Nigeria FOREX inflow grew by 136% in Q1 2024- CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria says the FORX inflows into the country surged by 136 percent in the first quarter of 2024 compared to 2023. CBN governor Olayemi Cardoso, represented…
TETFund, COESU kick against conversion of colleges of education to universities
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, and the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union, COEASU, have opposed the growing trend of converting public colleges of education to universities. They described…
We will not reward indolence- Nigerian govt warns centre of excellence
The Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, has said the Tertiary Education Trust Fund will defund any non-performing Centre of Excellence it established eight years ago. Mamman said the government…
NCS confirms kidnap of prison warder in Niger
The Nigerian Correctional Service, (NCS) has confirmed the abduction of Assistant Controller Abdulraman Ibrahim Gelele in Niger State. Gelele, who was attached to the Niger State command of the service,…
BREAKING: Scores trapped as building collapses in Kano
A yet-to-be ascertained number of people are currently trapped at a building which collapsed in the Kuntau area of Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State. Sources said at least…
We will relocate correctional centres to create space- Nigerian govt
Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Thursday, said that the Federal Government would relocate a lot of correctional centres to create better space, security, and infrastructure. Tunji-Ojo made the…
Over 2.5 million students enrolled in TERAS- TETFund
Over 2.5 million students have been enrolled in the Tertiary Education, Research, Applications and Services, TERAS, platform provided by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund. Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arc…
Inmates escape as storm damages Suleja correctional facility
Some inmates of a federal correctional centre have escaped custody following the destruction of the holding facility by a rainstorm. The perimeter fence of the facility located at old Suleja…
Student died from pregnancy related complications – Fed Poly Ilaro
The Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Ogun State, has attributed the death of one of its students, Abimbola Ajayi, to a pregnancy-related complication and not negligence on the part of the institution’s…
Absence of EFCC lawyer stalls Emefiele’s trial in alleged procurement fraud
The absence of a lead counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Rotimi Oyedepo on Thursday stalled the trial of former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria,…