FUTO Issues Urgent Notice to All 2025/2026 Admission Candidates — Check If Your Name Is on the List

The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) has issued an urgent notice to all candidates who applied for admission for the 2025/2026 academic session, directing specific applicants to take immediate action on their admission process. This latest announcement from the university’s management is a crucial alert for prospective students, especially those whose details appear on…

Top 10 Countries with the Best Quality of Life in 2025

The pursuit of a better life—defined by safety, stability, comfort, and opportunity—remains one of humanity’s oldest ambitions. In the latest Numbeo Quality of Life Index for 2025, ten countries have distinguished themselves as global leaders in delivering exceptional living standards to their citizens. These nations have managed to combine strong economies, excellent healthcare systems, low…

Relief for Nigerian Doctors as FG Approves ₦12 Billion to Clear Salary Arrears and Boost Health Sector Stability

In a significant move aimed at restoring confidence and stability within Nigeria’s healthcare system, the Federal Government has announced the immediate release of ₦11.995 billion (approximately $8.3 million) to clear the backlog of salaries and allowances owed to medical professionals across the country. This decisive action comes in response to growing agitation and industrial unrest…

Resident Doctors’ Strike Cripples Lagos Hospitals as Patients Lament Endless Waits and Cancelled Surgeries

Hospitals across Lagos have been thrown into disarray as the ongoing strike by resident doctors enters its second week, paralyzing healthcare services and leaving thousands of patients stranded. The strike, declared by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), has led to cancelled surgeries, prolonged waiting times, and suspended outpatient consultations in major health institutions…

Miva Open University Launches Study Centre in Port Harcourt to Bridge Nigeria’s Learning Gaps

In a bold move to revolutionize access to higher education in Nigeria, Miva Open University has unveiled a new study centre in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, with the aim of closing the persistent learning gaps caused by infrastructural and accessibility challenges. The new centre is designed to provide students with a conducive environment that fosters…

JAMB Warns Universities to Stop Manipulating Candidates Into Changing Programmes

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a stern warning to Nigerian universities and other tertiary institutions over the growing practice of manipulating candidates to change their chosen programmes to less competitive ones. The examination body described the trend as unethical, deceptive, and a clear violation of the principles of fairness and transparency…

Peter Obi Reacts to Trump’s Military Threat: “Nigeria Is Suffering from Failed Leadership”

The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the recent military threat issued by former U.S. President Donald Trump against Nigeria. Obi described the situation as a direct consequence of “failed leadership and bad governance,” stressing that the country’s deteriorating security and economic situation has reached alarming levels. His remarks…

Full Healthcare Shutdown in Lafia as Doctors’ Strike Grounds Operations

A wave of distress has swept through Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, following the complete shutdown of medical activities at the Federal University of Lafia Teaching Hospital (FUTH). The industrial action, embarked upon by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), has brought healthcare delivery to a grinding halt, leaving patients stranded and medical services…