NUC Approves 14 Postgraduate Programmes for Newgate University Minna

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 14 postgraduate programmes for Newgate University Minna in Niger State, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s academic development and its growing role in Nigeria’s higher education sector. The approval followed a successful resource verification exercise conducted by the commission to evaluate the university’s academic preparedness, staffing strength,…

BREAKING: Starlink to Deliver 5G Connectivity Directly to Smartphones with New Satellites

Starlink, the satellite internet arm of SpaceX, has unveiled plans to launch a next-generation satellite constellation capable of delivering 5G connectivity directly to ordinary smartphones, eliminating the need for traditional cell towers or specialized equipment. According to Starlink, the upcoming Mobile V2 satellites are engineered with advanced phased-array antennas and custom silicon, enabling them to…

Breaking: NAUTH Nursing Students Protest ₦580,000 Fee Hike in Nnewi

Students of the School of Nursing attached to Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, staged a major protest today over a drastic increase in school fees that has sparked outrage among students and parents alike. Eyewitnesses report that students marched through central Nnewi carrying banners and chanting slogans against what they described as an…

Fuel Price Hits ₦1,330 per Litre in Abuja Amid Rising Global Oil Costs

Fuel prices in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory have surged sharply, with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, now selling for as high as ₦1,330 per litre at several retail stations. This increase has put pressure on motorists, commercial transport operators, and households relying on petrol-powered generators. The spike follows repeated increases in the…

Senate Removes Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from Nigeria’s UN Women Delegation, Replaces Her with Male Senator

In a move that has sparked controversy and criticism, the Nigerian Senate has removed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the country’s official delegation to the 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) in New York and replaced her with a male senator, Adeniyi Adegbonmire. The CSW event is a global…

NELFUND Disburses ₦206 Billion to Over One Million Students Nationwide

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has reached a major milestone, disbursing a total of ₦206.29 billion to students across the country since the inception of its student loan programme. According to the fund’s latest report, 1,164,222 students from approximately 270 public tertiary institutions have benefited from the scheme. Since the loan application portal opened…

Tragedy as UNILAG First-Class Graduate with 4.82 CGPA Dies Months After Celebrating Convocation

A tragic development has left many Nigerians mourning after a brilliant first-class graduate of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) reportedly passed away only months after celebrating her academic success at the institution’s convocation ceremony. The young woman, who graduated with an outstanding Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.82, had recently celebrated the milestone of…

Apple Introduces Studio Display XDR With Mini-LED Technology and 120Hz Refresh Rate

Technology giant Apple has unveiled a new high-end monitor known as the Apple Studio Display XDR, expanding its lineup of professional displays designed for creative professionals, developers, and content creators who require top-tier visual performance. The newly introduced display brings several major upgrades in brightness, refresh rate, and connectivity, positioning it as one of the…