FG Suspends Student Loan Indefinitely
Federal Government has postponed the launch of the Nigerian Students Loan Scheme Indefinitely. Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, Akintunde Sawyer, said the loan Scheme which was to be launched this month, was postponed due to some corrections that were being Made around the launch. He said: âUnfortunately, I wonât be able to […]
Governor Fubara To Recommence Employment Process at IAUE
In a bid to rectify irregularities in the employment process at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) in Rumuolumeni Community, Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured the public that the process will soon recommence. This announcement comes after protests from individuals who were affected by the previous botched process. Governor Fubara, represented by […]
Oppenheimer emerges the biggest winner at the 96th annual Academy Awards ceremony as Robert Downey Jnr Wins First Oscar Award
Robert Downey Jr. has won the Oscar for best supporting actor for his work in Christopher Nolanâs âOppenheimer.â The night completed an awards season sweep for the star, with his victory at the Oscars joining his previous supporting actor wins at the Golden Globes, Criticâs Choice Awards, SAG Awards and BAFTA Film Awards. The full list of winners […]
Burna Boy brought Toni Braxton on stage to perform âLast Lastâ
Afrobeat singer, Ebunoluwa Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy on Saturday surprised music fans when he brought on stage American actress and songstress, Tony Braxton to perform his hitsong âLast Lastâ. Burna Boy held a sold-out concert at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Saturday. Some clips of his concert have taken the trends on […]
KADUNA: TEACHER CONFIRMS 287 STUDENTS ABDUCTED BY BANDITS AS GOV. SANI ASSURES OF SAFE RETURN OF STUDENTS
At least 287 students have been kidnapped by bandits who stormed Government Secondary School Kuriga in Chikun local government area of Kaduna state on Thursday morning, that’s according to a teacher in the school who narrowly escaped. Governor Uba Sani during a visit to Kuriga community assured the people that he would do everything within […]
IWD : Nigerian women with Disabilities Feel Left Out of Everything
As the world commemorates the International Womenâs Day (IWD), some women with disabilities have underscored the critical importance of prioritising the rights, inclusion and empowerment of women and girls with disabilities. Accessing funds and loans is difficult as financial institutions looked down on PWDs, with the notion that the venture may not thrive or that […]
Netizens React as Facebook, Instagram Log Users Out, Restore Service
Users of popular social media â Facebook and Instagram have lamented the shutdown of the services on Tuesday. A check by our correspondent on multiple Instagram and Facebook accounts indicates users of the account could not access their accounts. While Facebook requires existing users to login to their accounts, Instagram account profiles of users and […]
UAE has not lifted visa ban â Nigeria govt clarifies
The Nigerian Government on Tuesday debunked reports that the United Arab Emirates, UAE, has resumed visa services for Nigerian citizens wishing to visit the country. NE earlier reported that Emirati authorities lifted the visa restriction on Nigerian travellers. It was also reported that the visa ban was lifted on March 4, 2024. The statement also […]
UMG Takes Over Mavin Records
Universal Music has acquired a majority stake in Nigerian record label Mavin, founded by Don Jazzy and home of Afrobeats superstar Rema. Although the terms of the deal were not disclosed, Billboard previously reported a likely sales price of around $125 million, with the company being valued in the region of $150 million to $200 […]
Peseiro quits as Super Eagles manager
Jose Peseiro, has confirmed his exit as manager of the Super Eagles after his contract officially expired on Thursday. Peseiro who led the Super Eagles of Nigeria to a second-place finish at the 2023 African Cup of Nations, on Friday, said he was fulfilled coaching the West African nation. âYesterday, we concluded our contract with […]
