Author: Olakunle Oke
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The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed a total of N110 billion to students and institutions across the country, according to recent data. Established in 1993, NELFUND is a government-backed loan scheme designed to provide financial assistance to students pursuing higher education in Nigeria. The fund is managed by the Federal Ministry of Education […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed confidence that the potential alliance between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi will not pose a significant threat to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. According to the APC’s National Publicity Director, Bala Ibrahim, the party is not intimidated by the […]
A significant number of Nigerians have obtained American citizenship through their service in the United States military. According to recent data, a total of 3,270 Nigerians have gained citizenship through this pathway. The data, which was obtained from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), reveals that Nigerians are among the top beneficiaries of […]
The Lagos State University (LASU) community has been thrown into uncertainty following the declaration of an indefinite strike by the university’s Students’ Union. The strike, which was declared due to unresolved issues between the union and the university management, has sparked concerns among students about the potential disruption to their academic activities. However, in a […]
President Bola Tinubu has taken a significant step towards promoting regional development by appointing new nominees for the North West and South East Development Commissions. The nominees, whose names have been submitted to the Senate for confirmation, are expected to play a crucial role in driving economic growth and improving infrastructure in their respective regions. […]
The newly appointed Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olarewaju Olawale Ishola, paid a courtesy visit to Jordan 105.5 FM as part of efforts to strengthen ties between the police and the media. During the visit, CP Ishola was warmly received by the station’s CEO, Dr. Lanre Johnson, along with the management and staff. The […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $360 million loan to support Ghana’s economy. This loan is part of a larger $3 billion loan program that was approved in May 2023. The IMF’s decision to disburse the loan was made after Ghana completed its second review of the loan program, which showed that the […]
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has announced that low-income earners can withdraw their total retirement savings, following the recent amendment to the Pension Reform Act 2014. According to PenCom, the amendment allows low-income earners, who are classified as those earning a monthly income of N30,000 or less, to withdraw their entire retirement savings upon retirement. […]
Enugu, Nigeria – December 2024 – The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has congratulated Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her reappointment as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). This reappointment is a testament to her exceptional leadership and the trust that the WTO General Council and its 166 members have in her. Governor […]
Nigerian music sensation Wizkid has achieved a remarkable milestone with his latest album “Morayo”, which has broken the African streaming record on Spotify. The album garnered an impressive 48 million streams in just six days, surpassing the previous record held by Tyla’s album, which accumulated 46.4 million streams in a full week. The album’s global […]
