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NELFUND RESUMES DISBURSEMENT OF STUDENTS’ UPKEEP

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund on Friday   announced the commencement of upkeep disbursements to student beneficiaries who have updated their bank account details from digital wallet platforms to commercial bank accounts. A statement by the Director of Corporate Communications of the Fund, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, said the development marks a significant breakthrough in resolving earlier disbursement delays and appreciated the patience and understanding of all affected students. NELFUND said it remains committed to ensuring that no eligible student is left behind […]

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FG begins phase 7 mass trials of terrorists

The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced the Phase 7 of the Kainji Mass Trials of terrorist suspects.   This was announced on Wednesday in Abuja through a statement by the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), which operates under the Office of the National Security Adviser The National Coordinator of NCTC, Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, said the trials represent Nigeria’s unwavering pursuit of justice and a reaffirmation of its resolve to confront terrorism through lawful and transparent means. He said it […]

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Akpabio removes Natasha Akpoti as diaspora committee chair

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi central, has been removed as chairman of the senate committee on diaspora and NGOs. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the change during Thursday’s plenary session. Akpabio named Aniekan Bassey, who represents Akwa Ibom north-east, as the new chairman of the diaspora and NGOs committee. Bassey is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). “The new chairman is Distinguished Senator Aniekan Bassey, and it will take effect from today,” he said. Akpabio also mentioned […]

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FG begins audit of civil service workforce

The Federal Government, through the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, has mandated all ministries, departments and agencies to submit their nominal rolls and update the details of officers on the popular payment platform, IPPIS. The government said it is part of the effort to identify existing and consequential vacancies in the civil service. A nominal roll contains the names of personnel in an organisation. It serves as an official record, which can be used for […]

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Exam fraud: Oyo bans smart watches, phones in schools

The Oyo State government has reaffirmed its ban on mobile phones, smart watches and Meta eyeglasses in schools, especially during examination, with a warning that violators will face strict consequences. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Olusegun Olayiwola, made this known on Wednesday while addressing education stakeholders, including Permanent Secretaries, Inspectors-General of Education, and Heads of Departments, during a meeting held at the Ministry’s conference room. Olayiwola emphasised the importance of discipline and integrity in the conduct of examinations, […]

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NewsLagos LG polls: Police announce total restriction of vehicular movement, ban escorts

Ahead of the forthcoming local government election in Lagos State, the state’s police command on Wednesday announced that there would be a total restriction of all vehicular movement from 3 am on Saturday, July 12, until 3 pm the same day. According to a statement released by the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, the restriction will apply to all roads and waterways throughout the state. The command also prohibited armed escorts and security aides in the polling units and collation centres […]

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Keyamo inaugurates FAAN board with Ganduje as chairman

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has inaugurated the new board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), with former Kano State Governor and ex-APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, as Chairman. The inauguration ceremony, held in Abuja, was attended by officials from key government ministries and aviation stakeholders. The Ministry stated that the new board is tasked with strengthening oversight and boosting operational efficiency at FAAN. The eight-member board includes representatives from the Ministry of […]

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U.S. RESTRICTS NIGERIANS, OTHERS TO SINGLE ENTRY, THREE-MONTH VISAS

Beginning from today Nigerians successful applicants for United States (U.S.) non-immigrant visitation will be granted a maximum three-month, single entry visas. The U.S. embassy in Abuja announced the State Department decision yesterday. It explained that many other countries are also affected by the action. Before now, a regular Nigerian visitor to the United States was granted up to five-year visa depending on eligibility. The latest development, according to the embassy, is based on reciprocity. In a statement the embassy said: […]

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FG sets minimum admission age for tertiary institutions at 16 years

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially set the minimum admission age for entry into the nation’s tertiary institutions at 16 years old. This announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, during the ongoing Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Abuja on Tuesday. Alausa emphatically stated that this age requirement is “not negotiable.” He also issued a stern warning that any admission conducted outside of the Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) […]

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