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The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has issued a strong warning to the Federal Government, announcing that it will embark on a nationwide strike in early 2026 if longstanding welfare concerns, unpaid allowances, and what it describes as chronic marginalisation of non-teaching staff are not addressed before December 31, 2025. The union declared…
The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has formally banned all physical cash payments at every revenue-collecting point of the federal government — meaning all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and federal government-owned enterprises (FGOEs) must stop accepting cash immediately. To replace cash, the government has mandated installation of electronic payment devices —…
The atmosphere at the Federal University of Technology Minna is buzzing once again as the much-anticipated Entrepreneurs’ Oasis 3.0 — The Future-Focused Chapter officially opens its doors to vibrant, passionate, and talented young people eager to make a real impact. This year’s edition comes with a renewed force, deeper purpose, and a powerful call: FUTMINNA…
In a landmark move aimed at catalysing the next wave of Nigerian innovation and entrepreneurship, the Federal Ministry of Education has opened applications for the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), a bold initiative offering up to ₦50 million in equity-free funding to student-led ventures with meaningful social or commercial impact. The S-VCG is being hailed…
The faith-based Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU), located in Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, has unveiled a generous cash-award scheme to honour outstanding graduating students. The university’s Vice-Chancellor announced that a total of ₦29 million will be distributed among this year’s best graduating student and first-class graduates — a move aimed at recognising academic excellence and encouraging…
A woman in her 20s, identified only by her surname Yang, was sentenced to four years in prison by the Seoul Central District Court on December 8, 2025, for blackmailing Tottenham and South Korea football captain Son Heung-min out of approximately $200,000 (300 million Korean won) with a completely fabricated pregnancy claims. Yang never had…
Tensions have simmered following the recent coup attempt in the Republic of Benin, and rumours were already swirling about possible involvement from neighbouring nations. But the office of the President of Nigeria has issued a firm statement: the country responded only after Benin formally requested help. The government rejects any suggestions that Nigeria, or President…
The Nigerian federal government has officially unveiled a landmark initiative designed to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship among students in tertiary institutions. The program, spearheaded by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, offers equity-free grants of up to ₦50 million to eligible student-led startups. This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to leveraging youth potential to drive…
TikTok imposed a sudden overnight restriction on its LIVE feature across Nigeria, blocking all users from hosting or watching streams between 11 PM and 5 AM local time. The blackout began at midnight on Sunday, December 7, 2025, and was lifted by Monday morning. When creators tried to go live during those hours, they were…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has issued a stern warning to Nigerians about potential security vulnerabilities in OpenAI’s ChatGPT models, specifically GPT-4.0 and GPT-5, advising users to exercise caution to protect personal and organizational data. In a statement from NITDA’s Director of Corporate Affairs and External Relations, Mrs. Hadiza Umar, the agency revealed…
