The Federal Government has launched the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), an interest-free loan scheme offering up to ₦10 million to academic and non-academic staff of tertiary institutions. The initiative, unveiled on Thursday, is part of the National Education Sector Renewal Implementation (NESRI) plan and is being implemented by the Ministry of Education and […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed claims that it targeted the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) during a weekend operation that led to the arrest of 93 suspected internet fraudsters in Abeokuta, Ogun State. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale said the early-morning raid on Sunday, August 10, was based on credible intelligence about […]
First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has delivered a major economic boost to women entrepreneurs in Ondo State, disbursing ₦25 million in grants to 500 beneficiaries under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). The grants, presented at the International Culture and Event Centre (The Dome), Akure, provide ₦50,000 each to help women recapitalise their businesses, improve livelihoods, […]
The Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Biodun Fatoyinbo, has tendered a public apology to the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) and the family of its late founder, Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola, following widespread backlash over comments he made regarding the cleric’s financial status. During a recent sermon, Fatoyinbo had remarked that despite […]
The Kaduna State Government has denied allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) coalition of plotting to rig the upcoming by-elections in the state. The coalition, at a press briefing in Kaduna, accused the government of recruiting over 4,000 thugs, bribing electoral officials, and creating a multi-billion-naira fund to compromise […]
South Carolina is embarking on one of its most ambitious infrastructure overhauls in decades, launching a wave of massive road expansion and repair projects aimed at reducing congestion and modernising the state’s aging highway network. The initiative comes as the state grapples with rapid population growth, which has intensified traffic problems and strained existing infrastructure. […]
A new chapter in African fashion is about to unfold as IyeOgé, an artificial intelligence-powered luxury fashion e-commerce platform, prepares for its official launch this September. Described as the first of its kind in Africa, the platform promises to merge cutting-edge technology with the richness of African heritage, offering a global stage for the continent’s […]
The Federal Government has uncovered severe underwater structural damage on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, prompting urgent discussions on whether to rehabilitate or completely rebuild the critical infrastructure link. Minister of Works, David Umahi disclosed the findings after a detailed inspection, warning that the deterioration poses significant risks if not addressed immediately. Speaking after […]
The Kaduna State Government has rolled out the distribution of identity cards to 15,916 vulnerable individuals, including pregnant women and children under the age of five, as part of a targeted initiative to improve access to essential healthcare and welfare services. Governor Uba Sani, speaking at the official launch of the programme, said the distribution […]
EFCC PRESS RELEASE Sequel to the arrest of 93 suspected internet fraudsters at a hotel within the precincts of former President Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, OOPL, the Economic and Financial Commission, EFCC, will, on Friday, August 15, 2025 arraign 23 out of the suspects before Justice D. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court, sitting in […]
