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Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the disbursement of N107.6 billion under its student loan scheme, benefitting over half a million students in the country. According to the Student Loan Disbursement Dashboard released yesterday, the scheme has received 846,461 applications, of which 581,878 students have benefited. Giving a breakdown of the funds, NELFUND said, […]

A newly-produced film, ‘Nini’, has raised discussions on family and societal issues that affect the female and girl-child. Written, directed, and produced by Dr Sam Idiagbonya, the film tells the story of betrayal and triumph. When a young woman, Nini (Mariah Ugbashi), breaks a promise to her mother, her life takes a careening spiral, unravelling […]

Operatives of the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 42 suspected internet fraudsters in Gashua local government area of Yobe State. They were arrested in a sting operation on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at different locations within Gashua, following credible intelligence on their involvement in computer-related crimes. A […]

Kano State governor, Abba Yusuf, has commenced the disbursement of N5.6 billion to 1,198 former councillors across the state, as part of the ongoing settlement of outstanding gratuities and allowances owed to them by the previous government. The payment represents the second tranche in a three-cycle plan to offset a total debt of N15.67 billion […]

The executive director of the Centre for African Policy Research and Advisory, Dr Segun Adebayo, has cautioned that Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary should not be celebrated with mere graphics and rhetoric when the nation remains heavily dependent on foreign systems for survival. In a statement on Nigeria’s Independence Day, Dr Adebayo posed questions that challenge […]

The controversy surrounding the 2020 succession to the Zazzau throne has taken a legal turn. Members of the royal family have dragged the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli, before the Kaduna State High Court over remarks made in a recent interview with Radio France Internationale (RFI). Dr Nasiru Bashari Aminu, son of the […]

Bachama and Chobo warring communities have signed a peace pact to end disputes in Adamawa State. The state police command informs members of the public that a historic peace accord has been voluntarily signed between the two communities at the state police headquarters in Yola. The two community representatives reaffirmed their commitment to dialogue, forgiveness, […]

Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, yesterday visited Oke-Ode in Ifelodun local government to commiserate with the community and the families who lost their loved ones to the recent attacks by kidnappers. The governor prayed for the repose of the souls, commended the security forces for their efforts, and reassured the community of bringing back peace […]

Seplat Energy has confirmed that it is moving closer to reaching commercial terms on a new gas development, signaling fresh progress in Nigeria’s efforts to expand domestic supply and unlock its LNG potential. Speaking at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 in Cape Town, Seplat Energy CEO, Roger Brown, said the company […]

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), on Wednesday in Cape Town, South Africa, identified key skill areas on which it would focus capacity-building efforts to create optimal job opportunities in the Nigerian oil and gas industry. The Executive Secretary of the Board, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe disclosed this in his keynote address at […]