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The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr, has disclosed that the Fund has disbursed student loans to 265 tertiary institutions, covering about 1.5 million applications nationwide. Sawyerr made this known on Tuesday during an interview on Arise Television, where he highlighted the progress and challenges of implementing the Federal Government’s student loan scheme. He explained that the initiative was created to provide interest-free loans to […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday met with former military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (retd.), at his hilltop residence in Minna, Niger State. Atiku arrived at the Minna Airport at about 1:30 p.m. and proceeded directly to Babangida’s residence. Governor Makinde arrived later at about 2:10 p.m. He was accompanied by leaders and stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), including the […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved key appointments in Nigeria’s energy and technology sectors. Engr. Adesayo Olusegun Michael has been named Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), while Hon. Magaji Da’u Aliyu has been appointed Managing Director of the Sheda Science and Technology Complex (SHESTCO) in Abuja. SHESTCO is a federal research institution responsible for technological research and development, including the operation of a […]

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has said the old Port Harcourt Refinery has been rehabilitated to about 90 per cent and could resume operations within one week, pending approval from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd). PENGASSAN President, Mr Festus Osifo, disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, stating that the refinery is technically ready to operate. His […]

Nigeria’s revenue outlook for 2026 is projected to strengthen significantly, with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) setting an ambitious target of ₦40.7 trillion. The projection reflects continued improvements in tax collection and enforcement recorded over the past five years. The target exceeds the Federal Government’s budgeted revenue estimate of ₦34.3 trillion for 2026, indicating expectations of stronger domestic revenue mobilisation. The projection was disclosed in Abuja by the Executive Director […]

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed confidence that the prolonged political crisis in Rivers State is nearing a final resolution, following decisive intervention by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking to journalists in Abuja after inspecting ongoing FCT projects, Wike praised Tinubu’s leadership, describing the president as a unifying figure whose authority carries significant weight in resolving political disputes. “I believe that by the grace of […]

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening domestic food production and tackling food insecurity, despite persistent funding constraints, rising input costs, and structural challenges affecting farmers nationwide. Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, made this known while presenting the ministry’s 2026 budget proposal before a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Agricultural […]

The Federal Government has directed the Federal Character Commission (FCC) to strengthen enforcement of the federal character principle across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to promote fairness, inclusion, and public trust in governance. The directive was issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, during a two-day induction workshop for members of the FCC’s fifth board. Represented by his […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, are currently in a closed-door meeting with former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), at his Uphill Residence in Minna, Niger State. Atiku arrived at the Minna Airport at about 1:30 pm and proceeded directly to Babangida’s residence for the meeting. Governor Makinde arrived shortly after, at about 2:10 pm, and joined Atiku inside the residence as discussions […]