Kwara schools to reopen Monday
The Kwara State Government has directed all public and private schools in the state to reopen on Monday, April 20, 2026, for the start...
NELFUND denies suspending student loan programme, labels notice fake
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has dismissed reports claiming it has halted its student loan disbursement scheme, describing a widely circulated notice as false.
In...
Meta begins mass layoffs May 20 as Zuckerberg invests in AI
Meta is preparing to roll out the first phase of significant job cuts on May 20, with additional layoffs likely later in 2026, according...
JAMB arrests candidates, parent over AI-Driven UTME result fraud
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has confirmed the arrest of two candidates and a parent accused of falsifying results from the 2026...
Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz again: Latest developments in Middle East...
Iran's military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday, hours after reopening it, casting doubt on United States President Donald Trump's optimism...
Lagos expands public toilets, urges businesses to open restrooms
The Lagos State Government has stepped up its campaign to end open defecation, revealing that over 1,700 public toilets are now operational across the...
2026 UTME: JAMB records ‘minimal’ hitches, warns against exam malpractice
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) recorded minimal challenges across Nigeria.
The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq...
Benue police nab 7 over travellers’ abduction, rescue victims
The operatives of the Benue State Police Command have arrested seven suspects over their alleged connection with the April 15 abduction of some passengers...
Nigeria not poor, focus on inequality — Presidency
Nigeria is not a poor country but one grappling with deep inequality and structural economic challenges, the Presidency said Friday, calling for a shift...
Iran reimposes control over Strait of Hormuz amid U.S. dispute
Iran’s central military command on Saturday declared it would reimpose tight control over the Strait of Hormuz, reversing an earlier move to ease restrictions...
