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The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has once again reinforced its position as one of Nigeria’s foremost technology-driven universities with the graduation of 2,747 students across various disciplines, including 240 students who bagged First-Class Honours at its 36th convocation ceremony. The announcement was made by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adenike Temidayo Oladiji, during a pre-convocation…
The management of several Nigerian tertiary institutions has issued an important directive to all newly admitted students regarding the application process for the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme. The notice, aimed at ensuring smooth access to the federal student loan initiative, outlines key steps, eligibility requirements, and payment procedures for the 2025/2026 academic session….
The University of Ibadan (UI), Nigeria’s premier tertiary institution, has officially announced the commencement of payment for the non-refundable acceptance fee by candidates offered provisional admission into its various undergraduate programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session. In a detailed statement released by the University’s management, all newly admitted students are required to pay an acceptance…
Nigeria’s celebrated chef and culinary star, Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has added another remarkable achievement to her growing list of accolades after officially receiving her second Guinness World Record (GWR) plaque — this time, for preparing the world’s largest pot of jollof rice. The recognition was confirmed by the Guinness World…
In a significant diplomatic development, the United States Congress has proposed a legislative measure seeking visa bans and asset freezes against leaders of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, citing alleged involvement in severe religious freedom violations across Nigeria’s Middle Belt region. The bill, spearheaded by…
In a development that has sparked intense debate across diplomatic and security circles, the United States military has reportedly drawn up contingency plans for possible intervention in Nigeria — categorized under three operational levels: light, medium, and heavy. The move follows directives allegedly issued by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who described ongoing violence in…
The Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, has sounded a stern warning over what he described as the “unintended exclusion” caused by Nigeria’s rigid tertiary admission system, stressing that the nation’s strict entry criteria are pushing millions of adolescents out of school each year. Speaking at the public presentation of the newly revised National Guidelines…
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has officially unveiled the shortlist and opened voting for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025, marking the beginning of one of the most anticipated annual celebrations in world football. The announcement, released on FIFA’s official website, confirms that the voting window will remain open until November 28, 2025…
Nigeria’s representation at the global football stage has once again been reduced to a single shining light — Chiamaka Nnadozie, the Super Falcons’ formidable shot-stopper, who emerged as the only Nigerian shortlisted in the 2025 edition of The Best FIFA Football Awards. While fans had hoped to see men’s stars like Victor Osimhen and Ademola…
The Federal Government has officially launched the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF) at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) — a landmark welfare initiative aimed at improving the financial well-being of academic and non-academic staff across Nigeria’s higher institutions. The scheme, which provides zero-interest loans of up to ₦10 million, was formally flagged…
