The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has revealed that a total of 449,039 students has benefited from its student loan scheme since the loan portal launched on May 24, 2024. According to the latest report released on Monday, August 11, 2025, the scheme has so far disbursed ₦86,347,458,384
The United States government has once again pledged its support to help Nigeria achieve broad-based economic development and improve the lives of its citizens. This commitment was made during a high-level meeting held in Abuja between the US Consul General, Mr. Richard Swart, and Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. […]
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has publicly disowned a viral letter listing 151 secondary schools allegedly involved in examination malpractice during the 2025 May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The controversial letter, dated August 4, 2025, claimed to be from WAEC’s Director of Examination Malpractice and
Photo Credit : Alliance Francaise facebook The Embassy of France in Nigeria, in partnership with Alliance Française Lagos, is currently recruiting for two key roles: Cooperation Officer and Regional Audiovisual Officer. These opportunities are ideal for Nigerian professionals interested in diplomacy, cultural exchange, and development cooperation. With applications
Tinubu’s Road Projects in South-East: Minister Umahi Clears the Air, Highlights Ongoing Developments
Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has reassured Nigerians—especially those in the South-East—that the region is receiving its fair share of road infrastructure projects under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He made this clarification following a viral article alleging that the South-East zone was excluded from national road plans. Umahi dismissed the
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intercepted 15 containers of fake and substandard products at Onne Port in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The seized items, estimated to be worth ₦20.5 billion, include banned pharmaceutical drugs and unwholesome tomato paste, posing serious health risks to Nigerians. The Director-General of
Babcock University, Ilisan Remo Dr Adetutu Habib, an Economics lecturer at Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, has given back to her community by launching a free learning hub in Awa-Ijebu, Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State. The initiative, named Palm Tutors Learning Hub, aims to help students in underserved communities improve their mathematics skills […]
Veteran Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello Veteran Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has shared a heartfelt reflection on her evolving views about love and relationships. Speaking during a recent episode of the Dear Ife series hosted by Ifedayo Agoro, the elegant screen star revealed that she is no longer interested in dating younger men and now desires […]
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has donated seven new buses to the Lagos State Ministry of Justice to improve legal and judicial operations across the state. The donation, facilitated through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), aims to enhance the effectiveness, accessibility, and speed of justice delivery. The gesture was announced
Governor Dr. Peter Mbah The Enugu State Government has taken a major step to support women’s economic growth by signing a Subsidiary Loan Agreement for the Nigeria for Women Project (NFWP). This initiative, supported by the World Bank, is aimed at boosting financial independence and livelihood opportunities for women in the state. The agreement was […]