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 …
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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 …
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Legendary Nigerian singer and actress Onyeka Onwenu has reportedly passed away. According to reports, she died on Tuesday night at Reddington Hospital in Lagos after collapsing at the birthday party of Mrs. Stella Okoli. An eyewitness at the event confirmed the tragic news, stating, “It is very sad. Onyeka Onwenu …
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Commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as Okada riders in Kwara State, have praised Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as a responsive leader who consistently earns their respect. The transporters, represented by various organizations including the Road Transport Workers Association of Nigeria (RTWAN), National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Okada Riders Association of …
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