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Tinubu Launches Education Loan Fund, Says Education Vital Tool To Combat Poverty

Northern institutions top student loan applications, with southern schools initially sceptical about programme, said NELFUND boss Akintunde Sawyerr.

2 months ago

Biden Tests Positive For Covid, Cancels Speech in Las Vegas

Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday and "is experiencing mild symptoms," the White House said.

2 months ago

Dangote Lauds NUPRC For Transparency In Domestic Crude Supply Guidelines

Dangote Industries, while appreciating NUPRC’s support, has pointed out that overpricing issues from international oil companies is affecting refinery operations.

2 months ago

Court To Proceed With Yahaya Bello’s Alleged Money Laundering Case Despite Pending Appeal, Adjourns To September 25 For Arraignment 

Proceedings in Yahaya Bello’s money laundering case are set to resume September 25, despite defence's appeal and jurisdictional arguments.

2 months ago

FAAC Distributes N1.35tn As Federation Account Revenue Rises To N2.48tn

FAAC has distributed N1.354tn to federal, state, and local governments in June 2024, following an increase in accruals to N2.483tn.

2 months ago

AfDB Sovereign Portfolio Ranked Most Transparent Globally For Second Year

For the second consecutive year, the AfDB’s sovereign portfolio has secured the top spot in the Aid Transparency Index.

2 months ago

Okonjo-Iweala Advocates for Genuine WTO Negotiations Ahead of July Meeting

WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala has called for compromise and genuine negotiation among members to resolve issues at the upcoming General Council.

2 months ago

IMF Downgrades Nigeria’s Economic Growth Prospects To 3.1% Amid First Quarter Weakness

The IMF has slightly adjusted Nigeria's 2024 economic growth forecast from 3.3% to 3.1%, reflecting weaker-than-expected first-quarter performance.

2 months ago

Chinese Businessman Guo Wengui Convicted in US for Billion-Dollar Fraud 

Chinese businessman Wengui, jailed since March 2023, has been convicted in the US for defrauding online followers of $1 billion.

2 months ago

RFK Jr Apologises for Leaked Phone Conversation With Trump

“I am mortified that this (recording) was posted. I apologise to the president.” Robert F Kennedy Jr said.

2 months ago

Fossil Fuels Still Major Energy Source, Comprising 81% of Global Energy Mix, Says Report

Despite the push for cleaner energy, fossil fuels continued to account for 81% of the world's energy mix in 2023.

2 months ago

Kano Governor Yusuf Appoints New Emirs For Karaye, Rano, Reinstates Emir of Gaya

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved the appointment of second class Emirs of Rano, Gaya and Karaye.

2 months ago

Police Interrogate CEO Blord Group of Companies for Terrorism Funding, Cryptocurrency Fraud

Blord Group CEO Williams is currently being interrogated by the police for alleged terrorism funding, cryptocurrency fraud and regulatory non-compliance.

2 months ago

Pro-Fubara Lawmakers Dismiss Amaewhule Led-Assembly’s Threat to Restrict Governor’s Access to State’s Funds 

Rivers Speaker Oko-Jumbo has dismissed the Amaewhule-led Assembly's resolution to bar Governor Fubara from the state fund, calling it "misguided."

2 months ago

Trump’s Security Boosted Weeks Ago Over Alleged Iranian Plot To Assassinate Him, US Officials Say 

US security service has cautioned Trump against outdoor rally safety risks amid security concerns and threats.

2 months ago

Nigeria’s Nutrition Council Okays New Measures To Address Food, Health Concerns

Collaboration is key to solving Nigeria's nutrition crisis, says VP Shettima.

2 months ago

US Assures Nigeria of Timely Delivery of AH-1Z Attack Helicopters 

Kevin Stone says the collaboration between NAF and US military is testament to shared commitment to regional stability, peace, security.

2 months ago

Super Falcons Test Might with Olympic champions Canada in Pre-Games Friendly 

Nigeria and Canada senior women teams go toe-to-toe for the second time in one year on Wednesday.

2 months ago

IMF Upgrades Economic Outlook For China, India, Europe, Cautions On Sticky Inflation

IMF has predicted global inflation to decrease from 6.7% in 2023 to 5.9% in 2024 and 4.4% in 2025, despite…

2 months ago

Kano Assembly Passes Bill to Create Three New Emirates 

Kano Assembly passed bill creating three second-class Emirates, to support Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II on matters of public order maintenance.

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