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NiMet forecasts nationwide three days rain from Wednesday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rain from Wednesday to Friday across the country.
NiMet’s weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja envisaged early morning thunderstorms on Wednesday over parts of Taraba, Kaduna and Adamawa in the northern region.
It anticipated thunderstorms with rain over parts of Kebbi, Taraba, Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna, Kano, Sokoto, Gombe and Bauchi States later in the day.
, early morning thunderstorms are expected over parts of Benue, Kwara, Niger, the Federal Capital Territory, and Nasarawa States in the North Central region.
“Later in the day, thunderstorms with rain are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, Kwara, Kogi and Plateau States.
“In the southern region, a cloudy atmosphere is expected with chances of morning rain over parts of Ondo, Ekiti and Edo States.“
Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms with rain are anticipated over parts of Imo, Enugu, Abia, Ebonyi, Anambra, Ondo, Oyo, Ogun, Ekiti, Edo, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Rivers during the afternoon or evening hours,” it said.
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FG Mandates 12 Years Entry Age Into JSS1 for Public and Private Schools

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa on Friday announced the entry age for pupils seeking admission into Junior Secondary Schools (JSS1) after completing six years of primary education at 12.
This is contained in a new policy document on non-state schools as unveiled by the ministry.
He acknowledged that non-state schools (referred to as independent or private schools or non-government schools, are educational institutions not managed by the government) are increasingly playing a major role in education provision in the country, despite variations in the quality of education being offered across the categories of schools.
The Federal Ministry of Education emphasised that the age of enrolment, “Nursery education shall be of three years’ duration.
“Children shall be admitted into nursery one when they attain the age of three years, nursery two on attaining the age of four, and one year of compulsory pre-primary education (Kindergarten) on attaining the age of five years, by the specification of Section 2 (17) of the NPE, 2013 Edition.”
On the age of enrolment for junior secondary schools, the policy clearly stated that, “Basic education shall be of nine years’ duration.
There shall be a six-year primary and a three-year Junior Secondary School (JSS). Children shall be admitted into primary one when they attain the age of six years.
“Every child must complete six years of primary education. They shall be admitted into Junior Secondary School (JSS1) when they have completed six years of primary education, at around the age of 12 years.”
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EKEDC: Prepare for 4-day maintenance outage
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) in a customer notice on Friday, said the outage will take place from Monday, July 28, to Thursday, August 21, 2025, running daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) will embark on a planned maintenance operation that is expected to last four days.
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) in a customer notice on Friday, said the outage will take place from Monday, July 28, to Thursday, August 21, 2025, running daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The company explained that the disruption is necessary to allow TCN to carry out critical maintenance works on the Omotosho – Ikeja West 330kV power line.
The repair activity is expected to lead to intermittent power outages and load shedding across EKEDC’s distribution network, which covers key areas of Lagos.
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Senate Goes on Break Until September 23
“Standing and ad hoc committees must use the two-month break effectively to conclude their assignments for legislative consideration and adoption upon resumption,” Senator Akpabio stated.

The Senate has adjourned plenary activities until 23 September 2025.
The adjournment followed a motion moved by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, after a closed-door executive session that lasted over an hour.
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, explained before the motion was seconded by Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro (PDP–Benue), that the break marks the end of the current legislative year.
He clarified that plenary was merely suspended and directed all ad hoc and standing committees to conclude work on pending reports ahead of resumption.
“Standing and ad hoc committees must use the two-month break effectively to conclude their assignments for legislative consideration and adoption upon resumption,” Senator Akpabio stated.
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