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By Momodu Favour Despite the significant impact of Nigeria’s student loan programme, concerns are mounting over alleged inconsistencies in the payment of monthly upkeep allowances to beneficiaries across tertiary institutions. The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), which has been at the forefront of funding higher education since its launch about two years ago, has […]
By Momodu Favour Residents of Aso community in Mararaba were thrown into panic in the early hours of Wednesday following an attack by suspected gunmen who reportedly set houses and vehicles ablaze, leaving destruction in their wake. The incident, which occurred on March 25, 2026, has left at least one person feared dead, while […]
By Momodu Favour The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly launched an investigation into Babajide Sanwo-Olu over an alleged $13 million linked to Lagos State contractors and traced to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu. Sources familiar with the development told PREMIUM TIMES that the probe followed discoveries that part of the funds forfeited to […]
By Bamidele Atoyebi Governors handpicked their political Puppets as LG Chairmen Yet Won’t Allow Them to Perform In a constitutional democracy, there is an inherent misunderstanding regarding where the burden of daily governance lies. While the eyes of the nation are perpetually fixed on the Presidency in Abuja, the true […]
The White House announced Wednesday that President Donald Trump had called on several high-profile science and technology executives to serve on a new panel, and the members include Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and others. The announcement shared that the members were the first to be part of Trump’s Council […]
The FBI has charged a Chinese national and two Americans with conspiracy to commit smuggling and export control violations on Wednesday. The three defendants, Stanley Yi Zheng, Matthew Kelly and Tommy Shad English, were accused of seeking millions of dollars’ worth of export-controlled computer chips from a California-based company to be shipped to China […]
Ghana and Colombia have agreed to establish a direct maritime shipping link between the Port of Tema and the Port of Cartagena, as both countries seek to expand trade between Africa and Latin America and reduce reliance on traditional transatlantic routes. The agreement, reached in Bogotá and announced by Ghana’s foreign minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, […]
Kenya’s independent fuel retailers are reporting shortages at hundreds of outlets due to the ongoing war in Iran, with roughly 20% of stations affected, according to Martin Chomba, chairman of the Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya (POAK). The shortages follow the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority’s (EPRA) decision to freeze pump prices despite rising […]
In today’s uncertain economic climate, investors are increasingly looking for ways to protect their wealth and secure their financial future. With inflation concerns, market volatility, and shifting global dynamics, traditional investment strategies are no longer enough for many individuals. This has led to a growing interest in alternative investment options, particularly gold-backed retirement accounts, which […]
Australia-listed Terramin has begun site preparation at its Tala Hamza zinc and lead project in Algeria, after authorities resolved land access constraints that had stalled progress for months. The breakthrough followed a government-led process to acquire land and relocate nearby communities at an estimated cost of about $30 million, clearing a key obstacle […]
