Kingsley Aniji

Nigerian Thriller The Weekend Makes History as First Nollywood Film on HBO Max

Nigeria’s film industry has recorded a historic milestone as the psychological thriller The Weekend becomes the first independently produced Nigerian thriller to premiere on HBO Max, one of the world’s leading streaming platforms. The development signals a growing international appetite for Nollywood content and showcases the creative potential of Nigerian filmmakers on the global stage….

NURTW Lagos Awards ₦500,000 Scholarships to Children of Commercial Drivers

The Lagos State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has unveiled a new scholarship initiative aimed at supporting the university education of children of commercial drivers, with each selected beneficiary receiving ₦500,000 to assist with academic expenses. The programme was launched by the Lagos State chairman of the union, Mustapha Adekunle…

FG Introduces ‘No NERD Certificate, No NYSC’ Rule for Nigerian Graduates

The Federal Government has announced a new policy that will make the possession of a verified Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) certificate compulsory for all graduates seeking mobilisation into the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, disclosed the directive while speaking on ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening the…

Niger Gov Threatens to Revoke FUT Minna Campus C of O, Alumni Raise Alarm Over Ownership Dispute

A major dispute has erupted between the Niger State Government and the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT Minna) following allegations that Governor Mohammed Umar Bago threatened to revoke the university’s Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) for its Bosso Campus during a high-level meeting in Abuja. The development was disclosed by the President of…

Kidnappers Collect ₦10 Million Ransom, Go Silent — Family Fears Abducted NYSC Member Killed

The family of an abducted National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Musa Usman Abba, is gripped by grief and uncertainty after kidnappers who demanded a ₦10 million ransom for his freedom allegedly cut off communication shortly after receiving the payment, raising strong fears that the young graduate may have been killed. Abba, a graduate of…

Oando NEPL/OERNL JV Scholarship 2026/2027 Opens for Nigerian Undergraduates

The NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL) / Oando Energy Resources Nigeria Limited (OERNL) Joint Venture has officially opened applications for the 2026/2027 Tertiary Scholarship Scheme for Nigerian undergraduate students. The scholarship programme is part of the joint venture’s corporate social responsibility initiative aimed at supporting academically outstanding students and promoting education development across Nigeria….

Electricity Supply Worsens in Nigeria as Power Generation Drops by 11%

Electricity supply across Nigeria has declined further after national power generation fell by about 11 percent, worsening the already unstable power situation in many parts of the country and forcing electricity distribution companies to intensify load shedding to manage the shortfall. Latest operational data from the national grid showed that total electricity generation dropped to…

FUNAAB Introduces ₦1 Million Annual Prize for Best Farm Student

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has unveiled a ₦1 million annual prize to reward outstanding performance in farm practical exercises, marking a significant boost for practical agricultural training in Nigeria. The announcement was made on Thursday, March 5, 2026, by Prof. Emmanuel Fakoya, Dean of the College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development…

“No NERD, No NYSC”: FG Makes NERD Compliance Mandatory for All Graduates

the Federal Government has announced that no graduate will be mobilised into the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) — nor granted an exemption — without full compliance with the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) policy. The policy, approved by President Bola Tinubu, takes effect immediately and applies to all graduates, whether trained in Nigeria…