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As tensions mount across Nigerian universities, academic activities at the University of Abuja came to an abrupt halt on Monday as members of the Joint Action Committee (JAC), comprising the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), took to the streets in protest. This…
The Nigerian banking sector faces a seismic shift as reports indicate that nearly two-thirds of existing Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) may struggle to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) proposed new capital requirements. According to a recent study by Ernst and Young titled “Navigating the Horizon: Charting the Course for Banks amid Plans for…
In a shocking turn of events, the Okuama community in the Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State has been left in ruins, with reports indicating that the devastating fire may have been sparked as retaliation for the killing of sixteen soldiers. The heart-wrenching incident unfolded against the backdrop of a communal crisis between…
Dear Dr. Barr. Peter Ndubuisi Mba, on behalf of the peace-loving people of Igga Ancient Kingdom of Uzo-Uwani LGA,I felicitate with you as you celebrate your birthday. As a visionary leader, you have revolutionized Enugu state with your groundbreaking ideas and disruptive innovations! On this special day, we celebrate your exceptional leadership and wish you…
In a high-stakes legal battle, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought forth serious allegations against former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, and his accomplices. Facing charges of money laundering totaling a staggering N84 billion, Bello, along with his nephew Ali Bello, Dauda Sulaiman, and Abdulsalam Hudu, found themselves in the dock…
In a concerning economic development, Nigeria has hit a staggering milestone with its inflation rate skyrocketing to 31.7 per cent in February 2024, marking the highest level witnessed in 28 years. This revelation comes from the latest report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), shedding light on the country’s escalating economic challenges. The…
A Professor of Industrial and Organisational Psychology, at the University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN, Ike Onyishi, yesterday, said that Africa lags in most indicators of development due to the inability of its people to transform available resources into economic prosperity.
In a significant development in the fight against cybercrime, a group of organized criminals has been handed a collective 11-year sentence for defrauding major phone companies in the UK to the tune of over £400,000. Among those convicted were three individuals described as “God-fearing Nigerians.” Portsmouth Crown Court delivered the verdict, which saw four individuals…
In a significant move aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s healthcare sector, President Bola Tinubu has given the green light for the transformation of the Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy, Enugu, into a full-fledged University of Allied Health Sciences. The announcement, made through a statement from his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale,…
In a move that has sparked controversy, the Kano State Hisbah Board Department of Public Enlightenment has arrested at least 11 Muslims caught eating during the Ramadan fast. Confirming the arrests, Hisbah spokesman Lawal Fagge revealed that among those apprehended were 10 men and one woman, with the latter caught eating from her wares while…