The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the disbursement of a total of N116.18 billion to support students and educational institutions across the country as of January 1, 2025. This initiative, launched by President Bola Tinubu, aims to alleviate financial barriers in higher education by providing interest-free loans to …
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Court Declares Lakurawa Sect a Terrorist Group, Ganduje Seeks Military Intervention
The Federal High Court in Abuja has officially proscribed the Lakurawa sect, declaring it a terrorist organisation, alongside other similar groups operating in various parts of Nigeria, particularly in the North-West and North-Central regions. The court’s ruling was delivered by Justice James Omotosho on Thursday, following a motion filed by …
Read More »Telecoms Tariff Hike: Strike Looms as Labour Mobilises, NANS Kicks, Subscribers Meet NCC
A potential strike is looming as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) mobilises against the 50% hike in telecom tariffs, while the National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) prepares to meet with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Friday to demand a reduction in the increase.The tariff hike, approved by the …
Read More »Airline Chairman Laments Rising Insecurity in Anambra
Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Dr. Obiora Okonkwo, has expressed deep concern over the escalating insecurity in Anambra State, condemning the frequent incidents of kidnapping and killings that have become rampant across the state. Okonkwo described the situation as grave, stating that it is only by divine intervention that these …
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