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April 20, 2026

Gov. Ododo’s Institutional Investment Yielding great results , PAAU Secures Massive NUC Accreditation Success For 27 Programmes

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Kogi state has recorded a significant academic milestone as the National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted Full Accreditation to five (5) postgraduate and 22 undergraduate programmes spread across Faculties/Colleges, following the October/November 2025 accreditation exercise. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, who disclosed... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
April 19, 2026

Breaking News: JAMB Releases Additional 1.26 Million UTME Results, Total Hits 1.89 Million

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18. According to the Board, a total of 1,264,940 results from the two days are now available for candidates to access, bringing the total number... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
April 18, 2026

Rescued Kidnap Victims Not UTME Candidates, Authorities Clarify

Nigeria’s security agencies have successfully rescued seven individuals who were abducted while traveling from Makurdi to Otukpo, bringing relief to families and the general public amid earlier confusion surrounding the incident. Initial reports had claimed that the victims were candidates on their way to sit for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). However, authorities... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
April 18, 2026

NELFUND Clarifies LAUTECH Loan Disbursement, Counters Claims of Delay

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has debunked claims that thousands of students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) are yet to receive approved student loans, stating that the institution only recently submitted its first batch of beneficiaries for processing. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, NELFUND explained that contrary to reports... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
April 17, 2026

PRESIDENT TINUBU ASSENTS TO N68.32 Trillion 2026 APPROPRIATION BILL

Approves Extension of 2025 Budget Till June 2026   By Festus Fifen   Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assented to the 2026 Appropriation Bill, which provides for an aggregate expenditure of ₦68.32 trillion. The President has also signed the bill extending the implementation period for the 2025 budget from March 31, 2026, to June... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, Business, Finance, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Politics
April 17, 2026

Ephraim Okon Emerges As President of ISDEVCOM Scholars and Alumni Association

Scholars and Alumni of the Institute of Strategic and Development Communication (ISDEVCOM) of Nasarawa State University Keffi have elected Dr. Ephraim Okon as the new President of its scholars and Alumni Association.   In the elections held at the ISDEVCOM auditorium on Wednesday the 15th of April 2026 in Keffi, Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye emerged as the... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education, Nigeria News
April 17, 2026

RAISING COSTS: IMF WARNS OF TOUGH TIMES FOR NIGERIAS

      Nigerians may face increased economic hardship in the coming months as rising living costs and mounting fiscal pressures offset gains from higher global oil prices, the International Monetary Fund has warned.   Speaking during the Spring Meetings of the World Bank and IMF in Washington, D.C., the Fund said escalating transportation and... Read More
Africa News, Business, community, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Technology, Transport
April 17, 2026

TINUBU HAILS WADAGNI’S LANDSLIDE VICTORY, SEEKS STRONGER NIGERIA–BENIN ALLIANCE

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Benin Republic’s President-elect, Romuald Wadagni, following his decisive victory at the polls, while signalling a renewed push to deepen strategic ties between both nations.   Wadagni, who currently serves as Benin’s finance minister, secured a commanding mandate in Sunday’s presidential election, winning more than 94 per... Read More
Africa News, Business, Featured, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Politics
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