NELFUND Announces New Guidelines on Upkeep Loan Disbursement (Statement)

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) hereby informs students, institutions, and the public that upkeep loan disbursement is strictly tied to the academic session of each institution. In line with this directive, students shall only be entitled to upkeep loans for their current academic session. Upon the conclusion of an institution’s academic year, upkeep payments... Read More

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TETFund, NACCIMA Partner to Bridge Skills Gap Towards $1trn Economy Drive

Preparations are at an advanced stage for the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) to formalize their partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). To this end, both bodies have set up a joint committee to formalise the process. This... Read More

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Yoruba Unity on Trial: Ancient Rivalries, Royal Clashes, and 2027 Politics

By Mazi. Godson. Azu A Legacy of Greatness The Yoruba occupy a central place in African history. From the spiritual cradle of Ile Ife to the imperial might of Oyo, from the mercantile genius of the Ijebu to the resilience of the Egba and the industriousness of Ekiti and Ondo, the Yoruba built some of... Read More

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TICAD 9: Tinubu Praises Nigeria Armed Forces, As Japanese Prime Minister Pledges $5.5 Bn Support For Africa

By Festus Fifen President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday in Yokohama, Japan, lauded the Nigerian armed forces for their successes in the war against insurgency and criminality while emphasising his administration’s commitment to addressing the root causes of insecurity through strengthening the government security apparatus and ongoing economic reforms. President Tinubu made the remarks during... Read More

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Minister and Police Force Establish National Task Force to Recover Encroached Nation’s Lands and Properties

Meeting of the Hon Minister,,Housing and Urban Development, Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa with the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, at the Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja, Tuesday, August 19th, 2025. The Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has announced the establishment of a National Task Force on the Recovery of... Read More

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Exclusive: Finally INEC obeys court order, recognizes Labour Party’s convention

By Sunday Uduma The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has finally given recognition to the National Convention of the Labour Party held in Nnewi, Anambra State which produced the Barrister Julius Abure led National Working Committee. INEC’s latest position was as a result of order given to it by the Nasarawa High Court to accord... Read More

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NASS Seeks Separate Salary Structure For Legislative Aides

…..Moves to Prevent Arbitrary Termination of Appointment By Festus Fifen The Nigeria National Assembly on Tuesday sought a distinct salary structure for Legislative Aides to the 469 Federal Lawmakers in both the Senate and the Federal House of Representatives , totalling over 300,000. Speaking during a day 3 – day capacity building workshop... Read More

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Kogi Governor’s Father Alhaji Ododo, Dies at 83

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The father of Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo, is dead. His death was confirmed in a statement issued on Monday by the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo. Fanwo described the 83-year-old Momohsani as a devout Muslim who would be buried in... Read More

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Gov. Ododo’s Administration Performance in Less than 2 years confirmed Yahaya Bello Visionary leadership

*** – Ben TV UK Special report reveals Liz Esan reporting Edited by Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London . In just one year few months in office, Governor Usman Ododo has significantly elevated the standards of development across multiple sectors, including agriculture, education, health, infrastructure, workers’ welfare, and security. Under his leadership, Kogi... Read More

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Nationwide By-elections Exclusion of Party: Calls on Members, Pro-democracy Community for Synergy to Liberate Nation

The Labour Party has denounced last weekend’s by-elections in which it was excluded from participating, describing the process as fraudulent and orchestrated to weaken opposition politics. Acting national chairman Senator Nenadi Usman, twice confirmed by the party’s constitutional organs to lead an interim executive, issued a statement of reassurance to members, insisting the setback would... Read More

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