NELFUND To Improve Student Loan Access With Tech
Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, says it is working on building a technology driven system that would improve easy access to its loans, following allegations of mismanagement of 100 billion naira. Its Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr, gave the assurances yesterday in Abuja while addressing Polytechnics, Monotechnics and Institutes at a Stakeholders Engagement Session on NELFUND […]
Senate sets up 19-Member Ad-hoc Committee to Oversee Rivers Emergency Rule
Senate has constituted an 18-member committee to oversee the activities of the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas. Announcing this at yesterday’s plenary, President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, named Senator Opeyemi Bamidele as Chairman of the Committee. Akpabio insisted that the committee’s role was critical in ensuring effective legislative oversight in […]
Skales hit single ‘Shake Body’ Goes Viral on TikTok After 10 Years
Nigerian singer, Skales is currently enjoying a commercial resurgence of his 10 year old single ‘Shake Body’ which has gone viral on TikTok. Skales has teased a new song that pays tribute to Barcelona teenage superstar Lamine Yamal titled ‘Dance Like Lamine Yamal’ who has helped him score a global hit reaching 1 million monthly […]
JAMB Releases Statistical Analysis of 2025 UTME Results
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the statistical analysis of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. From the statistics released yesterday via the board’s official X handle, out of 1,955,069 candidates who sat for the 2025 UTME, more than 1.5 million scored less than 200 points in the examination, only […]
FEC Approves Renewed Hope Nigeria First Policy
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a new policy directive by President Bola Tinubu called the “Renewed Hope Nigeria First Policy” aimed at prioritizing all Nigerian businesses, goods, and services as well as foster a new business culture in the country. Briefing journalists after the FEC meeting at the State House, Abuja, the Minister […]
Flying Eagles Claim Slim Victory in U-20 AFCON Opener
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles began their campaign at the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on a flying note with a 1–0 victory over Tunisia in their opening Group B match late yesterday. The victory earns Nigeria three crucial points in Group B, as they will face Morocco in their next group match on Sunday […]
Organised Labour Demands Upward Review of Retirement Age
The organised Labour is demanding the upward review of retirement age for all categories of civil servants, as well as payment of all outstanding allowances, pensions and gratuities across the nation. Addressing workers at the May Day celebration in Eagle Square, Abuja, NLC National President, Joe Ajaero, said it was imperative to extend the revised […]
CAC issues 6-Week Notice For Unregistered Businesses
The Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, has ordered all businesses operating in Nigeria, to, within six-weeks, comply with the registration requirements of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, CAMA, 2020. In a circular yesterday, the Commission noted that after the ultimatum, it would take necessary legal action against erring offenders who fail to comply. It warned […]
Federal Government Targets N1.5tr Investment In Medical Education
The Federal Government has launched a N110 billion Tertiary Education Trust Fund project to rehabilitate medical schools in 18 universities across Nigeria. Each of the beneficiary institutions will receive approximately N4 billion to rehabilitate infrastructure, including lecture theaters, laboratories, and student hostels. The project aims to expand the country’s capacity to train medical professionals, including […]
Davido Brings “5IVE” to Life with Intimate Meet-and-Greet
Nigerian superstar Davido has hosted an exclusive meet-and-greet event to celebrate the release of his new album “5IVE”. The event, powered by Spotify, brought together 50 superfans who passed a quiz on Davido’s music to earn a spot. Davido made a surprise entrance, and fans shared their love for the album, with “10 Kilo” emerging […]
