The Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Maruf Tunji Alausa, has assured Nigerians that no funds have been lost and no trust has been compromised in the ongoing disbursement of student loans under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). This reassurance follows public concerns over alleged discrepancies and irregularities in the management of the
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate, have arrested 31 individuals suspected to be involved in internet-related fraud during coordinated sting operations across multiple locations in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The arrests, which took place on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, were carried out following actionable intelligence received by the
A fire outbreak on Thursday sent shockwaves through the General Hospital in Ifako-Ijaiye, Lagos State, engulfing parts of its three-storey building and sparking fears for the safety of patients, staff, and especially nursing mothers and their newborns. The incident, which occurred this afternoon, caused pandemonium as thick plumes of black smoke were seen billowing from
In a progressive step toward tackling the growing challenge of irregular migration among Nigerian youths, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), a United Nations agency, paid a strategic visit to the NASFAT Secretariat in Ilupeju, Lagos, on Tuesday, May 14, 2025. The visit was aimed at strengthening ties with Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) to promote safe,
A civil society group, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), has raised alarm over the lack of transparency surrounding a recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Lagos State Government and the Belstar/ENKA consortium for the rehabilitation and expansion of the state’s water infrastructure. CAPPA accused the state government of sidelining public interest
ABUJA, NIGERIA — A Chinese renewable energy company has successfully secured significant financing to accelerate the deployment of off-grid solar power systems across Nigerian households, Bloomberg reports. This development marks a crucial step toward improving energy access in Nigeria’s underserved and rural communities. The loan, obtained from international financial institutions, will support the company’s mission
As Northern Nigeria positions itself as a competitive player in the country’s expanding digital space, Katsina State has been officially announced as the host of the second edition of Arewa Tech Fest, scheduled to take place from May 20 to 22, 2025. The announcement was made by the Katsina Directorate of Information and Communications Technology
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — Inspector General of Police (IGP) [Name], representing Nigeria, has attended the prestigious World Police Summit held in Dubai, highlighting the nation’s commitment to global collaboration in law enforcement. The summit, which brings together police chiefs, security experts, and policymakers from across the globe, serves as a platform to discuss emerging
As Nigeria braces for another potentially devastating rainy season, the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Zubaida Umar, has called on stakeholders across all sectors to intensify preparedness efforts to mitigate the impact of flooding and related hazards in 2025. Speaking during a high-level stakeholders’ engagement held Thursday, May 15, at the CSEA
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed off an unregistered organisation parading as a consumer advocacy body and arrested its operator for impersonating the Commission and misleading the public. The enforcement exercise took place on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at No. 214 Aba-Owerri Road in Aba, Abia State. The entity, operating under
