Month: March 2026

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has reaffirmed that students benefiting from its loan scheme will continue to receive a monthly upkeep allowance of ₦20,000, dismissing claims of an increase to ₦25,000. The clarification was issued in Abuja by the agency’s Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, following the circulation of […]

Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that 10 countries have approved the country’s newly appointed ambassadors-designate, marking progress in the ongoing diplomatic posting process. According to a statement by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimibie Ebienfa, the countries that have issued approvals include United Kingdom, France, United States, Ireland, Qatar, Benin, […]

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has strongly criticised the government of Mozambique over the deportation of 40 Nigerians, describing the process as inhumane and a violation of their rights. The commission confirmed that the affected individuals were among the 42 Nigerians who were earlier arrested and detained in Mozambique. Of […]

Juba, March 31, 2026 – A deadly attack at a gold mine near Jebel Iraq in Central Equatoria, South Sudan, claimed the lives of 73 people on Saturday, with at least 25 others injured. Some residents reportedly fled the area, and authorities have warned that the death toll may rise […]

The Kwara South Development Forum has expressed deep concern over escalating violence in Kwara South, highlighting persistent killings, kidnappings, and deserted communities. In a statement signed by acting Speaker Obashola Ayomide Ridwan, the group reported that traditional rulers and residents have become frequent targets of terrorists, citing high-profile killings and […]

Emmanuel Aanu Ajayi, a 500-level Electrical and Computer Engineering student at Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has won the Federal Ministry of Education’s Student Venture Capital Grant, receiving a ₦50 million award for his innovative solar power project. The announcement was made at the UNDP Innovation Hub in Lagos on […]

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has officially signed legislation to rename Palm Beach International Airport as the “President Donald J. Trump International Airport.” The airport, situated roughly two miles from former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, will require additional administrative steps, including approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and completion of […]

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has assured residents that the government will not bow to fear or intimidation following the recent killings of 28 people in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North LGA. In a broadcast on Tuesday, he emphasized that the state will emerge stronger and more united, pledging to use […]

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has unveiled the CLHEEAN Mobile App, a new digital platform aimed at enhancing citizen interaction with government, providing real-time information, and encouraging active participation in national development. At the launch, NOA Director-General Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu described the app as a transformative step in Nigeria’s democratic […]

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has called for stronger regional cooperation among African nations to harness the continent’s vast natural gas reserves and tackle persistent energy deficits. Speaking at the Ministerial Roundtable on Regional Gas Development and Cooperation, Ekpo highlighted that Africa holds over 600 […]