A startling new health crisis is emerging from Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta: petroleum is now being found in human bloodstreams. The Executive Director of the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development, (Centre LSD), Dr. Otive Igbuzor, raises the alarm during a policy briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, revealing that every woman tested in a…
At high noon in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, the streets empty as the scorching sun turns the city into a furnace. The heat is relentless, punishing those who dare to step outside. In hospitals, emergency wards fill with dehydrated patients, while reports of sudden deaths, especially among the elderly and outdoor workers—rise with each passing season….
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) is set to deploy specialized software to ensure students with disabilities can seamlessly access its student loan scheme. In a statement released on Sunday, NELFUND Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr announced the development at a stakeholders’ forum on student loans in Benin City, Edo State, stressing that the initiative guarantees…
A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, serving in Lagos, Ushie Uguamaye, has claimed that she is facing threats after her viral TikTok video criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over inflation and economic hardship. In her post on Saturday, Uguamaye described Nigeria’s economic downturn as unbearable, calling Tinubu a “terrible leader” and questioning the government’s…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved N700 billion for the 2025 Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) disbursement, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to revitalising higher education. TETFund Executive Secretary Arc. Sonny Echono announced this at the 2025 Strategic Planning Meeting in Abuja, urging institutions to prioritize efficiency and timely execution of projects. “I am pleased to…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has unveiled an ambitious plan to rehabilitate and upgrade all general hospitals and Primary Healthcare Centres across the FCT in 2025. Announcing this at the unveiling of the newly upgraded Barrister Nyesom Wike VIP Ward at Maitama District Hospital, Abuja, on Thursday, the Mandate Secretary for Health Services and…
Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, is making life easier for students applying for loans through the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) by suspending its policy of requiring proof of fee payment during exams. Rector Engr. Sylvester Omoruyi announced the decision yesterday at a NELFUND sensitization event, declaring an end to the practice of barring students over…
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has inaugurated a steering committee on Alternative Energy Solutions to tackle the persistent power crisis crippling Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Speaking at the inauguration on Wednesday, TETFund Board of Trustees Chairman, Aminu Masari, emphasised the urgency of the initiative. “Reliable electricity is the backbone of quality education and research,” Masari…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) is set to simplify student loan verification by integrating its system with university portals, allowing seamless registration and loan selection. Speaking at a sensitization event at the University of Ilorin on Tuesday, NELFUND’s Executive Director of Operations, Mustapha Iyal, said the move aims to eliminate bottlenecks in the verification…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the Cross River State University of Education and Entrepreneurship, making it the 67th state university in Nigeria. Presenting the recognition letter in Abuja on Tuesday, NUC Executive Secretary Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu described the approval as a “milestone for education and economic growth.” “This university will not only provide…
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