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OYO ASSEMBLY APPROVES N100BN LOAN, N300BN DEBT REFINANCING DEAL

The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved a ₦100 billion loan facility from United Bank for Africa (UBA) to fund infrastructure projects and other development initiatives across the state’s 33 local government areas. The lawmakers also approved a separate ₦300 billion facility to refinance an existing contractors’ finance facility obtained by the state government from Access Bank. The approvals followed a request by Governor Seyi Makinde, contained in a letter addressed to the Speaker of the Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, […]

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NIGERIAN VARSITIES TO BREAK GLOBAL RANKING RECORDS FROM 2027 — OKEBUKOLA

Nigerian universities are expected to improve their performance in global rankings from 2027, driven by increased competition, rising research citations and a new national ranking framework, the Chairman of the Nigerian Tertiary Education and Research Analysis Committee (NiTERAC), Emeritus Professor Peter Okebukola, has said. Okebukola made the projection during a meeting with directors of academic planning on Wednesday, attributing the anticipated progress to the Federal Government’s efforts to strengthen the assessment of tertiary institutions. He said the mandatory national ranking […]

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UTME: 108 UNDERAGE CANDIDATES MEET FG’S ADMISSION CRITERIA

The Federal Government has disclosed that only 108 out of about 39,000 underage candidates who sat the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) met the requirements for possible admission into tertiary institutions. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja while receiving the two highest-scoring UTME candidates and six outstanding underage candidates presented by the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Segun Aina. Alausa said 2,244,149 candidates registered for the 2026 […]

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EBOLA-INFECTED DIPLOMAT SUFFERS ORGAN FAILURE, SHETTIMA ADVISES STATES ON POWER

The Federal Government and state authorities have intensified measures to prevent the spread of Ebola following the confirmation of the Bundibugyo strain in a diplomat receiving treatment in Abuja. The patient has reportedly developed multi-organ failure, while health authorities continue contact tracing, surveillance and emergency response efforts. The patient’s identity and nationality have not been officially disclosed. Meanwhile, Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged state governments to address their electricity challenges by establishing functional electricity markets under the Electricity Act […]

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EBOLA: FG ORDERS 46 EXPOSED PERSONS ON 21-DAY NO-FLY LIST

The Federal Government has directed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to place 46 people who had contact with Nigeria’s confirmed Ebola patient on a no-fly list for 21 days as part of efforts to prevent the spread of the disease. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, gave the directive after a virtual meeting with the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, on Wednesday to discuss measures to contain the outbreak. The […]

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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: BAYERN FACE ARSENAL TEST WITHOUT OLISE

Bayern Munich will face Arsenal in a crucial UEFA Champions League encounter on Wednesday without influential winger Michael Olise, who is suspended following his red card in last week’s 3-3 draw against Viking. Olise was sent off after receiving two yellow cards within a minute, including one for throwing the ball at Viking captain Zlatko Tripic following a verbal exchange. The French international has been in impressive form this season, recording nine goals and five assists in 10 appearances across […]

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TINUBU EXTENDS TENURES OF IMMIGRATION, CORRECTIONAL SERVICE BY 18 MONTHS

President Bola Tinubu has approved an 18-month extension of the tenures of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nanna Nandap, and the Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche. Under the extension, Nwakuche will remain in office until May 26, 2028, while Nandap’s tenure will end on June 30, 2028. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the development in a statement on Monday, saying the approval followed a recommendation […]

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MILITARY AIRSTRIKES NEURALISES 103 TERRORISTS IN NORTH EAST

The Nigerian military says seven precision air strikes conducted between October 10 and 18, 2026, have neutralised 103 terrorists and destroyed several logistics hubs and storage facilities across Borno and Adamawa states. The Joint Task Force, North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, said the intelligence-led operations targeted Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters, their leadership structures and logistics networks. The strikes involved Nigerian Army Aviation, the Nigerian Army Remotely Piloted Aircraft System Regiment and the Air Component. According to the operation’s […]

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NIGERIA’S PASSPORT RANKING FALLS TO 181, VISA-FREE ACCESS SHRINKS

Nigeria’s passport ranking has fallen to 181st in the latest IziVisa Passport Ranking Index, down from 90th position in July 2026, amid a reported decline in the number of destinations Nigerians can visit without obtaining a visa in advance. According to data published by IziVisa, Nigerian passport holders can travel to 24 countries visa-free, obtain visas on arrival in 16 countries, and access 43 countries through electronic visas. The latest figures represent a reduction from the 44 visa-free destinations recorded […]

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