State Universities’ Students Can Now Benefit From FG’s Loan Scheme
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, Akintunde Sawyerr, shared during a press briefing in Abuja that their website has attracted over 60,000 visitors since its launch. He also mentioned that nearly all federal institutions have submitted their lists of students, with only a few remaining. In the next three weeks, the scheme […]
Over 30,000 Students Register for Nigeria’s Interest-Free Student Loan (NELFund)
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, Akintunde Sawyerr, announced that 30,000 students have signed up for the student loan scheme. Additionally, more than 60,000 people have registered on the fund’s website. On June 12, 2023, President Tinubu signed the Access to Higher Education Act into law, allowing needy students to get interest-free […]
Biafra Day: Police Urge Imo Residents to Ignore IPOB’s Stay-at-Home Directive
Residents of Imo State have been advised to ignore the sit-at-home order issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) for Biafran Day, a day to honor those who died fighting for Biafra. This message came from the Imo State Police Commissioner, CP Aboki Danjuma, through a statement by the Public Relations Officer, ASP Henry […]
One Year Anniversary: Tinubu Marks 365 Days As Nigeria President | Controversy, Challenges, and Mixed Reviews
Today, May 29, marks exactly one year since Bola Ahmed Tinubu took over office as president of Nigeria. Tinubu was sworn in as the fifth democratically elected president since the return of democracy in 1999, following his victory in the 2023 presidential election. At 72, Tinubu contested on the platform of the ruling All Progressives […]
President Bola Tinubu to Address National Assembly on Wednesday May 29
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to address members of the National Assembly jointly on Wednesday. Sani Tambawal, the clerk of the National Assembly, disclosed this on Tuesday. In a statement, Tambawal revealed that Tinubu will speak to lawmakers in the recently refurbished chamber, marking 25 years of democracy. “To commemorate 25 years of […]
NASS Plan to Bring Back Old National Anthem Divides Nigerians
Last Thursday, Nigerians were surprised when a bill proposing to replace the current National Anthem with the old one was introduced in both houses of the National Assembly, and it quickly passed all three readings in one day. On Monday, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, a Senior Advocate […]
Festus keyamo: Nigeria Air Project Fraudulent and Still Suspended
Festus Keyamo explained that the ‘national carrier’ project, which was meant to be a locally-driven initiative to inspire hope among Nigerians, was plagued by secrecy and fraudulent practices. During a press briefing on the second day of the Ministerial Sectorial update in Abuja on Monday, the minister announced that Nigeria Air remains suspended, calling it […]
Nigeria is no longer bleeding. We’re now moving to prosperity – Pres. Tinubu
In a recent speech in Abuja on May 24, President Bola Tinubu shared some uplifting news about Nigeria’s future. He confidently declared that his administration has successfully stopped the nation’s financial “bleeding” and is now guiding the country towards prosperity. President Tinubu said. “It has been challenging but also fulfilling, “When we took over, we […]
Electricity tariffs to stop Soon with time: Power Minister Adelabu
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, recently addressed concerns about the increased electricity tariffs in Nigeria, stating that the discomfort is temporary and will improve over time. During his ministerial scorecard presentation in Abuja on May 24, Adelabu highlighted that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has enhanced its oversight, making electricity distribution companies (DisCos) more […]
Nigeria spends $25 billion on petrol importation yearly – VP Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima said Nigeria spends $25 billion every year on buying petroleum products from other countries. He said this while speaking at an event in Victoria Island, Lagos on Thursday, May 23. According to Vice-President Kashim Shettima “With the government’s support for private sector-led oil refineries and the revitalization of some state-owned facilities, the […]