FUT Minna Sets Final Deadline for 2025/2026 Registration as Management Issues Fresh Warning to Students

The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT Minna), has officially announced the final closure date for students’ registration for the 2025/2026 academic session, sending a clear message to both fresh and returning undergraduates across the institution. The announcement, contained in an internal memo released by the Academic Office of the Registry Department, underscores the university’s…

PAP Sends 34 Postgraduate Scholars to Top UK Universities in Bold Push for Knowledge Economy

In a significant stride toward educational empowerment and human capital development, the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has dispatched 34 postgraduate scholarship recipients to pursue advanced studies at various universities across the United Kingdom for the 2025–2026 academic session. This move represents a renewed commitment to nurturing expertise in cutting-edge fields critical to Nigeria’s future growth…

Nine-Year Certificate Limbo Ends: Zamfara Government Settles Tuition Debt, 50 Graduates Finally Get Degrees

In a remarkable turn of events, 50 Zamfara State indigenes who graduated from Crescent University, Abeokuta nearly a decade ago have finally received their degree certificates after years of waiting due to unpaid tuition fees by the state government. A Decade of Delay and Unfulfilled Dreams For nine long years, these scholars—many of whom achieved…

From “Abeg” to “Amala”: Oxford Dictionary Embraces Nigerian Words, Celebrates Global English Evolution

The global recognition of Nigerian culture has reached a historic milestone as the Oxford English Dictionary officially adds several Nigerian and West African words to its latest update. From everyday street expressions to beloved local foods, these entries signal a powerful shift in how global English is defined, documented, and celebrated. This development is more…

Dr. Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote Becomes First Female Director-General of the Nigerian Law School

In a groundbreaking development for legal education in Nigeria, Dr. Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote has been appointed as the first woman to serve as Director-General of the Nigerian Law School (NLS) since its inception in 1962. The announcement was made by the Presidency, marking a significant step toward gender inclusion and leadership diversity in one of…

“No Student Left Behind”: FG Breaks Silence on Morocco Scholarship Crisis, Dismisses Abandonment Claims

The Federal Government has strongly refuted viral claims alleging that Nigerian scholarship students studying in Morocco have been abandoned, insisting that no legitimate beneficiary of the federal scholarship scheme has been left stranded or neglected. The clarification comes after days of intense public debate and emotional reactions on social media, where reports surfaced suggesting that…

No Tuition Hike, No Hidden Charges: FG Reassures Nigerian Students as New Tax Reform Takes Effect

Nigeria’s Federal Government has moved swiftly to calm growing anxiety among students and parents following the implementation of the country’s new tax reform laws, firmly assuring that the policy changes will not lead to an increase in tuition fees across tertiary institutions. This reassurance comes amid rising public debates, misinformation, and initial fears that the…

Terror Returns to Niger State: Fresh Threats Spark Fear as Government Urges Calm After Deadly Killings

Fear has once again gripped several communities in Niger State following fresh threats reportedly issued by terrorists after a series of deadly attacks. The violence, which affected rural settlements in border areas, has left dozens dead, many kidnapped, and entire villages traumatized. As residents struggle to come to terms with the brutality, anxiety is growing…

Entrepreneurs’ Oasis 3.0 Ignites a New Wave of Future-Ready Skills at FUT Minna

The Federal University of Technology, Minna is set to witness a powerful blend of innovation, creativity, and practical empowerment as Entrepreneurs’ Oasis 3.0, themed “The Future-Focused Chapter,” officially opens its doors to participants eager to acquire in-demand skills for today’s competitive world. Organised under the Office of the Vice President in collaboration with the Fiyin…

More Bills, Poor Signals: Why Nigerians Paid Heavily for Data and Calls in 2025 Despite Network Failures

The year 2025 will be remembered by millions of Nigerians as a period when staying connected became more expensive, yet more frustrating. Across the country, mobile phone users paid significantly higher fees for data, voice calls and SMS, even as network disruptions, slow internet speeds and frequent call drops persisted. For many households and businesses…