FG Inaugurates Governing Council for FUET, Ogoni Land

The Federal Government has officially launched the Governing Council and Principal Officers for the Federal University of Environment and Technology, located in Koroma/Saakpenwa, Ogoni, Rivers State. During the inauguration ceremony held on Monday in Abuja, Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa urged

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August 13, 2025

News·Headlines

Owo Church Attack Suspects Arraigned in Court

On Monday, Nigerian prosecutors brought five individuals before a federal high court in Abuja, accused of orchestrating a deadly assault on a Catholic church in Owo, located in the southwestern Ondo state. This attack, which occurred in 2022, resulted in the deaths

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August 12, 2025

Education·News

Lagos Youth Corps Member Claims Retaliation for Criticism of President Tinubu

Ushie Rita Uguamaye, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member known as “Raye,” has alleged that her discharge certificate has been withheld in retaliation for her criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s government. Earlier this year, Uguamaye gained attention for a viral TikTok

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August 12, 2025

Economy

Bank Customers Decry Excessive Charges, Urge CBN Intervention

ABUJA – Bank customers across Nigeria have expressed growing frustration over what they describe as excessive and unwarranted deductions from their accounts, calling on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), and other regulators to step in.

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August 12, 2025

Education

NGO Pushes for Vocational Skills in Secondary Schools to Tackle Youth Unemployment

The Springforth Foundation has called for the inclusion of vocational and technical skills training in Nigeria’s secondary school curriculum, saying it is key to addressing the country’s rising youth unemployment rate. Speaking in Lagos during an interview with the News Agency of

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August 11, 2025

Economy

CIIN President: New Insurance Reform Act Will Ensure Fairness for All

The Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) has expressed confidence that the newly enacted National Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025 (NIIRA 2025) will foster fairness and balance in the sector, benefiting both policyholders and operators. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria

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August 11, 2025

Education

JAMB Sets Tough New Screening Rules For Under-16 UTME Candidates Seeking Admission Into Nigerian Universities

ABUJA – August 7, 2025 — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has unveiled a new set of stringent screening procedures for candidates under the age of 16 who score exceptionally high in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The move

by News Room

August 8, 2025

Economy

Foreign Investors Dump ₦576bn in Nigerian Stocks Amid Market Volatility

LAGOS, August 7, 2025 — Foreign investors pulled a staggering ₦576.09 billion out of the Nigerian stock market in the first half of 2025, marking an 85% jump from the ₦311.41 billion withdrawn during the same period in 2024, according to data

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August 8, 2025

Economy·Headlines

Dangote Unveils Ambitious Plans for Olokola Seaport Development

In a bold move towards enhancing Nigeria’s industrial landscape, Aliko Dangote has announced the submission of an application for the establishment of a large-scale seaport in Olokola, Ogun State. This initiative, which aligns with his long-term vision for the region, aims to

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August 7, 2025

News

Prolonged litigations on financial matters impede banks’ capacity to support SMEs CEOs

Bank CEOs: Legal Delays Hindering Support for SMEs, Call for Financial Justice Reform Top executives from Nigeria’s banking sector have raised concerns that prolonged legal battles and slow enforcement of financial rulings are weakening banks’ ability to effectively support Small and Medium

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August 6, 2025

Headlines·Education

CORA Holds Book Party for 11 Longlisted Writers for 2025 NLNG Prize for Literature

The vibrant Grand Ballroom of the Lagos Continental Hotel was alive with excitement as the Committee for Relevant Arts (CORA) hosted the much-anticipated book party for the longlisted authors of the 2025 NLNG Prize for Literature on August 3, 2025. This annual

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August 4, 2025

Education

Olabisi Onabanjo University Honours Retired Professors

The Senate of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) in Ago-Iwoye has recognized 17 retired professors for their exceptional contributions and dedicated service to the university’s development. This acknowledgment occurred during a Special Senate meeting convened in the Senate Chamber at the university, located

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August 3, 2025

Sports·Headlines

Nigeria D’Tigress Qualifies for fifth consecutive Afrobasket final

In a thrilling semi-final showdown at the Palais des Sports de Treichville, Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, secured their spot in the final of the 2025 Women’s Afrobasket by defeating Senegal 75-68 on Saturday. This remarkable victory marks Nigeria’s fifth consecutive

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August 2, 2025

Grassroots

Tragic Discovery of Abandoned Newborn in Ijebu Ode

In a heart-wrenching incident that has shocked the community of Ojofa in Ijebu Ode, a day-old baby was discovered abandoned, wrapped in a cloth and laid on a nylon bag. The grim finding occurred earlier today, prompting immediate action from local responders.

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August 2, 2025

Education

UNICEF and Partners Empower 200 Girls with Digital and Technical Skills in Lagos

LAGOS, Nigeria — In a significant stride toward bridging gender gaps in technology and skilled trades, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), through its Generation Unlimited (GenU) initiative, has empowered 200 girls with startup toolkits after they successfully completed training under the

by News Room

August 2, 2025

News Room

FG Inaugurates Governing Council for FUET, Ogoni Land

Owo Church Attack Suspects Arraigned in Court

Lagos Youth Corps Member Claims Retaliation for Criticism of President Tinubu

Bank Customers Decry Excessive Charges, Urge CBN Intervention

NGO Pushes for Vocational Skills in Secondary Schools to Tackle Youth Unemployment

CIIN President: New Insurance Reform Act Will Ensure Fairness for All

JAMB Sets Tough New Screening Rules For Under-16 UTME Candidates Seeking Admission Into Nigerian Universities

Foreign Investors Dump ₦576bn in Nigerian Stocks Amid Market Volatility

Dangote Unveils Ambitious Plans for Olokola Seaport Development

Prolonged litigations on financial matters impede banks’ capacity to support SMEs CEOs

CORA Holds Book Party for 11 Longlisted Writers for 2025 NLNG Prize for Literature

Olabisi Onabanjo University Honours Retired Professors

Nigeria D’Tigress Qualifies for fifth consecutive Afrobasket final

Tragic Discovery of Abandoned Newborn in Ijebu Ode

UNICEF and Partners Empower 200 Girls with Digital and Technical Skills in Lagos

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