FG Recognises Medical Fellowships as Equivalent to PhD Qualifications for Academic and Professional Advancement

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…

Canal+ Plans to Shut Down Showmax Following MultiChoice Acquisition

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…

U.S. Embassy in Abuja Temporarily Shuts Down Operations Over Planned Protests

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…

Court Orders University of Calabar to Pay ₦55 Million Compensation to Eight Engineering Students

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…

NNPC Raises Petrol Price to ₦933 Per Litre in Lagos, ₦960 in Abuja Amid Rising Global Oil Costs

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…

JAMB Opens 2026 Direct Entry Registration for Prospective University Students

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,…

Nigerian Doctor, Olawale Ogunlana, Named Among TikTok’s Top 50 Global Creators for 2026

Nigerian medical doctor Olawale Ogunlana has been recognized among the Top 50 Most Influential Creators on TikTok’s Global Discover List 2026, a prestigious ranking that celebrates creators who have not only amassed large followings but have also shaped culture, conversations, and knowledge on the platform. Widely known on TikTok as @doctorwalesmd, Dr. Ogunlana is a…