Paul Okah

Nigeria

Journalist at Blueprint

Paul Okah is an Abuja based journalist, blogger and Vox Pop Editor for Blueprint Newspapers.

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FCET Akoka: NANS demand urgent intervention in leadership vacuum, welfare

1 week ago | blueprint.ng | Paul Okah

The National Association of Nigerian Students, Joint Campus Council (NANS JCC) Lagos state has raised alarm over it called the worsening state of affairs at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka, “where a dangerous leadership vacuum and growing administrative irresponsibility continue.” In a statement on Sunday, jointly signed by Comrade Abdul-Raheem, Abdul-Quadri Chairman, NANS JCC Lagos State and Comrade Ridwan Ajayi, Public Relations Officer (PRO), the Association urged the...
Art, culture: FG partners Emirates to boost inbound tourism

1 week ago | blueprint.ng | Paul Okah

In a landmark move to advance Nigeria’s tourism sector, the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Emirates at the 2025 Arabian Travel Market in Dubai.
2025 UTME/JAMB: Candidates, parents’ concerns over distant posting, timing

1 week ago | blueprint.ng | Paul Okah

On April 24, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) commenced the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for 2,083,600 candidates across 887 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres nationwide. However, candidates, parents and observers have lamented over alleged posting to far away centres and timing issues, but JAMB maintains stance on procedures. PAUL OKAH reports.
NSE committed to prioritising health, safety of workers- Oguntala

1 week ago | blueprint.ng | Paul Okah

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Thursday, said it remains committed to supporting policies and programmes that prioritise the health and safety of workers, especially as they navigate the digital transformation of work.
Ex-Appeal Court President Ayo Salami heads AATU varsity BOT

1 week ago | blueprint.ng | Paul Okah

A former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice (Dr) Isa Ayo Salami has been appointed the chairman of the Board of Trustees of Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin University. Other BOT members are Prof Popoola, Ademola Oladapo; Prof. Angela Freemanmirin; Prof Umaru Alhaji Pate; and Shehu Ahmed Moyosore Esq. The Founder/ Chancellor of the university, Alhaji Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin, thanked all appointees for accepting the offer which was based on their honesty, credibility, and high moral integrity.
Only CAN President can issue official national, international statements - Okoh

1 week ago | blueprint.ng | Paul Okah

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said the authority to issue official press statements on behalf of CAN resides solely with the President, as stipulated in the its constitution. In a statement on Thursday in Abuja, signed by CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the religious body, said the clarification is necessary to ensure accurate public representation and to prevent the spread of misinformation.
2025 UTME: We spend over N200,000 to support each deaf candidate in 11 centres- Oloyede

2 weeks ago | blueprint.ng | Paul Okah

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disclosed that it spends over N200,000 on every deaf candidate that registers to participate in its Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in 11 disability-specialised centres, noting it is a cost worth bearing. The Registrar of JAMB, Prof Ishaq Oloyede, stated this Tuesday at National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), when he accompanied the Minister of State for Education, Prof.
Environment minister reveals FG’s interventions in combating environmental, climate challenges

2 weeks ago | blueprint.ng | Paul Okah

Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has said Nigeria remains committed to its environmental and climate action goals, initiated in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and through targeted policies and programs.
Breaking: FG scraps ‘controversial’ BEA scholarship programme

2 weeks ago | blueprint.ng | Paul Okah

Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, Tuesday, announced the cancellation of the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship programme. Speaking during a courtesy visit by newly elected officials of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Alausa described the BEA as a waste of resources since Nigerian universities already offer the same courses that students were being sponsored to study abroad.
Like JAMB, WAEC, NECO CBT exam for take off in 2026 - Minister

2 weeks ago | blueprint.ng | Paul Okah

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has commended the Joint Admissions Matriculation Board (JAMB) on successes recorded with the use of Computer Based Test (CBT) in the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). He then said the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and the National Examiner Council (NECO) will also be CBT from November, 2025.