My son who died in Lagos building collapse scored 320 in UTME – Driver
He was an electrician by training and planned to study Electrical Electronics at university, but it’s sad he is dead.
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The silent wealth of Nigeria’s real estate: land banking
Land banking is fast becoming a top investment strategy in Nigeria, tapping into urban growth and real estate demand. Experts call it a “sleeping goldmine.”
Explainer: How Nigeria’s new zero VAT on education will affect families
This VAT waiver on education could be seen as meaning that educational services such as fees, books, and school needs will no longer attract the 7.5 percent VAT cost. Hence, it will lessen the educational burdens on parents.
Why Islamic State is widening its footprint in north-eastern Nigeria
Iswap, which was originally formed in 2015 as an offshoot of Boko Haram and has around 5,000 fighters, appears to be adapting to the Nigerian army’s military strategy.
Why Nigerians in diaspora send billions home each year
Many Nigerians abroad cited routine support for family as their main motivation.
From ‘laughing gas’ to lethal addiction: How Nitrous Oxide claims lives
While its euphoric side effects have long been known, the rise of vaping has helped create a perfect delivery vehicle for the gas – and a perfect recipe for an addiction, experts warn.
Seven proven ways Nigerians can earn dollars online without relocating
The naira’s instability has created a surge in Nigerians seeking online dollar earnings – proving you don’t need to ‘japa’ to secure foreign currency income.
Canada, Denmark … six other countries with highest salaries for teachers
Where teachers are valued through fair compensation, retention and performance improve dramatically,” says UNESCO education analyst Dr. Elena Martinez.
University student demands tuition refund after catching professor using ChatGPT
A senior at Northeastern University filed a formal complaint and demanded a tuition refund after discovering her professor was secretly using AI tools to generate notes. The professor later admitted to using several AI platforms and acknowledged the need for transparency.
Tinubu appoints officials with billions in unresolved corruption scandals
Shema has been at the centre of two major corruption cases. In 2017, he was arraigned in court by the Katsina State government and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for allegedly embezzling N11 billion.