US To End Work Permits For International Students

The Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, a vital bridge for international students in the United States, has come under increasing scrutiny. Designed to offer temporary work opportunities to students on F-1 visas, OPT allows them to gain hands-on experience after graduation, particularly in STEM fields where they can work for up to three years. However,…

Federal Government Launches E-Gates and Eco-Friendly CNG Buses at Lagos Airport

The Federal Government has inaugurated a state-of-the-art electronic gate (E-gate) at the departure wing of Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. The groundbreaking initiative, spearheaded by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, was officially unveiled during a ceremony on Friday. The introduction of the E-gate is a significant milestone in the…

Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Remanded in Kuje Prison Pending Bail Application

Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has remanded Yahaya Bello, the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, to the Kuje Correctional Centre. This decision came after the court refused to grant his bail application, citing procedural irregularities. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged Bello and…