Private Univarsity Application hiked to N25m from N5m
The National Universities Commission (NUC), has hiked the application fees for the establishment of the new private universities from N5 million to N25 million. In a memo issued by the…
NNPCL, First E&P, JV reaches 96% reduction in routine gas flaring
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC Ltd and the First Exploration and the Petroleum Development Company Limited, First E&P, Joint Venture, JV, said they have reached a 96% reduction…
House of Reps members propose creation of 31 new states in Nigeria- See list
Nigeria’s House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review on Thursday proposed the creation of 31 new states in the country. If the proposal scales through, the Nigerian state will be…
We have measures to ensure transparency, accountability in Ogoni cleanup- HYPREP boss
The Project Coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project, HYPREP, Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey says the project has introduced specific measures to ensure transparency and accountability in Ogoni cleanup. Reiterating his…
TikTok removed over 2m videos in 2024 for guidelines violations- Report
Social media platform, TikTok says over 2 million videos by subscribers were removed from its services in Nigeria between July and September 2024 for violating its Community Guidelines. The platform…
INEC presents additional BVAS machines, as Ighodalo closes case against Okpebholo
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Mr Asue Ighodalo have closed their case against the September 21 governorship election in Edo State. The petitioners closed their case…
Only financially strong, unrighteous, rugged person can unseat Tinubu in 2027- Primate Ayodele
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has disclosed the qualities of the candidate that can defeat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Ayodele disclosed that the presidential…
Court remands ex-NHIS boss Yusuf in prison over alleged fraud.
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Kuje has ordered the remand of a former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Usman Yusuf in…
TETFund, Academy of Engineers to bridge skills gap in sector
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and the Nigerian Academy of Engineering have formed a partnership to bridge skills gaps in the country. The collaboration was formalized through the signing…
UBEC, ONSA collaborate on school safety, access to basic education
The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission, (UBEC), Aisha Garba, has met with the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, in his office, to discuss strategic initiatives aimed…