August 22, 2025

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General NYSC

NYSC Boosts Monthly Allowance for Medical Doctors, Nurses, and Professionals Amid New Wage Policy

The Federal Government has officially increased the monthly allowance for all National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to ₦77,000, aligning with the recently approved national minimum wage. The new pay structure, which took effect in March 2025, includes serving medical professionals such as doctors, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, and medical laboratory scientists. This development was confirmed

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General

Fidelity Bank Named Fastest-Growing Nigerian Brand as Value Triples

Fidelity Bank Plc has been named Nigeria’s fastest-growing brand, following a remarkable surge in its brand value which has more than tripled in the last year. This was revealed in the latest 2025 ranking released by Brand Finance, a globally recognised independent brand valuation consultancy firm. According to the report, Fidelity Bank’s brand value skyrocketed

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Experts Attribute Rising Building Collapses to Weak Regulatory Oversight

Building industry experts have raised alarm over the increasing frequency of building collapses across Nigeria, attributing the surge largely to poor regulatory enforcement and inadequate adherence to construction standards. According to specialists, lax oversight by regulatory bodies, combined with the use of substandard materials and unqualified contractors, are key factors driving the crisis. Speaking at

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Education General

Imperial College London Opens Application for Fully Funded Jack Hirst Scholarship 2025, Offers Lifeline to Nigerian Chemistry Scholars

In a remarkable opportunity for Nigerian students with a flair for Chemistry, Imperial College London (ICL), one of the United Kingdom’s most prestigious academic institutions, has officially announced the commencement of applications for the 2025 Jack Hirst Scholarship. This highly coveted scholarship, designed to support outstanding overseas candidates, is open exclusively to Nigerian nationals who

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General

Skills to Wealth Programme Fully Operational in Jos as FG Drives Youth Empowerment

JOS — The Federal Government has announced that the North Central Training Centre at Shere Hills, Jos, Plateau State, is now fully operational, marking a significant step in the ongoing implementation of the Skills to Wealth initiative under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The centre currently runs all three core streams of the

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General Technology

Arewa Tech Festival: FG Reaffirms Commitment to Youth-Driven Digital Transformation in Katsina

KATSINA — The Federal Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to fostering inclusive digital innovation and equipping Nigerian youth with the tools to lead the country’s technology revolution, as top government officials engaged young tech talents at the Arewa Tech Festival in Katsina. Speaking during the event, a senior government official highlighted the administration’s focused

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Economy General

FG Inaugurates New AMCON Board to Boost Asset Recovery, Stabilize Economy

ABUJA — The Federal Government has inaugurated a new Board of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), in a renewed effort to intensify asset recovery and ensure financial system stability across the country. The inauguration ceremony, which took place in Abuja on Tuesday, was presided over by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister

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General

FRSC Partners IFON to Launch Nigeria’s First International Road Safety Film Festival

ABUJA — In a landmark push for behavioural change on Nigerian roads, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has unveiled a novel initiative — the “Drive Right, Drive Smart” International Road Safety Film Festival — aimed at promoting road safety through visual storytelling and youth engagement. Corps Marshal Dauda Ali Biu, represented by the Assistant

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EFCC General

Canada Honours EFCC Chairman Olukoyede for Exceptional Role in Combating Global Crime

ABUJA — The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has been honoured by the Canadian High Commission in Nigeria for his outstanding contributions to the global fight against transnational crime, including economic and financial offences, vehicle trafficking, online exploitation, and drug smuggling. The recognition came in the form

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Education General

Fountain University Alumnus, Dr. Habeeb Olufowobi, Wins $250,000 Research Grant from University of Texas for AI-Driven Heart Disease Project

OSOGBO — Fountain University, Osogbo, is celebrating a remarkable academic milestone as one of its distinguished alumni, Dr. Habeeb Olufowobi, has been awarded a prestigious $250,000 research grant by the University of Texas, Arlington, to spearhead the development of innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions aimed at early detection of heart-related complications. Dr. Olufowobi, who graduated

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