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Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has inaugurated the North-West University Teaching Hospital, describing the facility as a monumental achievement and a lasting legacy for the people of the state. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony in Sokoto, the governor praised the vision behind the establishment of the teaching hospital, which was initiated by former governor and senator, Aliyu Wamakko. He said the project marks a major milestone in medical education, healthcare […]

  Nigeria’s Net Domestic Credit (NDC) declined by 12.8 per cent year-on-year to N98.97 trillion in August 2025, reflecting the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) continued monetary policy adjustments aimed at supporting disinflation and easing liquidity pressures within the economy. The NDC represents the total value of credit extended by banks to both the private and public sectors. The latest figures indicate a slowdown in overall credit growth when compared […]

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has scheduled an Extraordinary National Executive Council (E-NEC) meeting for Saturday, October 25, 2025, to assess the Federal Government’s response to its 30-day ultimatum over unresolved welfare and policy issues affecting its members. According to a notice sent to its members, the meeting — which will hold virtually — will focus on evaluating the level of government compliance with the association’s demands and […]

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has introduced a fully digitised platform aimed at transforming the processes for drug integrity testing and visa clearance in Nigeria. The initiative, launched in Abuja, is designed to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accessibility while curbing substance abuse and preventing drug syndicates from exploiting legitimate travel processes. At the unveiling, NDLEA Chairman and CEO, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), represented by the agency’s […]

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of the University of Innovation, Science and Technology, Moma, in Imo State, bringing the total number of universities in Nigeria to 301. The approval was formally presented to Governor Hope Uzodinma on Monday in Abuja by the NUC Executive Secretary, Professor Abdullahi Ribadu, during a brief ceremony. According to Ribadu, the new university becomes Imo State's third state-owned university, further demonstrating […]

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has become the first ex-leader of a European Union country to be imprisoned, following his conviction for criminal conspiracy related to alleged illegal campaign financing from Libya. On Tuesday, Sarkozy entered La Santé prison in Paris to begin serving a five-year sentence handed down in September. He was found guilty of attempting to secure funding from the late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi for his successful […]

Traditional rulers from across Northern Nigeria have converged in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, for a two-day meeting aimed at addressing the worsening insecurity and other pressing challenges confronting the region. Led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, the meeting is being held under the umbrella of the Northern Traditional Rulers Council (NTRC). It was declared open today by Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris, with the Emir of […]

A wave of coordinated protests demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), disrupted commercial activities and transportation across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and several South-East states on Monday. The protests, spearheaded by activist Omoyele Sowore under the #RevolutionNow movement, saw heavy security deployments around key government institutions in Abuja, including the Presidential Villa, National Assembly, and Supreme Court. Abuja on Lockdown In […]

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has officially opened its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session. The application window will run from Thursday, October 23, 2025, to Saturday, January 31, 2026. According to a statement released by the Fund, the loan application is open to eligible returning and newly admitted students of accredited tertiary institutions across the country. Fresh students can apply using their Admission Number or […]