By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) says while the agency does not guarantee jobs, it is developing a centralised job portal to give beneficiaries early access to employment opportunities in Nigeria and abroad. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, made this known during a...
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By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – National Union of Textile, Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN) has joined Nigerians and the international community to mourn the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a visionary leader who laid a solid foundation for Nigeria’s industrial revival, particularly in...
Nigerian women’s junior basketball team, Junior D’Tigress, suffered a 77-51 defeat to Hungary in the FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Czechia. Despite a promising start, the Nigerian girls struggled to keep pace with their opponents, ultimately failing to advance in the competition. Hungary’s Kinga Jisepovits led her...
By EZEKIEL IORJA, Abuja- In a heartfelt tribute to the late former President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved a series of special mourning activities to celebrate his legacy. The centerpiece of these activities is an expanded...
By MBAFAN ADE, Abuja- Nigeria has exceeded its OPEC crude oil production quota of 1.5 million barrels per day (bpd) for the second time in 2025. According to OPEC’s Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR) for July 2025, Nigeria recorded a crude oil production of 1,505,000 bpd in June 2025....
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased to 22.22% in June 2025, marking a 0.76% decline from May’s 22.97%. This is according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report released on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in Abuja. “This...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Former EFCC Chairman, Farida Waziri, has paid heartfelt tribute to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, reflecting on his profound impact on her life and Nigeria. In a condolence message delivered in Abuja on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Waziri mourned Buhari’s passing, noting it has deeply...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit filed by Meta Platforms, Inc. challenging the sanctions imposed on it. The commission had imposed a remedial fee of $32.8 million and eight corrective orders against Meta for...
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ogun Chapter, has called on government officials to emulate the late former President Muhammadu Buhari’s governance style, which emphasized equal rights and access to resources for all. According to Ademola Hameed-Benco, Chairman of the NLC Ogun Chapter, “Buhari’s system of governance, regardless of social standing,...
By STEVEN KEFAS In 2015, when the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) ranked Armed Fulani militants as the fourth deadliest terror group in the world, Nigeria was already grappling with the brutal reality of multiple security threats. Yet nearly a decade later, as these same militants have grown exponentially more...
Special Adviser to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Bolaji Akinola, has said that the late former President Muhammadu Buhari left a lasting mark on Nigeria’s maritime industry, which Nigerians will long remember. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday,...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Former presidential spokesman Femi Adesina has revealed that Muhammadu Buhari’s life might have been cut short if he had relied on Nigerian hospitals for his medical treatment. Adesina made this statement during Channels Television’s special coverage of Buhari’s funeral. Familiarity with UK Doctors Adesina explained...
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina Mohammed, has paid tribute to Nigeria’s late former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a man of unwavering discipline, deep conviction, and steadfast patriotism. Mohammed visited the Nigeria House in New York to sign the condolence register and pray for the peaceful repose...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Vice-President Kashim Shettima has departed London with the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 82. Shettima’s spokesman, Mr. Stanley Nkwocha, confirmed this to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja. He said: “I can only confirm that the...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has established an Inter-Ministerial Committee to manage the state burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, ensuring a dignified farewell. Tinubu has also instructed the Ministry of Interior to declare Tuesday a public holiday in honor of the late leader, according to Alhaji...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Nigerian movie “My Mother is a Witch”, starring Mercy Aigbe and Efe Irele, has achieved significant box office success, grossing ₦100 million since its release. According to FilmOne Entertainment, the film’s distributing company, the movie has outperformed competitors to reach this milestone. A Story of...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Vice-President Kashim Shettima has paid a condolence visit to the family of late former President Muhammadu Buhari in London. The visit was made on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, who tasked Shettima with accompanying Buhari’s body to Nigeria for burial. Shettima’s visit was a gesture...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Monday visited Vice President Kashim Shettima and his delegation in London. The former leaders paid glowing tributes to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. Vice President Shettima is in London on President...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- King of Morocco, His Majesty, King Mohammed VI has sent a message of condolence and sympathy to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following the passing of former president Muhammadu Buhari. In this message, HM the King expressed his deep sorrow...
Nigerian stock market commenced the week on a bullish note, with investors’ gains totaling N340 billion. This upward trend follows the previous week’s five-day surge. Market capitalization jumped by 0.43% to N80.143 trillion, while the All-Share Index rose by 539.95 points to 126,689.54. Some stocks driving the market’s growth...