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December 1, 2023

Jigawa government to spend N1 billion on scholarships, school projects

The Jigawa government has approved over N1 billion for foreign scholarships and school infrastructure development projects in the state.

Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi
November 24, 2023

Gov. Lawal suspends Zamfara private schools’ licences, declares state of emergency on education

According to him, the neglect affects both primary and tertiary education, saddled with a poor learning environment and poorly trained personnel.

Dauda Lawal-Dare
October 10, 2023

European asylum applications soar above 800,000 in 2023, highest since 2016

More than 800,000 asylum applications have been filed in the European Union, Norway, and Switzerland this year up to October.

Refugees seeking asylum photo used to illustrate this story (Credit: New York Times)
October 2, 2023

International Friendlies: Omeruo, Iwobi, Osayi-Samuel, Moffi return to Super Eagles squad

The players were absent from the team that demolished Sao Tome and Principe in last month’s 2023 AFCON qualifier in Uyo.

Iwobi, Omeruo
September 22, 2023

EU recorded 25% increase in asylum applications in June 2023: Report

In June, 83,385 people applied for international protection in one of the bloc’s 27 member states.

Asylum Seekers
September 4, 2023

Israel announces plan to deport 25,000 African migrants after Eritreans riot in Tel Aviv

“They don’t need to be here. It’s not their place,” Mr Ben-Gvir said.

Eritrean violent clash in Tel Aviv
June 4, 2023

Nigeria, others sign MoU with Bulgarian news agency

Both BTA and individual agencies are entitled to use the information received from the other in their news services.

Bulgarian news agency
May 1, 2023

Fintech group Admirals enters Nigerian market with new Lagos offices

With a variety of branded giveaways and raffle prizes, the Admirals launch event was designed to be a fun and engaging experience for the participants.

Admirals' Officer
March 21, 2023

Haaland to miss Norway’s Euro qualifiers with groin injury

The Norwegian Football Federation announced on Tuesday.

Erling Haaland
March 6, 2023

Spain reduces Nigerian, other African migrants’ entry by nearly 60%

Spanish authorities cut down the influx of African migrants by almost 60 per cent.

Nigerians abroad