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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced plans to closely scrutinize how funds disbursed to public universities through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) are managed, raising fresh concerns about transparency, accountability, and the effective utilization of the billions of naira allocated to the nation’s tertiary institutions each year. The move signals a…
A major corruption scandal has rocked African football after a court sentenced former football administrator Blaise Mayolas to life imprisonment for embezzling funds meant for football development in the country. Mayolas, who previously headed the Congo Football Federation (FECOFOOT), was found guilty of diverting over $1.3 million provided by FIFA for football development programmes in…
Nigeria has found itself at the center of a heated online debate after claims surfaced on social media suggesting that the country is officially a Muslim nation and that it is aligned with Islamic countries in global geopolitical conflicts. The controversy began when Andy Ogles, a member of the United States House of Representatives, shared…
Maltina, one of Nigeria’s most recognised malt beverage brands, has launched a nationwide school tour aimed at promoting nutrition awareness and inspiring millions of students across the country as part of activities marking its 50th anniversary. The initiative, known as the Maltina Nourishment Tour, is designed to reach up to one million students in schools…
The management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has moved to calm growing concerns among students after the institution’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) declared an industrial action over salary-related issues. Despite the strike directive issued by the union, the university has assured students that semester examinations will continue as scheduled,…
Tech entrepreneur and business magnate Elon Musk has become the wealthiest individual ever recorded in modern history, with an estimated net worth of $839 billion, setting a new global record for personal wealth. The staggering fortune places the billionaire far ahead of every other individual on the planet and marks the first time any person…
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,…
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…
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 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…
