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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has moved to strengthen Nigeria’s student financing system by directing that recovered proceeds from economic and financial crime cases be channelled into the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND. The directive is expected to provide an additional source of funding for the Federal Government’s student loan programme as demand for education financing […] The post Tinubu…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has begun putting a five-year defence strategy into motion as Nigeria seeks to strengthen its response to terrorism, banditry, insurgency and other security threats. The strategy is expected to provide a longer-term framework for the modernisation of the country’s armed forces while improving operational coordination and strengthening national security…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved ₦492 billion for major road projects as the Federal Government steps up efforts to improve transportation infrastructure across Nigeria. The approval is expected to support the construction, rehabilitation and completion of strategic roads considered important to economic activity and movement of people and goods. Road infrastructure remains one of […] The…
More than 11,000 arms recovered from criminal elements are set to be destroyed as Nigerian authorities intensify efforts to prevent seized weapons from returning to the streets. The planned destruction represents another step in the government’s attempt to reduce the circulation of illegal firearms that have continued to fuel violent crime, banditry, kidnapping and other […] The post 11,000 Arms…
After about 25 years without a substantive traditional ruler, Oke-Ako in Ekiti State has finally filled its vacant traditional stool, bringing an end to a prolonged chapter in the community’s history. The development marks an important moment for residents who have lived through decades of uncertainty over the traditional leadership of the community. Traditional institutions […] The post Oke-Ako…
Robert Lewandowski has attracted fresh attention following his return to action for Barcelona, with the veteran striker once again under the spotlight as the Spanish club prepares for another demanding campaign. The Polish forward remains one of Barcelona’s most experienced attacking players and his return adds another dimension to the club’s attacking options. Lewandowski joined […] The post…
…Sunday Dare earns PhD, turns West African security experience into scholarship Sunday Dare, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on media and public communication, has earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Baze University, Abuja. Dare successfully defended a doctoral dissertation examining border management and regional security in West Africa, with particular focus on Nigeria-Niger […]…
President Bola Tinubu and other major political actors have signed a national peace accord ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, placing the conduct of political campaigns under renewed public scrutiny as the race officially moves into a more active phase. The agreement was signed in Abuja as political campaigns for the 2027 presidential election commenced, […] The post Tinubu sets peace…
The Federal Government has strengthened its partnership with the Independent Corrupt Practices ICPC and Other Related Offences Commission to improve accountability in Nigeria’s health sector. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and ICPC have established a joint mechanism aimed at protecting health investments, strengthening preventive controls and tracking the use of public…
Nigeria’s foreign reserves have climbed above $52.5 billion, reaching their highest level in about 17 years and providing the Central Bank of Nigeria with a stronger external financial buffer. The development has been linked to sustained foreign-exchange inflows and renewed investor confidence, while the CBN says its monetary and foreign-exchange reforms are contributing to greater […] The post…
