The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has announced the commencement of the disbursement of the Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme to verified applicants after an exhaustive selection process. The government, through the Bank of Industry, is set to disburse three categories of funding totaling N200bn to support manufacturers and businesses across the country. Doris Aniete,…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has re-scheduled the 2024 National Common Entrance Examination into Federal Unity Colleges and the Entrance Examination into Federal Government Academy, Suleja. The National Common Entrance Examination, initially set for April 20, 2024, will now be held on June 1, 2024 while the Entrance Examination for Gifted and Talented Children into…
Nigeria’s Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) recently approved a huge increase in tariffs for consumers enjoying 20 hours of power supply daily, from N68 per kilowatt hour to N225kWh. The move, aimed to reduce the $2.6 billion worth of subsidies for the sector, has raised questions about the reliability of power supply and the accuracy of…
The Senior Pastor of the Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr. Paul Enenche, has addressed the recent controversy surrounding a testimony given by Ms. Anyim Veronica Nnenna at the Glory Dome in Abuja. In a statement released by the Personal Assistant/Secretary to the Senior Pastor, Sylvester Edoh, on Monday, Enenche expressed concern and clarified that it…
As Nigeria commemorates the 10th anniversary of the mass abductions in Chibok, a new report by UNICEF has revealed that just 37 percent of schools across 10 states in Nigeria have early warning systems in place to identify threats, such as school attacks. UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, Ms. Cristian Munduate, emphasised the urgency of the…
Pope Francis has issued a strong appeal for peace in the Middle East following Iran’s unprecedented missile and drone attack on Israel, warning of the potential for a dangerous escalation of violence in the region. During his traditional Sunday prayer in Saint Peter’s Square at the Vatican, the pontiff stated, “I make a pressing appeal…
The Adamawa Police Command has announced its intention to apprehend an 18-year-old suspect following a fatal stabbing during a dispute with a friend. The command shared this information in a statement posted on its official social media account on Sunday. According to the statement, both individuals involved in the altercation were taken to the hospital…
The dawn breaks over the bustling city of Gwarinpa, Abuja. Nine-year-old Aliyu (not real name) eagerly prepares for another day at the mechanic site. Amidst the towering high-rises and ceaseless traffic, Aliyu forges his path, driven by the hope of creating a better future for himself and his family. However, his story sheds light on…
Later this month, Oluwafemi ‘Tijion’ Esho, a highly regarded Nigerian-born cosmetic surgeon practicing in the UK, will face a decisive verdict from the British Medical Tribunal Practitioners Service (MPTS) regarding his professional future. The allegations stem from reports that Esho exchanged free botox treatments for sexual favours with a patient. Botox injections, used to reduce…
The European Union and Nigeria have joined forces in a collaborative effort to strengthen research and development capabilities in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical industry and to promote local production of vaccines and medical technologies. The agreement, worth €18 million, was formalized during the EU Global Gateway High-Level event on education in Brussels. Jutta Urpilainen, the European Commissioner…
