The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) says more than ₦206 billion has been disbursed to students and tertiary institutions across the country within the past two years, in what officials describe as a major step toward expanding access to higher education in Nigeria. A member of the NELFUND Board, Umar Faruk-Lawal, disclosed this while speaking…
The Central Bank of Nigeria plans to expand eNaira use under its Payments System Vision 2028, potentially enabling salaries, pensions, and welfare payments through the digital currency.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a strong critique of Nigeria’s democratic journey, arguing that the system has failed to deliver meaningful improvements in the lives of ordinary citizens under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In an open letter released to mark Democracy Day, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the true measure…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has provided a fresh update on the ongoing efforts to rescue the students and teachers abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area, revealing that intelligence reports indicate the victims are still being held within the expansive Old Oyo National Park. The governor shared the update in his latest newsletter,…
SpaceX has officially entered a new chapter in its history after making its highly anticipated debut on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol SPCX. The listing marks the largest initial public offering ever recorded, solidifying the aerospace giant’s position among the most valuable companies in the United States. The company raised an extraordinary…
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss the Black Stars’ 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Panama after Canadian authorities denied his visa application, FIFA has confirmed.
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has issued a stern warning to enrolment partners working with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), stating that anyone found engaging in fraudulent National Identification Number (NIN) registration could face up to seven years in prison upon conviction. The warning was delivered during a security…
Senegalese authorities have confirmed that no official supporters’ delegation will attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States after visa applications were denied, affecting the Lions of Teranga’s famous fan presence.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the renaming and revitalisation of the Institute of Petroleum Studies in Kaduna as the General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua University of Geological Sciences and Engineering Technology, in recognition of the late military officer and statesman’s contributions to Nigeria’s democratic development. The announcement was made during the president’s 2026 Democracy Day national…
The United States is reportedly preparing to reduce fighter jets, surveillance aircraft, aerial refueling tankers, and naval assets assigned to NATO operations in Europe, signaling a shift in defense strategy and burden-sharing within the alliance.
