NELFUND may suspend loans as schools raise fees by over 500%
NELFUND warns that rising tuition fees across universities threaten the student loan programme and may force a suspension of disbursements.
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PENGASSAN hits back at Shettima, insists nation ‘bigger than Dangote, Presidency’
PENGASSAN has rejected Vice President Kashim Shettima’s criticism of its recent strike over the sacking of workers at the Dangote refinery, insisting it will repeat the action if provoked again.
Science Minister Nnaji faces rising pressure to resign amid certificate forgery claims
Civil groups and legal experts have urged Science Minister Uche Nnaji to step down following allegations that he forged his university certificate.
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, says Nnaji never completed his studies, contradicting his earlier claims.
FG: Dangote Refinery must succeed, Nigeria greater than PENGASSAN
The Federal Government has declared the Dangote Refinery a vital national asset, urging PENGASSAN to avoid crippling actions and stressing that “Nigeria is greater than PENGASSAN.”
Senate rejects ‘Christian genocide’ label, moves to correct global misperceptions
The Nigerian Senate will debate a motion rejecting the “Christian genocide” narrative, urging accurate reporting and international engagement to prevent sectarian tensions.
Households struggle as supply gaps push cooking gas to record high
Cooking gas prices surged to N25,000 as supply disruptions and high demand worsened the nationwide shortage.
Minister Nnaji confesses UNN never issued him degree certificate
Science and Technology Minister Uche Nnaji has admitted UNN never issued him a degree, confirming long-standing allegations that he forged his credentials.
Nigerian biker, 69, rides bike across 40 countries in 99 days
Nigerian adventurer Ibi Sofekun rode a motorbike across 40 countries in 99 days to raise global awareness about the mental health of the boy child and project Nigeria’s positive image abroad.
Retired Generals endorse state of emergency to end Boko Haram insurgency
Former Chief of Defence Staff General Lucky Irabor (retd) and other retired senior military officers have endorsed the declaration of a state of emergency to combat the escalating Boko Haram insurgency, asserting that a clear political commitment is essential to galvanize national power for an outright victory.
Quality of life index by country 2025 mid-year: Why Nigeria ranks at the bottom
Numbeo’s 2025 mid-year data places Nigeria at the very bottom in global quality of life rankings, citing dire scores in safety, cost of living, health care, and purchasing power.