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The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education, Angela Ajala, has unveiled plans to introduce a competency-based digital curriculum across Nigeria’s colleges of education, declaring that her administration is determined to restore the prestige of teacher education and produce a new generation of digitally skilled, globally competitive teachers. Ajala made the disclosure on Wednesday in Abuja during activities marking her first 100 days in office, where she outlined a reform agenda centred on curriculum modernisation, digital transformation, skills acquisition, inclusive education and the implementation of the dual-mandate policy. According to her, the reforms are aimed at addressing…

Bob Iger’s tenure as CEO of Disney came to an end a few months ago, after two decades of leading the entertainment giant through some of its most pivotal transformations and acquisitions. Iger, in an exit interview with The Financial Times, has now confirmed some significant efforts that didn’t pan out, such as walking away from buying Twitter, being snubbed by Apple, and losing out on the James Bond franchise.According to Iger, Disney came close to buying Twitter from co-founder Jack Dorsey “at a very attractive price,” sometime prior to Elon Musk buying the social media platform in 2022 and…

Bitcoin (BTC) is “compressed” at low levels but its classic cycles remain intact, say new research.Key points:Bitcoin is acting just like in prior cycles as it circles a key four-year trend line.Analysis says that BTC price action is currently “compressed” as it trades below a $76,400 target.A new estimate put the bear market as just over 70% complete.Analysis on $62,000 BTC price: Bitcoin “not broken”In an X post on Wednesday, analyst David Eng said that BTC price action still “runs on two clocks.”“400-day clock, $BTC looks cyclical. ~4-year clock, the cycle noise gets filtered out and the adoption structure appears,”…

Taylor Swift treated attendees of fiancé Travis Kelce’s Tight End University (TEU) to a surprise performance. Swift, 36, took to the stage at the summit’s “Tight Ends & Friends” benefit concert at The Pinnacle in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, June 23, where she performed “Love Story” with fellow musical guest Lainey Wilson. Rocking a strapless black dress with a silver fringed asymmetrical hemline, Swift gave Wilson, 34, a hug before she addressed the crowd. “[“Love Story”] was a very special request from a very special tight end,” Swift told fans, per social media footage captured by a USA Today reporter.…

The Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Dennis Guwor, has urged lawmakers to be united and committed to advancing good governance as the House commenced its Fourth Session. Speaking during Tuesday’s plenary, Mr Guwor said members must remain focused on their constitutional responsibilities and continue to meet the expectations of the people. The speaker expressed gratitude to God for preserving the lives of lawmakers throughout the legislative recess and granting them safe return to legislative duties. He noted that the new session presents another opportunity for the assembly to strengthen its contributions to peace, development and prosperity of Delta.…

Lafarge Africa, acquired by Chinese investors from the Swiss-based Holcim Group last year, has adopted HBM Nigeria Plc as its new name. According to a regulatory filing sighted on Tuesday, the cement maker’s new name tallies with the company’s long-term goals and its resolve to better serve stakeholders. “The name change received full shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on the 30th of April 2026,” the company stated in the Nigerian Exchange filing. “The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has officially approved and issued the Certificate of Incorporation reflecting the name change,” it added. In December 2024, Lafarge…

France head coach Didier Deschamps has temporarily stepped away from the national team’s FIFA World Cup campaign following the death of his mother, the French Football Federation (FFF) confirmed on Tuesday. The federation announced that the 57-year-old will return to France to attend the funeral and will miss both the team’s preparations and their final Group I fixture against Norway on Friday in Foxborough, Massachusetts. In a statement, the FFF revealed that Deschamps received the news of his mother’s passing on Tuesday morning and subsequently agreed with federation president Philippe Diallo to leave the squad’s base camp in the United…

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s extractive sector have raised concerns over the human and environmental consequences of methane emissions and gas flaring in the Niger Delta, warning that the country’s ambition to expand gas production could come at a heavy cost if stronger accountability and enforcement mechanisms are not put in place. The concerns were raised on Tuesday during a webinar titled “Leveraging Media Storytelling to Strengthen Accountability and Enforcement on Methane Emissions,” organised as part of an advocacy campaign to amplify Flaring Lives, a documentary that exposes the human cost of methane emissions in Nigeria’s oil-producing communities. The documentary, co-produced by…

Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested three suspects in connection with a case of culpable homicide and suspected armed robbery in Gwaram Town, Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesman, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday. According to him, the suspects were arrested following an investigation into a report lodged at the Alkaleri Divisional Police Headquarters on March 7, 2026. He said one of the suspects, identified as Muhammad Umar, popularly known as “Jijji,” aged 25, was apprehended on June 19, 2026, while in possession of a motorcycle belonging…

The Niger State House of Assembly on Tuesday suspended plenary indefinitely, citing “unresolved issues” with the executive arm of the state government. The suspension followed a motion moved by Mohammed Abubakar-Kabir, member representing Chanchaga Constituency, popularly known as Ustaz, urging the House to suspend proceedings until all “unresolved issues” with the executive “are addressed.” Although he did not disclose the alleged unresolved issues, Ustaz told the House that posterity would judge members if they continued to allow pending issues with the executive to be swept under the carpet. He added that the current lawmakers must take action to safeguard the…