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BREAKING: Tinubu approves N683bn intervention fund for public tertiary institutions
President Bola Tinubu has approved a N683,429,268 billion intervention fund to public tertiary education in Nigeria, including universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, for the 2024 cycle. This represents an increase from last year’s N320 billion allocation. Sonny Echono, Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), disclosed the allocation details during the agency’s […]
Osun Speaker Congratulates Lekan Badmus On Appointment
The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, has congratulated Mr. Olalekan Abdul Rahaman Badmus on his recent appointment as the Executive Director, Marine and Operations, Nigerian Port Authority. Egbedun in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tiamiyu Olamide, applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision on the appointment of […]
FULL LIST: 107 private varsities to be investigated by FG’s panel
The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Education on Tuesday, inaugurated an inter-ministerial committee to look into the activities of private and foreign universities operating in the country. The committee has, as some of its members, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede; the Minister of Youths, Jamila Bio-Ibrahim; […]
Dangote Opens Up On Forex Allocations, Says EFCC’s Visit Embarrassing
Dangote Industries Limited has opened up on the last week visit by officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to its headquarters in Lagos, describing it as embarrassing. While pledging it was ready to assist the Commission in its investigations, the indigenous conglomerate in a statement disclosed that it received a letter from […]
IPMAN Denies Plans To Increase Petrol Price
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Enugu Depot, has denied any plans to increase price of petrol. The Chairman of IPMAN, Enugu Depot, Mr Chinedu Anyaso, who made the statement in Awka, Anambra State at the weekend, asked the public to disregard news of an increase in the price of petrol. He spoke […]
70 People Contesting To Become New Ohinoyi Of Ebiraland – Official
The Kogi Government is set to unveil a new Ohinoyi of Ebiraland out of the 70 contestants screened by a committee to succeed the late Dr Ado Ibrahim, an official has said. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the deceased Ohinoyi died on Oct. 29, 2023, after a protracted illness. Alhaji Yunusa Sule, […]
Letter To A Bosom Friend – Yinka Rahman
Your friendship is a treasure, a constant source of support and joy. Your loyalty and understanding make life brighter, and I appreciate the genuine connection we share. In the tapestry of my life, your friendship stands out as a vibrant thread, weaving moments of laughter, shared dreams, and unwavering support. Your presence is a comforting […]
Johann Rupert becomes Africa’s richest person, displaces Dangote
Johann Rupert, a South African business mogul, has clinched the coveted spot of Africa’s wealthiest person, displacing Aliko Dangote, Nigeria’s business tycoon. This was disclosed by Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, a ranking platform which tracks daily changes to the net worth of the most high-net-worth individuals across the globe. According to the real-time data, Dangote, the […]
FG announces Mauritius scholarship application for Nigerian students
The Federal Government on Tuesday announced that Nigerian students can apply for scholarships in Mauritius from now to close on 19 April 2024. The Federal Ministry of Education made this announcement in a statement signed by the Federal Scholarship Board Management. “The Mauritius Ministry of Education Science and Technology is inviting application from eligible Nigerian […]
Nigerian Art Student Breaks Guinness World Painting Record
A Nigerian art student, Chancellor Ahaghotu, has broken a decade-old record for the longest painting marathon after painting for 100 consecutive hours. Ahaghotu’s feat was announced on Wednesday by the Guinness World Records on its social media handles and website. The sophomore at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, far […]