Abuja, July 25, 2025 Students of Nigerian Tulip International College (NTIC) have brought pride to the nation after securing top honours at a recent continental academic competition, further affirming the school’s reputation for excellence in science and innovation. The students distinguished themselves at the Pan-African Mathematics and Science Olympiad held in Kigali, Rwanda, where they
London, July 25, 2025 – The United Kingdom has officially ended the issuance of health and care worker visas, a move aimed at reducing overall net migration into the country. This policy shift, announced by the Home Office, is expected to significantly impact thousands of foreign professionals, including many from Nigeria and other Commonwealth countries
Lagos, July 25, 2025 – Access Bank Plc has acquired a controlling 76% equity stake in AfrAsia Bank, a leading financial institution headquartered in Mauritius, marking a significant stride in its international expansion strategy. The landmark acquisition is part of Access Bank’s broader ambition to strengthen its footprint across key global financial markets, particularly within
Abuja, July 25, 2025 – The Federal Government has officially set twelve years as the minimum age requirement for admission into Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1) across Nigeria. This policy shift is aimed at aligning the nation’s educational system with global standards and promoting age-appropriate learning at the foundational level. Announcing the decision, the Minister
AUCHI, EDO STATE – July 25, 2025 – A wave of shock and anger has swept through Auchi, Edo State, after a man, posing as an agent for a government initiative, disappeared with an estimated ₦20 million collected from approximately 1,000 residents in a fraudulent rice sales scheme this week. The architect of the scam
By Sulaimon Olanrewaju Aseese, Ogun State Imam Daud Olanrewaju, Assistant National Dawah Officer of NASFAT Worldwide, has called on Muslims to actively promote peace within families, workplaces, communities, and the nation at large. The cleric delivered this message during his Jumat sermon at the Aseese NASFAT Islamic Center on Friday, July 25, 2025. Imam
Abuja, July 25, 2025 The Federal Government has announced plans to launch the STEMM Up Grant (S-VCG), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at supporting student-led innovation and entrepreneurship in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Designed to nurture creative thinking and problem-solving among young Nigerians, the STEMM Up Grant, short for Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine Venture Creation
Abuja, July 25, 2025 — The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has announced the elevation of 57 distinguished lawyers to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), marking another milestone in the advancement of legal excellence and recognition of merit within the Nigerian legal profession. The announcement was made in Abuja on Thursday
Ibadan, Nigeria, July 25, 2025 – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has unveiled an ambitious masterplan aimed at transforming the state’s tourism landscape through the establishment of a new tourism hub designed to attract global visitors and drive sustainable economic growth. Speaking during the official presentation at the Oyo State Government House in Ibadan, Governor
Abuja, July 25, 2025 – A self-acclaimed Nigeria Customs Service officer has been arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja for allegedly defrauding multiple victims of a combined sum of N34 million under the guise of facilitating non-existent auctioned goods. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which brought the suspect to court, identified
