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Understand JAMB’s age requirement for UTME and admission. Learn why candidates under 16 may write the exam but face strict conditions for admission.
Nigerian Army troops successfully rescued 10 civilians in coordinated operations across Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara states. Read more about the rescue effor
An APC chieftain commends Minister Tunji-Ojo for providing direct cash relief to over 1,000 Ondo flood victims, easing their pain and reflecting the Renewe
By Femi Bolaji
JALINGO — The Accord Party candidate for Karim-Lamido/Lau/Ardo-Kola Federal Constituency in Taraba State, Dr Kenneth Tijo, has unveiled his legislative agenda, promising closer engagement with constituents and greater attention to grassroots development.
Speaking in Jalingo during the unveiling of his legislative blueprint, Tijo said the constituency currently ...
Youth corps members in Abuja, Lagos and Enugu have applauded the Federal Government and the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) for introducing technical capacity-building training in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicle conversion and retrofitting. The programme, implemented by the NADDC in collaboration with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) under its Skills ...
The Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said the union is ready to sit down any time it is invited by the state government to resolve the lingering issues affecting the university. Speaking on Thursday in a news briefing, Chairman of ASUU-KASU, Comrade Abubakar Abdullahi, said the
Former Miss South Africa contestant and Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 winner, Chidimma Adetshina, has accused South African authorities of treating her unfairly and targeting her amid a legal battle over her potential deportation and detention.
Adetshina made the remarks on Wednesday after the Cape Town Regional Court postponed proceedings in her case.
Speaking to ...
‘You are first Nigerian government official to visit us’ — Refugees
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri
Yobe State Governor and Chairman of the Lake Chad Governors’ Forum, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, on Wednesday visited Nigerian refugees at the Kaya site in Lac Province, Republic of Chad, to assess their welfare.
Buni commended the peaceful coexistence between the refugees, their ...
Remote work has become a normal part of life for millions of people. While working from home offers flexibility, it also means spending long hours in front of computers, tablets and smartphones.
Two men have been arraigned in Lagos over allegations that sensitive banking access details were illegally shared to help gain entry into a bank's computer systems.
Elon Musk argued that Delta would lose customers by not choosing Starlink.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesDelta Air Lines chose Amazon Leo for its in-flight WiFi instead of Starlink.Elon Musk has frequently criticized the decision and said Delta would lose customers."It will get much worse," Musk replied to an X post about passengers picking rivals with Starlink over Delta.Elon Musk isn't over Delta Air ...
House of Representatives candidate of the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) for Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency of
Download logoSouth Sudan is moving towards its first national elections since independence while the political, security and human rights safeguards required for a peaceful and credible vote that delivers democratic change are largely absent, the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan warned today in its new Advisory. The Commission cautioned that elections held without a strategy for ...
A UK coroner has raised a serious warning about the shortage of dietitians in psychiatric hospitals after a vulnerable patient died without receiving specialist nutrition support.
A health expert warns Nigerians against using palm oil, vegetable oil, and other oil-based substances as sexual lubricants, advising water-based options fo
Merck and Moderna have reported positive results from the first late-stage trial of their personalised cancer vaccine
Queen Camilla has spoken publicly about the emotional strain of keeping King Charles health diagnosis private while attending the Ebor Festival in York.
Former Zambian minister Mutotwe Kafwaya was killed during a security raid linked to the opposition leader. Learn more about the Zambian minister killed.
Finance Minister Oyedele suggests some students may be receiving NELFUND loans without informing their parents. Learn how to check and apply for the Nigeri
Spur Corporation has continued closing John Dory’s restaurants in South Africa.
The South African Post Office has partnered with the new operator of the South African National Lottery, Sizekhaya Holdings.
By Osita Ngwu
Nigeria stands at a consequential point in its economic journey. The country has begun the difficult process of confronting structural weaknesses that have constrained growth, investment and productivity for years. The challenge before us now is to ensure that economic reform translates into what every Nigerian can understand and feel: jobs, incomes, enterprise and a more ...
One of the charges accused Aghogho and Chukwuebuka, in collaboration with Scott, of unlawfully supplying an access code identified as a local Administrative Credential, ITSD, between July 24 and 26, 2026.
Police have launched an urgent investigation after a woman in her 40s was allegedly sexually assaulted near Bournemouth beach.
Nigerian television producer Theo Ukpaa and his production company, Tiger Republic Films, are strengthening their position in West Africa’s television industry through a multi-million-naira production partnership with ZeeWorld, delivering a growing slate of locally produced entertainment formats for the broadcaster.
At least three people have been killed and 40 others injured after a wave of Russian missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv, as Ukraine continues to face shortages of air-defence missiles. Residential buildings, warehouses, a children’s hospital and a school were among the structures damaged in the overnight attacks, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service.
“I won’t sign him. We already have the best players,” Mourinho said, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Atiku Abubakar, ADC presidential candidate, declares 2027 will be his final presidential bid. Learn more about his stance on the upcoming election.
Akwa Ibom residents are questioning Governor Umo Eno’s performance as criticism intensifies over how the state has deployed N2.934 trillion, amid growing demands for more projects, jobs and opportunities.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly preparing to leave the US and return to Britain with their children.
A Nigerian woman from Gombe State, Maryam Danazimi Ibrahim, has emerged the winner of the Female Tafsir category at the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for the Memorization, Recitation and Interpretation of the Holy Qur’an in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Danazimi’s achievement places Nigeria among the countries that recorded notable successes at the landmark edition of
Panuel, an investment-management company with a focus on international finance and global trade, has advocated for smarter capital management as Africa prepares for its next phase of economic growth.
Lawmaker representing Kogi West, Senator Sunday Karimi, has announced a N300 million bursary scheme for indigenous students of
The 2027 presidential campaign season has kicked off in Abuja with an unusual display that quickly caught public attention.
Keystone Bank Limited has graduated and inducted 62 young professionals from the 29th Stream of its Banking School Programme into its workforce, following their successful completion of the bank’s flagship capacity-building initiative.
Jeff Yew, a Malaysian crypto executive, has plans for the former Network School campus in Forest City, Malaysia.Monochrome Asset Management.Network School, a tech commune founded by former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan, was shut down by authorities in July.Its former campus sits in Forest City, Malaysia's $100 billion "ghost town" development.Now, a local crypto executive wants to turn it into a ...
The Managing Director of Nigeria Health Watch, Vivianne Ihekweazu, has called for greater use of local data to guide Nigeria’s malaria interventions, saying subnational tailoring (SNT) can help the country make better use of limited resources and reduce its status as one of the countries bearing the world’s heaviest malaria burdens. Speaking at a virtual
Melinda Sue Gordon, Universal Pictures/ReutersThis post originally appeared in the Business Insider Today newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here.Hollywood's wrapping up a massive summer at the movies. Will a change of season bring a change of fortune?From blockbusters (The Odyssey, Spider-Man: Brand New Day) to surprise hits (Obsession, Backrooms), Hollywood has ...
Nigerian Army troops recovered AK-47 rifles, other weapons, and ammunition in Plateau State during an operation to prevent a planned attack. The Army recov
Atiku Abubakar dismisses Olusegun Obasanjo’s electoral strength, stating Arewa made him president in 1999 amid their renewed political feud.
China sentences Evergrande founder Xu Jiayin to life in prison and fines the property giant over $2 billion for large-scale financial fraud and other crime
Two outstanding students of Stanfield College have received a major boost to their future, with a firm rewarding
read more Firm rewards two Starfield College students with land, cash
The Army said troops immediately deployed for a fighting patrol and raid of suspected locations with the aim of recovering the missing cattle and arresting those responsible.
Kano State Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, has called for stronger data protection measures in government institutions to safeguard citizens’ personal information and sustain public confidence in government services. Garo made the call on Thursday while representing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at a Data Privacy Implementation Workshop for States organised by the Nigerian Governors’ Forum
Baba Malam Wali, Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State, has assured that betray trust reposed
read more Yobe: I won’t turn my back on Buni, Geidam if elected – Wali
By Adewale Adesewa
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has drawn attention online after a video showed him prostrating before his elder brother, Dr Adedeji Adeleke, following his victory in the state’s governorship election.
The video, shared on X by media publisher Dele Momodu, captured Adeleke observing the traditional Yoruba gesture of respect as he greeted his elder brother ...
The rand has experienced another wave of strengthening against the US dollar after minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting put the greenback on edge.
Chairman of Geregu Power Plc, Senator Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, has personally provided the funds required to settle the company’s outstanding bond obligation, following the recent default on a scheduled coupon and principal repayment.
The obligation arose from Geregu Power’s N40.09 billion Series 1 Senior Unsecured Bond issued in July 2022, more than three years before the current ...
*Hope rises for additional 40,000bpd oil output in 18 months
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Nigerian affiliate of ExxonMobil, Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria (Offshore East) Limited, operator of the Usan field located in Oil Mining Lease (OML) 138 has announced the arrival of the Noble Gerry de Souza – an untra deepwater drillship, in Nigerian waters.
This development marks ...
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The body of 18-year-old Lily Hooper has been found in dense bushland in New South Wales, Australia, after an eight-day search. Police confirm the tragic di
The DSS has arrested Moferewa Maiye for impersonating an officer and extorting Abuja motorists with a toy gun. Learn more about the DSS arrest.
Nicole Moonsamy is the Head of Textiles and Wood Products at the IDC and plays a crucial role in helping entrepreneurs and startups get the funding they need.
A subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corp. has moved an ultra-deepwater drillship into Nigerian waters to begin drilling work aimed at
read more ExxonMobil’s Nigeria unit sends deepwater rig to boost Usan field output by 40,000 barrels
Geregu Power Plc has reconnected to the national electricity grid following the completion of the rehabilitation of one of its
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, on Wednesday presented President Bola Tinubu administration’s reform scorecard, stating how the government’s economic reforms have affected government finances, foreign exchange reserves, investment, inflation, household welfare and economic growth.
Blaqbonez further explained that although he cut contact with the lady in question, Odumodu regarded him as an enemy since the encounter.
The Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister of Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has revealed that though Nigeria’s revenue earnings increased to N20.4 trillion between June 2023 and December 2025, the increments only partly funded the Federal Government’s N30.64 trillion expenses within the same period. Speaking in Abuja, the Minister explained that “between June 2023 and
Jimoh said that the farmer was killed in his farm on Aug. 15, at Oligbe farm settlement in Okitipupa.
The United Kingdom has lowered the minimum age for aspiring train drivers from 20 to 18, opening up new career opportunities for
…populist movements targeting foreigners have been labelled as flawed. A report by Statistics South Africa reveals that business insolvencies
read more South African business insolvencies rose to 134% in July
Vice-Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has urged Nigerians to support the Obi–Kwankwaso ticket in the 2027 presidential election, saying the country stands at a critical crossroads. Kwankwaso made the call in a message to Nigerians to mark the official commencement of the 2027 presidential campaign, in which he
By Adeola Badru
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has intensified efforts to resolve its internal disagreements ahead of the 2027 general elections, as its National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, received the report of the state reconciliation committee in Ibadan.
The meeting was conspicuously held in the absence of some of the party’s prominent aggrieved governorship ...
Police in the capital have arrested 40 suspects in a series of operations targeting traffic robbers, armed robbers, kidnappers and other offenders.
The mindset shift I have learned about cybersecurity One thing I have come to understand about cybersecurity is that it
read more Beyond compliance: Building cybersecurity as a strategic business capability
Women drove 71.4 per cent of that growth, with their participation increasing particularly in nursing, midwifery and community health work.
…Commends Imo, Abia, Enugu as 83 more evacuees arrive
By Nkiruka Nnorom
The Federal Government has called on state governments to complement its efforts in evacuating and resettling Nigerians at risk abroad, warning that no citizen should be abandoned to an uncertain fate.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made the appeal in an update posted on her X ...
Suge Knight, a friend and associate of late rapper Tupac Shakur, has revealed that Tupac was cremated after his death and that his ashes were later smoked by his mother and others. Knight made the revelation amid the ongoing trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is accused of orchestrating Tupac’s 1996 killing, according to
A Nigerian national has died after he was detained and questioned by railway police officials at Surat Railway Station in India, with authorities launching an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was travelling from Mumbai to Delhi aboard the Golden Temple Express when he was detained
For sixty days, freedom was stripped away under the dark canopy of the Kaduna wilderness.
Former military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd.), has said the scale of corruption in Nigeria today makes the military administrations of
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has made a major political declaration ahead of the 2027 elections, throwing his support behind President Tinubu and the Rainbow Coalition.
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Prof. Taiwo Oyedele, who said federal allocations alone cannot guarantee prosperity for states, urging them to develop sustainable sources of revenue and drive economic growth.
Another headline features hoodlums shooting at Governor ...
“FAAN wishes to clarify that its position is not, and has never been, directed at limiting passengers’ access to transportation options or undermining the important role that e-hailing services play in providing convenient mobility to air travellers,” it said.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty ImagesMicrosoft is hiring a legal engineer — a role that blends legal experience and technical skills.The hire will help shape how Microsoft's commercial lawyers use artificial intelligence.The legal engineer has also become a must-have role for startups competing to serve large law firms.Microsoft appears to want to put its legal ...
South Africa's planned capital expenditure for 2026 raises concerns about the country's GDP growth, given the close link between the two.
A deadly late-night attack has thrown a Sokoto community into panic after armed bandits invaded Dinawa village and exchanged gunfire with security forces.
Ogun State Police have relaunched a major traffic enforcement operation targeting motorists who put road users at risk and disrupt traffic flow.
Absa has been appointed as the Master Custodian for the R3.5 trillion Government Employees' Pension Fund (GEPF).
He challenged 2Face, Davido and Burna Boy to deny the allegations.
As industrial technologies continue to evolve and mining, manufacturing and industrial businesses across Africa pursue greater productivity, improved safety, operational efficiency and more sustainable practices, the need for practical technologies, trusted expertise and strong business partnerships has never been greater. From automation and digitalisation to energy efficiency, sustainability ...