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1 day ago
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that the application portal is now open. “The NELFUND Student Loan Application Portal is now LIVE! Apply today to secure the financial support you need for your education. Visit http://nelf.gov.ng to get started,” NELFUND disclosed this in a post on Friday. READ ALSO: NELFUND opens application portal…
1 day ago
There is a heavy security presence in Imo State ahead of today’s judgment to be delivered by the governorship tribunal sitting in Abuja.
1 day ago
Nigeria has begun moves to revert to "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" as its national anthem after receiving approval in the Senate. The new anthem passed its first and second readings after most senators supported it when the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, put it to vote. The lyrics read: Nigeria we hail thee, Our own dear…
1 day ago
Two survivors of the 2014 abduction of 276 schoolgirls by Boko Haram terrorists in Chibok, Borno State, Patience Bulus and Mercy Ali Paul,
1 day ago
A former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has urged Nigerians to
20 mins ago
Well, in politics nothing is impossible once one group is willing to forgo its selfish interest, if what you are seeking is to access power by whatever democratic means possible.
21 mins ago
Florence San is a business executive, project manager and a strategy consultant, who leverages her multifaceted expertise to transform lives and businesses in competitive markets. 
22 mins ago
Despite the country’s position as the largest producer of yam across the globe, Nigeria currently faces  shortage of the produce in the markets.
25 mins ago
The year was 2006. It was the era of hopeless romance in Nigerian music, with RnB taking the center-stage. The Styl Plus quintet had just released their debut album dubbed, Expressions, where iconic songs like Olufunmi became instant classics that shaped the global image of Naija RnB.
1 day ago
Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko Disco) has announced the new, deregulated meter prices for metres deployed under the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) Scheme. The distribution company disclosed this in a statement on its official X account on Friday, revealing prices offered by six different MAP vendors for both single-phase and three-phase metres. "Dear Valued Customer,…
1 day ago
The Attorney-General of the Federation ( AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has revealed that the offence of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu is a difficult one and can only be resolved by a competent court of law. The AGF said on Friday in Abuja…


News

24 mins ago
It was a moment of jubilation yesterday in Kano State yesterday as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf officially issued Muhammadu Sanusi II with a letter of appointment affirming him as the 16th Fulani Emir of Ibrahim Dabo clan.  
26 mins ago
Troops on the frontline have decimated no fewer than 253 terrorists, arresting 172 others just as 206 kidnap victims were set free in the last one week, the defence headquarters has revealed.
27 mins ago
Vice President Kashim Shettima yesterday disclosed that funding the nation’s energy transition requires investments of over $10 billion per year up to 2060.
31 mins ago
Former Deputy National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has stated that the current administration should not be held accountable for the present woes confronting the country, noting that it is too early to blame President Bola Tinubu, having only spent one year in office.
35 mins ago
Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court Lagos has ordered an interim forfeiture of the sums of $4,719,054, N830,875,611 and several properties linked to the embattled former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele.
35 mins ago
OrderPaper Nigeria has said that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration will exert the highest influence on the National Assembly in the history of the country’s presidential democracy.
35 mins ago
The Federal Government has increased the enrolment quota in nursing, medical, and other health professionals training institutions from 28,000 to 64,000 yearly as part of efforts to address manpower shortage in the nation’s health sector due to Japa (emigration) syndrome.
38 mins ago
The Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria (AMMBAN) has expressed concerns over the move by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to compel its members, largely Point of Sales (PoS) operators, to register with it by July 7 or face police harassment.
40 mins ago
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has said that in the first year of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration, the justice ministry has established a robust framework for joint investigation and collaboration with various law enforcement agencies.

1 day ago
A fire that broke out at a densely populated residential area in the capital city early on Friday killed at least 14 people and injured three.
1 day ago
There are calls for justice after a damning report shows that the British government intentionally contaminated the blood of tens of thousands of patients between the 1970s and 1990s and attempted to cover it up.
1 day ago
DWs Taipei bureau chief Tsou Tzung-Han analyzes China's aggressive military maneuvers and the potential for further escalation following Taiwan's new president's call for peace.

Sport

24 mins ago
Ademola Lookman arrived in Dublin at the start of this week having lost the AFCON final with Nigeria and the Coppa Italia final with Atalanta already in 2024.
30 mins ago
What the Super Eagles need is a manager and not a coach.  In the national team, there is less coaching and more player management; less technical training and more tactical planning – a very thin but delicate difference.
30 mins ago
What appears a cold war may be brewing between the Sports Minister, Senator John Owen Enoh and the Chairman, House Committee on Sports, Hon. Ekene Adams, over the expenditure of the N12 billion intervention fund released by President Bola Tinubu to the sports ministry earlier this year.
33 mins ago
Twenty-one years ago, Nigeria’s former 400m hurdler, Victor Okorie, was part of the nation’s contingent to the then IAAF World Athletics Championships in Saint Denis, France. 
35 mins ago
It was great excitement for children from over 200 schools as the 2024 edition of the National Schools’ Team Chess Championship began in Lagos, yesterday. The event is being organised by Ecobank Nigeria in collaboration with Nigeria Chess Federation (NCF).
39 mins ago
New winners are expected to emerge in the international elite race when the 10th edition of the Okpekpe international 10km road race holds today in Okpekpe, Edo state, South-south Nigeria following the absence of defending champions, Daniel Simiu Ebenyo of Kenya and Kazakhstan's Caoline Chepkoech Kipkiriu.

Latest

20 mins ago
Well, in politics nothing is impossible once one group is willing to forgo its selfish interest, if what you are seeking is to access power by whatever democratic means possible.
21 mins ago
Florence San is a business executive, project manager and a strategy consultant, who leverages her multifaceted expertise to transform lives and businesses in competitive markets. 
22 mins ago
Despite the country’s position as the largest producer of yam across the globe, Nigeria currently faces  shortage of the produce in the markets.
24 mins ago
Ademola Lookman arrived in Dublin at the start of this week having lost the AFCON final with Nigeria and the Coppa Italia final with Atalanta already in 2024.

Editorial

1 day ago
While there is a crucial need to address the growing threats of cyber-attacks, it will be extremely inappropriate to implement the Cybersecu

Features

1 day ago
The highly contagious Ebola virus has claimed more than 15,000 lives since it was first identified in central Africa in 1976.

Stories of The Week

18 May
Tony Okocha, speaks on the feud between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom
18 May
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointments of no fewer than 555 individuals to serve as Pro-Chancellors/Chairmen and members of Governing Councils for 111 federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across Nigeria. The decision follows President Tinubu’s approval of a list of nominees selected by the Ministry of Education, an advertorial signed by the…
20 May
Ahead of tomorrow’s minimum wage negotiation committee meeting where a new offer is expected to be tabled by the Federal Government, Organised Labour has asked the government to get serious, describing the earlier proposed N48,000
3 days ago
The British Boxing Board of Control has suspended Oleksandr Usyk’s boxing licence until July 2, 2024, even as Tyson Fury has exercised his right to a rematch with the man who beat him in Saudi Arabia at the weekend.

Business

Adewale Raji
30 mins ago
Mr. Adewale Raji is the 10th Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), Odu’a Investment Company Ltd, the business conglomerate owned by the six Southwest states.
33 mins ago
Provosts of Colleges of Education in Nigeria have every reason to eulogise the Arc. Sonny Echono-led Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for its tremendous improvement in the quality of teaching and learning through the provision of infrastructure.
35 mins ago
About eight months after the Federal Government and Wema Bank launched the FGN/ALAT Digital Skillnovation Programme, the initiative is heralding a new era of digital empowerment and economic prosperity among the target audience – the Nigerian youth and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

Columnists

1 day ago
Nigeria stands on the cusp of an education revolution. The Student Loan (Access to Higher Education) Act, 2024, not merely a piece of legis
1 day ago
Withdrawal from ECOWAS takes effect one year after notification of withdrawal to the secretariat, during which period the withdrawing member
1 day ago
In the world of international sports and competition, a few stories resonate as deeply as those of individuals rising from local playgrounds

Guardian Life

1 day ago
Taking care of a beard involves more than just letting it grow. How do you keep perfect beards? Proper grooming and maintenance can keep your beard healthy, soft, and lush. Here are ten (10) beauty tips for perfect beard care: 1. Regular washing and shampooing Use a gentle beard shampoo or a mild, sulphate-free shampoo…
1 day ago
theWere you looking for a thrilling escape this weekend? The box office has a variety of films to satisfy your cinematic cravings. Whether you're a sci-fi buff, an animation enthusiast, or simply seeking a good laugh, here are the top picks to consider. We have curated the top-grossing films you should see this weekend. from…
1 day ago
Nigerian Pepper Soup is made with either goat meat, assorted or beef, and a mixture of local spices. These flavours have withstood the ancient test of time in the culinary journey of Nigeria. If you are a foodie like me and want just the perfect pepper soup for the weekend, then you have come to…
1 day ago
Canadian singer Celine Dion has turned her health struggles into a new documentary, I Am Celine Dion. The trailer, which dropped on May 23, gives a glimpse into the singer's life with stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that has prevented her from performing over the last few years. In the trailer, Dion reveals the…

Technology

41 mins ago
Adebola Adejumoke Odeyemi is a forward-thinking leader shaping the future of businesses with Artificial Intelligence (AI). She’s passionate about helping small businesses thrive in today’s digital world. With a degree in Accounting from the University of Ado-Ekiti, she is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA).
3 days ago
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is set to take centre stage at the 2024 RegTech Africa Conference and Awards slated for tomorrow and Friday at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
3 days ago
Nigeria’s $76 billion telecoms sector is currently under the weather and desires urgent medical attention from within and outside.
3 days ago
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has stressed the need for the protection of telecoms infrastructure, especially metro, terrestrial and submarine cables against cuts.
3 days ago
In its resolve to continue to encourage gender equality and bridge the gap in the work environment, in the information and communication technology (ICT) space, inq.Nigeria, has called for the support of the girl-child to occupy the driver’s seat in the global ICT ecosystem and technology advancement.
3 days ago
Zarttalent, a foundation that focuses on driving technological innovation among Nigerian youths, has partnered with Covenant University (CU) for the 2024 Career Fair to advance technology skills.