NELFUND has paid 265 tertiary institutions for 1.5 million applications – Sawyerr
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has paid approved student loan funds to 265 tertiary institutions across the country. This was disclosed by the Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, who said the payments cover about 1.5 million student applications processed so far. According to Sawyerr, the fund was created to ease the financial […]
CMDs blame budget cuts as Reps faults teaching hospitals over poor research funding
Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) of federal teaching hospitals have blamed reduced government allocations for the decline in research activities, as members of the House of Representatives raised concerns about poor research funding in the institutions. The lawmakers reportedly questioned hospital management over the low level of innovation and academic output. During a recent engagement, the […]
At least nine de@d, 25 injured in mass sho0ting at school and home in Canada
At least nine people have died following a shooting at a secondary school and a nearby residence in the rural northeastern British Columbia community of Tumbler Ridge, authorities confirmed Tuesday. Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) responded to reports of an active shooter at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School at approximately 1:20 p.m. local time. Upon arrival, […]
LaLiga: Real Madrid set two new records
Real Madrid have set two new records in the Spanish LaLiga, further strengthening their place as one of the biggest clubs in football history. The latest achievement highlights the team’s strong performance this season and their consistency in domestic competition. The Spanish giants reached the milestone after an impressive run of results that placed them […]
Father in Texas shoots his daughter de@d after she criticised Donald Trump
An inquest has heard that a 23-year-old British woman who was shot dead in Texas had argued with her father about Donald Trump and gun ownership on the day of her death. Lucy Harrison, from Warrington, Cheshire, was staying with her father, Kris Harrison, and his family at their home in Prosper, Texas, in January […]
Troops kill 16 SWAP terrorists, recover logistics in Borno
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI under the Joint Task Force (North East) have killed 16 suspected ISWAP terrorists during a counter-offensive in Borno State. The military said the operation followed a failed attack by the insurgents on a Forward Operating Base in Auno. In a statement issued by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the terrorists attempted […]
US Deploys 200 Troops to Boost Nigeria’s Counterterrorism Capacity
The United States has deployed approximately 200 military personnel to Nigeria to support the country’s fight against Islamist insurgents, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday. An American military official told the publication that the move follows recent remarks by US President Donald Trump, who accused Nigeria of failing to adequately […]
Benue Deputy Speaker condemns Utonkon church abduction, urges immediate security action
The Deputy Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly has strongly condemned the recent abduction that took place at a church in Utonkon community. He described the incident as disturbing and unacceptable, calling for urgent steps to bring the perpetrators to justice. In his reaction, the lawmaker expressed sympathy with the victims, their families, […]
BUA Group Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu calls for shift from extraction to value addition
The Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has called for a major shift in Nigeria’s economic strategy, urging the country to move away from raw material extraction and focus more on value addition. He said Nigeria must begin processing its natural resources locally instead of exporting them in their raw form. Rabiu explained that […]
Naira continues to appreciate against US dollar as CBN directs FX sales to BDCs
The Nigerian naira has continued to gain value against the United States dollar following a new directive from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The apex bank instructed authorised dealers to sell foreign exchange to Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in a move aimed at improving dollar supply in the retail market. Financial analysts say […]