrated System (NIS) platform. The Scheme explained that this initiative is designed to “bring sanity to the NYSC online registration process” and to “weed out quacks among Cyber Café operators.”

The objectives of the accreditation include promoting error-free online registration for prospective corps members, encouraging partnership between NYSC and CBOs, and ensuring proper monitoring of operators through a national database.

Fees for participation include an Expression-of-Interest fee of N5,000, a New Registration fee of N20,000, and an Annual Renewal fee of N18,000. The NYSC warned that Cyber Café Operators must not charge more than N3,000 for services rendered to prospective corps members, whether Nigerian or foreign-trained.

The Scheme listed benefits such as new business opportunities, access to NYSC technical support, and periodic training sessions. It added that partnership with NYSC will help operators expand their digital service capacity.

Interested Cyber Café Operators are required to register on the NYSC CBO portal Link and upload all necessary documents. Successful applicants will be issued a provisional registration, pending inspection and verification of their premises.

The NYSC stated that accredited operators will receive official certificates after signing the Cyber Café Operators Agreement, followed by regular monitoring to ensure compliance with the Scheme’s standards.

YEIDEP October payment yet to begin, fake alerts flood social media

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YEIDEP October payment yet to begin, fake alerts flood social media

Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalization Programme (YEIDEP) payment begins today, Monday, October 20, 2025. According to the circulating schedule, the YEIDEP disbursement was expected to start today, but as of now, there is no confirmed payment yet.

Meanwhile, social media, especially Facebook, is flooded with fake YEIDEP payment claims. Many posts are misleading applicants, urging them to keep checking their bank accounts for alerts. Some comments circulating online read, “IT HAS STARTED RAINING ALREADY. HOLD YOUR PHONE CLOSE TO YOURSELF,” while another said, “CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU. Alert comes in by 12:30pm today according to the Board of Trustees.” Others have written, “Be checking your account balances,” and some frustrated users have even claimed that “YEIDEP is a scam” due to the delay in payment.

A trending screenshot also showed an applicant’s conversation with Keystone Bank about the disbursement. The bank responded, “Hello, thank you for writing to us. Kindly be informed that we are unable to confirm the specific date for the commencement of funds disbursement under the YIEDEP program. However, please be informed that disbursement will begin upon receipt of the funds. Thank you. ^Josephine.”

From the bank’s response, the YEIDEP programme is confirmed to be real and not a scam. The disbursement is expected to take place once the Federal Ministry of Youth Development releases funds to the partner banks. According to the unverified circular, the payment timeline is from October 20 to October 30, 2025, giving a ten-day window for processing.

Applicants are advised to be careful and avoid fake alerts and fraudulent social media posts. Genuine YEIDEP beneficiaries will receive payments ranging from N50,000 to N500,000 once the process officially starts.

Attached below is screenshot of Keystone Bank’s response:

LASU partners OPay on ₦1.2bn 10 year scholarship programme

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LASU partners OPay on ₦1.2bn 10 year scholarship programme

Lagos State University (LASU) has officially joined the list of beneficiaries under OPay’s ₦1.2 billion 10-year scholarship programme following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) held at the institution on Monday.

The partnership, which will see 20 LASU students receive fully funded scholarships each year, is part of OPay’s long-term Empowering Futures initiative. The programme forms a major part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts aimed at supporting academically excellent but financially challenged students in Nigerian tertiary institutions.

Speaking during the signing ceremony, Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University, Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, commended OPay for its commitment to education and youth development in Nigeria. She described the gesture as a “remarkable act of goodwill and corporate social responsibility from OPay Digital Services Limited.”

“Today we gather to celebrate a remarkable gesture of goodwill and corporate social responsibility from OPay Digital Services Limited,” she said. “This generous act underscores OPay’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and supporting the dreams of young Nigerians. The scholarship will undoubtedly alleviate financial burdens and motivate our students to strive for excellence.”

Professor Olatunji-Bello added that the collaboration symbolises a shared vision between OPay and LASU to empower young Nigerians through education and innovation. She emphasised that LASU remains dedicated to providing quality education and holistic development for its students.

“As Nigeria’s leading educational institution, Lagos State University remains committed to providing quality education and holistic development opportunities for our students. We appreciate OPay’s trust in our institution and look forward to a fruitful collaboration,” she stated.

The Registrar of the University, Mr Emmanuel Abiodun Fanu, also expressed appreciation to OPay for extending the scholarship to LASU students, highlighting the long-term impact the initiative will have on their lives.

“We thank OPay for this scholarship opportunity. You may not immediately know the impact this gesture will have, but it will transform lives and motivate these students to become valuable contributors to society,” he said.

Representing OPay at the event, Chief Operating Officer, Elizabeth Wang, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to empowering the next generation through sustainable investments in education.

“Since our establishment in Nigeria in 2018, our mission has been to make financial services more inclusive through technology. Beyond this, we believe education is the foundation of every society — and students represent the future,” she explained. “That’s why OPay is committed to sponsoring 20 students of this university every year for the next 10 years to help them pursue their dreams more easily.”

Ms Wang further revealed that OPay plans to open Cyberlabs and create graduate employment opportunities for students within its workforce of over 5,000 employees, deepening its investment in youth development.

The ₦1.2 billion OPay 10-Year Scholarship Programme reflects the company’s long-term vision to nurture young talent, advance education, and contribute to Nigeria’s socio-economic development through consistent CSR initiatives.

Lagos trade fair to help vendors reach ₦5bn sales in October 2025

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Lagos trade fair to help vendors reach ₦5bn sales in October 2025

The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, in partnership with the entrepreneurial community Naija Brand Chick, has announced the mainland edition of the Lagos Tourism Naija Brand Chick Trade Fair. The event follows the success of the Island edition held in April, which recorded over ₦1 billion in sales. The second leg is scheduled to take place from October 24 to 26, 2025, at the Whitestone Event Centre, Ikeja.

Speaking on the upcoming edition, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Idris Aregbe, said the fair reflects the Lagos State Government’s commitment to building a people-driven creative economy that connects innovation, trade, and culture across the state’s five divisions. He noted that the initiative aligns with Lagos’ vision of promoting commerce and tourism while strengthening small businesses.

Aregbe explained that the event is part of the ongoing “101 Days in Lagos” Tourism and Culture Calendar, a series of entertainment-led activities aimed at boosting commerce, tourism, and citizen engagement across the state. He said, “We are deliberately leveraging entertainment to drive trade, inspired by the spirit of old Lagos, when markets came alive with music, performances, and community energy. Our goal this time is to empower between 100 and 150 vendors and help them achieve ₦5 billion in cumulative sales within three days. It’s ambitious, but we’ve put in the work to make it achievable.”

He further stated that months of strategic planning, vendor selection, and marketing coordination have gone into preparing for the fair, assuring exhibitors of seamless logistics, enhanced visibility, and full support. “Our vendors have nothing to worry about except bringing their A-game. The state, in collaboration with Naija Brand Chick, has built the framework, they only need to complement our efforts with creativity and strong marketing. The Lagos Tourism NBC Trade Fair is a movement where entertainment powers commerce, and Lagos creativity fuels economic growth,” he added.

Aregbe also assured Lagosians that prices at the fair would remain affordable, emphasizing that the essence of the initiative goes beyond sales. According to him, “It is about access, inclusivity, and shared prosperity.”

The Chief Executive Officer of Naija Brand Chick, Mrs. Nelly Agbogu, commended the Lagos State Government for co-hosting two editions of its SME-focused initiative within a year, describing it as a model for public–private collaboration in Nigeria. “This initiative is a game-changer that has empowered countless entrepreneurs, boosted visibility for small businesses, and proven that Lagos is intentional about building a thriving SME ecosystem. I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together and excited to deepen this partnership to unlock even greater opportunities for entrepreneurs. Thanks to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Mr. Idris Aregbe for all they do for Lagos businesses,” Agbogu said.

The Lagos Tourism Naija Brand Chick Trade Fair is expected to attract thousands of visitors, create hundreds of temporary jobs, and serve as a networking hub for entrepreneurs, investors, and small businesses across the state.

Over 1.3 million apply for TVET program, 960000 screened

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Over 1.3 million apply for TVET program, 960000 screened

Nigeria’s drive to expand vocational training has gathered strong momentum as more than 1.3 million young Nigerians have applied for enrollment in the federal government’s new Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) program. The initiative, led by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), aims to equip the country’s youth with practical, job-ready skills to meet labor market demands.

Professor Idris Muhammad Bugaje, Executive Secretary of NBTE, disclosed the figures in an interview with RFI Hausa Radio, noting the massive interest the scheme has generated across the country. “So far, about 1.3 million youth have applied, and 960,000 have been screened,” Bugaje said. “Just last week, the Minister of Education launched training for the first batch of 58,000. You might say this is a small number, but it’s only the beginning.”

According to him, the program will continue to expand as the implementation progresses. He explained that the TVET program, launched by the Ministry of Education, focuses on providing technical and vocational training that prepares Nigerian youth for self-reliance and entrepreneurship. “Nigeria is the country with the largest youth population in the world,” Bugaje stated. “If you look at the numbers, about 70% of Nigerians are under the age of 30. No other country has such a demographic.”

Bugaje highlighted the need to shift from the traditional focus on academic qualifications toward more skill-based education. He argued that Nigeria’s education system has long conditioned students to depend on government jobs that are no longer sufficient. “The problem with formal (Western) education is that it conditions your mind to believe you must get a government job,” he said. “But the government does not have enough jobs for everyone. Youth must be taught skills that help them rely on themselves.”

He added that vocational learning goes beyond classrooms, pointing to informal training spaces such as local workshops and artisan hubs as vital contributors to economic growth. “There are community-based schools everywhere, such as those in Panteka and roadside automobile workshops,” Bugaje explained. “These are also centers for vocational learning. This is a crucial pillar for economic development and needs to be supported.”

Bugaje also revealed that other ministries are complementing the Education Ministry’s efforts through specialized programs. He said the Ministry of Communications has introduced the MTT initiative to train three million youth in digital skills, including content creation and artificial intelligence. In addition, the Ministry of Works has launched NASAP to train one million youth in construction-related trades like masonry, carpentry, tiling, and plaster of Paris (POP).

“Right now in Nigeria, artisans from Benin and Togo are the ones doing our POP work, even in Abuja which is shameful,” Bugaje noted. “Meanwhile, our youth are idle, roaming neighborhoods with no jobs.”

He said while the National Education Loan Fund (NELFund) is managing funding and certification processes, NBTE is committed to monitoring centers and ensuring credible training and valid certifications.

FG denies claims of sponsorship request for Maths olympiad student

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FG denies claims of sponsorship request for Maths olympiad student

The Federal Ministry of Education (FME) has released a statement denying reports about a supposed sponsorship request for a Nigerian student who allegedly qualified to represent the country at the International Mathematics Olympiad in China.

In its statement, the Ministry said, “The Federal Ministry of Education wishes to state clearly that it is not aware of the report circulating online regarding a supposed sponsorship request for a 15-year-old student said to have qualified to represent Nigeria at the International Mathematics Olympiad in China.”

The Ministry further clarified that there is “no record or correspondence in its files indicating any such request for sponsorship from any recognised body.” It urged anyone with relevant or verifiable information about the case to formally present it to the Ministry for necessary action.

It also cautioned the public to “disregard unverified reports and ensure that all education-related matters are confirmed through the Ministry’s official communication channels.”

The Federal Ministry of Education reaffirmed its commitment to supporting and encouraging exceptional students through proper procedures and transparent processes.

Nigeria to unveil hosting plans for world public relations forum Abuja 2026

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Nigeria to unveil hosting plans for world public relations forum Abuja 2026

All is now set for the formal unveiling of Nigeria’s hosting of the World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) Abuja 2026. The National Planning Committee (NPC) of WPRF Abuja 2026, chaired by Dr. Suleiman Haruna, mnipr, has completed all necessary arrangements for the National Unveiling Ceremony, which will officially kick-start activities leading to the major global event.

The unveiling ceremony, which is designed as a hybrid event, will take place on Monday, October 20, 2025, at the NAF Conference Centre, Abuja, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The hybrid format is aimed at ensuring flexibility, wider participation, and increased engagement from both local and international audiences, whether they attend physically or virtually.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, fnipr, is expected to deliver the keynote address. Four key Ministers will also speak at the event, including Hon. Amb. Yusuf M. Tuggar, OON, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Hon. Hannatu Musa Musawa, Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy; Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior; and Hon. Festus Keyamo, CON, SAN, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development.

The National Planning Committee has called on the media to give the unveiling wide coverage, describing it as a major two-hour event that will mark the start of an exciting journey toward WPRF Abuja 2026. “The unveiling will also signal the commencement of Early Bird Registration with special discounts for delegates, while attracting significant media attention and opening doors for active sponsorship drives within Nigeria and internationally,” the Chairman stated.

Dr. Haruna expressed confidence that the National Unveiling will firmly place WPRF Abuja 2026 on the global stage, generating excitement among communication experts and ensuring that Nigerians and international audiences recognize Abuja as the place to be in November 2026.

The National Planning Committee, composed of leading figures in public relations and communication, was established by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), which serves as the host institute for the World Public Relations Forum 2026.

FG new framework to boost humanitarian services, poverty reduction

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FG new framework to boost humanitarian services, poverty reduction

The Federal Government has announced plans to develop a framework that will strengthen collaboration with key stakeholders in delivering humanitarian services across Nigeria.

The Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Tanko Sununu, disclosed this during the 2026 Sectorial Retreat on the Performance Management System held in Niger State. He said the move would help boost humanitarian interventions and support ongoing efforts in poverty reduction across the country.

Dr. Sununu explained that the proposed transparency and accountability framework would help the ministry establish best practices and improve its image both locally and internationally. He noted that the retreat aimed to create a strong foundation for the newly approved National Council on Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction.

“The Ministry will adopt the three pillars of the new performance culture, which include clarity of purpose,” he said. “I urge all participants to contribute meaningfully to the progress of this programme.”

He added that the ministry was transitioning from vague job descriptions to clearly defined key performance indicators. According to him, the new Performance Management System, PMS, would not be a one-year form-filling exercise but an ongoing process designed to track progress and improve efficiency.

“Our new Performance Management System is not an administrative burden; it is a strategic tool,” Dr. Sununu stated. “It is designed to create a direct line of sight between the Ministry’s high-level objectives—the 8-Point Agenda of the President—and our Ministry’s specific mandate and the daily tasks of every Director, Unit, and staff member.”

Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Yakubu Kofar Mata, said the retreat was a platform to hold critical discussions, share ideas, and build capacity for a more robust system that could track progress and measure outcomes effectively.

Mr. Kofar Mata emphasized that the PMS would help align the Ministry’s work with President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s goals, describing it as a standard for evaluating performance and setting benchmarks for the civil service.

COF final year student support fund 2025 offers N1 million

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COF final year student support fund 2025 offers N1 million

The Christiana Omosigho Foundation (COF) has announced the launch of the COF Final Year Student Support Fund 2025, a new initiative aimed at assisting final-year students across Nigerian tertiary institutions. The foundation is offering financial support of up to N1,000,000 to help students complete their education without financial stress.

According to the foundation, the program is designed to assist outstanding and hardworking students facing financial challenges. “Every student deserves the chance to finish strong, regardless of their financial background,” the foundation stated.

Successful applicants will receive up to ₦1,000,000 to cover project expenses, maintenance, and tuition-related costs for one academic year. The goal is to help students concentrate fully on their final-year work without worrying about financial burdens.

The COF explained that the scholarship also provides mentorship and empowerment opportunities to beneficiaries. “We want to not only support students financially but also guide them toward personal and professional growth,” the foundation added.

The foundation outlined several benefits for successful applicants, including up to ₦250,000 for project expenses, ₦80,000 for maintenance allowance, and additional support for tuition or other academic needs.

Eligibility for the COF Final Year Student Support Fund requires applicants to be final-year students in an accredited Nigerian tertiary institution. They must provide a signed transcript verified by both their Faculty Officer and Head of Department (HOD), present a valid student ID card, and have no carryovers in their academic record.

Applicants are also required to create a one-minute video explaining why they deserve the support, post it on their social media page, and tag @christianaomosigho_foundation while inviting the foundation as a collaborator. A referee must be present in the video. Candidates must also submit a one-page statement of eligibility outlining their reasons for applying.

The next step involves filling out the online application form available through the link in the foundation’s bio. Applicants are to upload all required documents, including their signed transcript, valid student ID, and CV if available.

All applications must be submitted on or before November 13th, 2025. The foundation emphasized that late submissions will not be considered.

“The final year of school can be financially demanding, from project work to living costs. This fund is designed to give students the peace of mind they need to focus on their academic success,” the statement noted.

Interested applicants can visit the official COF application page Link to apply.

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