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multiple drones reportedly launched from Iranian territory struck Nakhchivan International Airport, an exclave of Azerbaijan, earlier today. The attack caused structural damage to the airport terminal and injured at least two civilians, according to Azerbaijani authorities. The Incident Early reports indicate that two to three drones entered Nakhchivan airspace, targeting the airport and nearby civilian…
The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), in collaboration with the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), has formally inducted 260 engineering graduates into the engineering profession at a ceremony held in Jos. The event recognized graduates from the University of Jos whose academic achievements and professional readiness met the standards required for…
The price of cooking gas in Nigeria has surged sharply, climbing by nearly 40 per cent to about ₦1,400 per kilogram, in a development linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that have driven global energy prices upward and placed additional pressure on domestic energy markets. Market checks across major Nigerian cities, including Lagos…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has formally endorsed a landmark policy reform recognizing medical fellowships as equivalent to Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees for purposes of academic appointments and professional advancement. The decision, announced after a high-level policy review, seeks to bridge the long-standing gap between clinical training and academic recognition in Nigeria’s tertiary education…
French media giant Canal+ Group is reportedly preparing to shut down the African video streaming platform Showmax as part of cost-cutting measures following its acquisition of MultiChoice Group, the parent company of popular pay-TV services such as DStv and GOtv. According to an exclusive report by the entertainment industry publication Variety, the move is part…
The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced the temporary closure of the Embassy of the United States, Abuja for routine operations following security concerns linked to potential protests in Nigeria’s capital city. In an official notice issued on Thursday, the mission stated that the embassy would suspend normal business activities and remain closed to…
The Federal High Court of Nigeria sitting in Calabar has ordered the University of Calabar (UNICAL) to pay a total of ₦55 million in damages to eight engineering students after ruling that the institution admitted them into an academic programme that lacked proper accreditation. Delivering judgment in the case, Justice R. O. Dugbo-Oghoghorie held that…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) across its retail outlets, with motorists in Lagos now paying ₦933 per litre, while those in Abuja are paying ₦960 per litre. The new prices began appearing at several NNPC filling stations on Wednesday, reflecting the latest…
Iran held a mass funeral ceremony for 165 schoolgirls and staff killed on Saturday in what Iranian authorities described as a United States–Israeli attack on a girls’ school in the southern city of Minab. Thousands of mourners gathered to honor the victims, many holding photos of the children and coffins lined up for burial. The…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially commenced the 2026 Direct Entry (DE) registration, providing a pathway for candidates with advanced qualifications to gain admission directly into 200-level programmes in Nigerian universities and other tertiary institutions. According to the Board, the registration started on Monday, 2 March 2026, and will close on Saturday,…
