ENTREPRENEURS’ OASIS 3.0: FUTMINNA STUDENTS, THIS IS YOUR MOMENT — VOLUNTEER NOW!

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…

Major boost for student innovators — FG launches massive grant for Nigerian campuses

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…

₦29 Million Reward at Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU) — Celebrating Academic Excellence and Female Achievement

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…

Fake Pregnancy, Real Prison: Woman Who Conned Son Heung-min Out of $200K with a Phony Ultrasound Sentenced to 4 Years

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…

Why Bola Ahmed Tinubu Isn’t Accused in 2025 Benin Republic Coup Attempt — What the Presidency Says

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…

FG Launches ₦50 Million Grant for Student Startups to Boost Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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…

NITDA Sounds Alarm on ChatGPT Security: Urges Nigerians to Safeguard Data

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…

GO University’s Big Leap: Launching a 200-Bed Teaching Hospital for Medical Training & Healthcare Excellence

Godfrey Okoye University (GO University) has just marked a major milestone: the formal establishment of its own fully-functional teaching hospital — GO University Teaching Hospital (GOUNITH), located in Enugu. According to the University’s Vice-Chancellor, this makes GO University “one of the few private universities in Nigeria” with its own medical teaching hospital. This isn’t just…

Kaduna State University Mandates Physical Screening for Newly Admitted Candidates: Full Guidelines and Dates Revealed

Kaduna State University (KASU) has officially announced a mandatory physical screening and document verification exercise for all newly admitted candidates for the 2025/2026 academic session. The announcement, released by the Office of the Registrar, aims to ensure that all admitted students meet the university’s academic and regulatory requirements before full registration can be completed. This…