By Funmi Ojo, OYO | The United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced a major update to its visa application process. Starting August 26, 2024, a new visa services provider will oversee consular operations in both Abuja and Lagos. The Notice to Applicants read in part: Nigerian applicants who have …

By Funmi Ojo, OYO | The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed a total of N1.17 billion to 20,000 students across five public tertiary institutions. This announcement was made by NELFUND’s Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr, during a news conference in Abuja on Wednesday. Sawyerr also mentioned that an additional …

By Chuks Peter, DELTA | The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has called on Nigerian youths to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and collaborate in addressing the nation’s challenges. In a statement released on July 31, 2024, and made available to NATL TELESCOPE, Asaba, Delta State, the monarch …

By Chuks Peter, DELTA | The Urhobo Christian Ministers Association International has on Wednesday, urged Nigerian youths to suspend the planned nationwide protests against rising hunger and starvation. The Christian body warned that the demonstrations could further damage the nation’s economy and worsen the hunger crisis. After visiting Governor Sheriff …