The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a lawsuit against Professor Pat Utomi, a renowned political economist and public intellectual, accusing him of attempting to establish a “shadow government” aimed at undermining the powers of President Bola Tinubu. The legal action, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeks to declare Utomi’s […]
In a bid to reduce costs and avoid excessive charges on their accounts, some bank customers in Nigeria have decided to switch to electronic mail alerts from their banks, abandoning the traditional Short Message Services (SMS) transaction alerts. According to customers who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, the […]
In a recent interview for an upcoming TV documentary marking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second anniversary, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, expressed confidence in the country’s economic progress. According to Bagudu, Nigeria’s economy is witnessing a remarkable turnaround, driven by bold reforms, improved coordination, and a renewed focus on national […]
In a bid to make air travel more affordable, the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Aviation and the Nigerian Insurance Commission (NAICOM), has introduced a Revised Insurance Regulation on Leased Aircraft. This new regulation aims to boost airline operations in the country and encourage investors to make aircraft more accessible to airline operators, […]
The Oyo State Government has approved a ₦4.5 billion relief package for the victims of the tragic Bodija explosion, which occurred on January 16, 2024, along Adeyi Avenue in the Bodija area of Ibadan. The decision was reached during the State Executive Council meeting held at the Governor’s Office in Ibadan. The explosion, […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has partnered with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) to launch the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) platform. This innovative platform enables Nigerians living abroad to obtain their Bank Verification Number (BVN) remotely, eliminating the need for physical verification in Nigeria. CBN Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, described […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) chapter, has accused the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) of deliberately orchestrating the mass failure of candidates from the South-East geopolitical zone in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Speaking at a press briefing, ASUU-UNN Chairperson, Comrade Oyibo Eze, expressed deep […]
The federal government has directed all tertiary institutions across the country to allow students who have applied for the newly launched student loan programme to sit for their examinations, even if their tuition fees are yet to be fully paid. This directive, which was communicated by the Minister of State for Education, Dr. […]
The federal government has directed all tertiary institutions across the country to allow students who have applied for the newly launched student loan programme to sit for their examinations, even if their tuition fees are yet to be fully paid. This directive, which was communicated by the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf […]
In a daring display of courage and community spirit, youths in Katsina State successfully defended their villages against armed bandits on Tuesday night. The bandits had launched a surprise attack on Rafin Iwa in Sabuwa Local Government Area and Unguwar Galadima in Bakori LGA, but were met with stiff resistance from the vigilant youths. According […]
