Okada Riders Clash with Ogun Councils Over N200 Insurance Fee
Commercial motorcyclists in Abeokuta protest a new N200 daily health insurance levy, calling it exploitation. Council chairmen defend the scheme as vital welfare. Read the full story.
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Cross River Enforces Vehicle Colours from Jan 31
Cross River State mandates all commercial vehicles to adopt state-approved colours and security numbers by January 31, 2026. Non-compliance will attract sanctions. The move aims to boost safety and uniformity.
NELFUND Gives N154.4bn Loans to 788,947 Students
Nigerian Education Loan Fund disburses N154.4bn in interest-free loans to 788,947 students. CEO Akintunde Sawyerr reveals details and urges more applications from public institution students.
1,100+ Ondo Varsity Students Get N144.5m Loan
Adekunle Ajasin University confirms over 1,116 students benefited from N144.5m NELFUND loans for tuition. VC also details new hostel projects to enhance campus safety. Read more.
LP to Sue Ogun State Over N1.669 Trillion Budget Loan
Labour Party warns Governor Dapo Abiodun against borrowing to fund Ogun's 2026 budget, threatens court action. Details on the N518.9bn debt plan and political showdown.
NELFUND Pays ₦997.8m Tuition for 5,386 KWASU Students
Nigerian Education Loan Fund disburses ₦997.8 million to cover tuition for 5,386 Kwara State University students for the 2024/2025 session. Read the full details of this major educational intervention.
Botswana Youths Allegedly Deceived into Fighting for Russia
Botswana investigates claims two citizens, 19 & 20, were lured into Russia's war in Ukraine via a fake military training scheme. Government urges youth vigilance against suspicious offers.
RCCG's N40m Free Bus Scheme Eases Lagos Commute
The Redeemed Christian Church of God has spent N40 million on its free bus-to-work programme, providing relief for Lagos and Ogun commuters. Read how this initiative is helping workers.
Student Burned Alive in Vienna Crypto Extortion
A Ukrainian student was tortured and burned alive in Vienna after being forced to hand over cryptocurrency. Two suspects, including a fellow student, have been arrested. Read the shocking details.
EFCC Returns N96.5m to Ponzi Scheme Victims
The EFCC has recovered and returned N96.5 million to victims of a forex Ponzi scheme in Enugu. Learn how the fraud operated and the commission's warning to investors.
Stakeholders Demand Transparency in FG Cash Transfer Scheme
Beneficiaries and officials in Osun State call for greater awareness and fairness in the Federal Government's social protection cash transfers, highlighting issues of exclusion and lack of transparency.
UNIOSUN VC Warns Students on Social Media, Promotes NELFUND
Osun State University VC, Prof. Clement Adebooye, advises new students against social media misuse and encourages applications for the NELFUND loan scheme to support their education.
Nigerian Student's UK Entry Experience Goes Viral
A Nigerian lady on a student visa recounts the questions UK immigration officials asked her upon arrival. See the public's reaction and her detailed responses.
Nigeria Gets $100m AfDB Loan for Youth Fund
Nigeria's FEC has approved a $100 million AfDB loan for the Youth Investment Fund and a $50m Islamic Bank loan for Yobe agriculture. President Tinubu pushes for 7% growth.
NDIC Assures Deposit Safety, Warns Against Fraudsters
NDIC MD reassures Nigerians of deposit safety with up to ₦5m insurance. He warns against Ponzi schemes and details collaboration with CBN for banking stability. Visit their Trade Fair pavilion for more.
Nigerian Woman Cries Over UK Student Visa Denial
A Nigerian lady weeps after her UK student visa was refused despite a priority application and a harrowing interview. She claims her interviewer's nationality played a role. Read her full story and public reactions.
CrediCorp's New Credit Scheme for Smartphones, Laptops
CrediCorp launches a digital device credit programme to help over 15,000 Nigerians afford smartphones and laptops. Apply now to boost your productivity and join the digital economy.
Mother Seeks Answers After Student Daughter's Death
The mother of Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera disputes police findings after her daughter was found dead following a football game. Investigation ongoing.
NCDMB, BOI unveil $100m fund, local content hits 61%
NCDMB and BOI launch a $100m Equity Investment Scheme to boost indigenous oil & gas firms. Nigerian content performance rises to 61%. New rules make certificates non-transferable from 2026.
FG Launches Device Credit for 15,000 Nigerians
The Federal Government, via CREDICORP, launches a national digital device credit programme to make smartphones and laptops affordable for over 15,000 working Nigerians, boosting digital inclusion.
240 Electric Tricycles Deployed to 12 Nigerian Universities
The Federal Government has launched 240 solar-powered electric tricycles across 12 universities in Nigeria to aid student transportation. Find out which institutions benefited.
UBA MD: Bank Credit is Not a Gift, Must Be Repaid
UBA MD Oliver Alawuba cautions Nigerians to treat loans responsibly as bank lending hits N46.7 trillion. CIBN also addresses 'Japa' impact with new fund. Read more.
UK Halts $1.15bn Loan for Mozambique Gas Project
Britain withdraws funding for TotalEnergies' Mozambique LNG project, citing national interests. The $20bn project, paused after a deadly 2021 attack, faces new hurdles. Read more on the implications for Africa's energy sector.
UK Pulls $1.15bn Loan for Mozambique Gas Project
Britain withdraws funding for TotalEnergies' Mozambique LNG project, citing national interests. The $20bn project, halted by jihadist violence, faces new hurdles. Read the full analysis.
Nearly 800,000 Students Benefit from NELFUND Loan Scheme
Nigerian Education Loan Fund reveals 788,947 students have received loans totaling N140.88 billion. Discover the breakdown, top applying universities, and student experiences with the scheme.
Lady Opens Store with NSS Allowance, Goes Viral
A Ghanaian lady has become an internet sensation after revealing how she saved her National Service Scheme allowance to open a fully stocked store. Her inspiring story has sparked massive reactions online.
Court dismisses NAIC appeal in N200bn agric dispute
Appeal Court affirms First Bank's victory over NAIC in N200bn agric credit scheme dispute. Justice Abang dismisses appeal as 'grossly misconceived'. Read the full legal analysis.
FG Opens N50m Student Grant Portal for Entrepreneurs
Federal Government launches Student Venture Capital Grant portal offering up to ₦50 million equity-free funding for Nigerian student entrepreneurs in STEMM fields. Apply now!
$460m Abuja CCTV Project Failure Under Investigation
House of Representatives launches forensic investigation into failed $460 million CCTV project as Abuja faces worsening insecurity. Committee demands accountability.
UNIPORT Student Gets Death Sentence for Killing
A University of Port Harcourt student has been sentenced to death for the murder and dismemberment of his girlfriend. Justice delivered in Rivers State High Court.
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