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December 4, 2025

NUC receives €3m to kick-start ICT projects in varsities as board targets reforms, better global rankings

The National Universities Commission (NUC) says it has 3 million euros as the first tranche of the $40 million loan secured from the French Development Agency to support Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) projects in 10 selected universities across the country. Executive Secretary of the Commission, Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, announced this during the inaugural meeting of the 13th NUC... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
December 3, 2025

Angry contractors lay coffin in front of Ministry of Finance in protest Over Debts

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Contractors have laid a coffin at the entrance of the Finance Ministry headquarters in Abuja. The contractors under the aegis of All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) started a non-stop protest at the ministry on Tuesday over debts being owed by the Federal Government. They accused the federal... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, Featured, Finance, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Politics
December 3, 2025

Afin Bank launches 95% LTV and cuts rates by up to 100bps across Prime and Professional ranges

Changes designed to make mortgages more accessible to underserved borrowers Afin Bank, which was created to support foreign national borrowers living and working in the UK, has increased its maximum Loan To Value (LTV) to 95% for its Prime and Professional mortgages, while also cutting existing interest rates by up to 100bps across both ranges.... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, World News
December 2, 2025

Gov Ododo presents 2026 budget of ₦820.49b to Kogi Assembly

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has submitted a budget estimate of ₦820.49 billion for 2026.   The estimate, which is said to focus on infrastructure expansion and improved service delivery, was presented to the Kogi State House of Assembly on Tuesday.   Governor Ododo had earlier in November unveiled... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Finance, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
December 2, 2025

2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day: President Tinubu Launches Emblem, Hails Troops’ Bravery

Festus Fifen President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday launched the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem appeal fund at the State House, Abuja, commending the courage and dedication of troops confronting terrorism, insurgency, banditry, and other security threats across the country. Speaking during the launch of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, usually commemorated annually on... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Politics
December 2, 2025

National Security: President Tinubu Nominates Chris Musa as Defence Minister, Writes to Senate for Confirmation

By Festus Fifen Barely 24 Hours after the Nigeria Defence Minister Abubakar Badaru Resigned his appointment citing health reasons, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence. In a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu conveyed General Musa’s nomination as the successor to Alhaji Mohammed... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Defence, Governance, Military, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News
December 2, 2025

Nigeria’s Security Crossroads: Why Experience, Even Controversial – Needed

As Nigeria enters a new phase of security restructuring following the resignation of Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru, expectations are high. Citizens across all regions – the North battling insurgency and banditry, the Middle Belt confronting kidnappers & attacks, and the South-East facing separatist-linked violence, simply want one thing: real safety. The world is watching to... Read More
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December 1, 2025

Nigeria Defence Minister Resigns Amidst Security Challenges Facing The Country, Cites Health Issues

By Festus Fifen Nigeria’s defence minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned his appointment, with immediate effect. This is coming amidst Current Security Challenges Facing the Country in recent times. In a letter dated December 1, sent to President Bola Tinubu, Abubakar said he was quitting on health grounds. According to a statement from the... Read More
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