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Sanwo-Olu Gifts N100,000 to Each NYSC Member in Lagos 

Governor Sanwo-olu with some corp members in Lagos Camp-ARDNig Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has gifted N100,000 to each member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) who recently completed their orientation camp in the state. This announcement was made during the NYSC Passing-Out Parade and Closing Ceremony for the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream I […]

Tinubu Names National Theatre After Wole Soyinka 

President Bola Tinubu has renamed the National Arts Theatre in Lagos after Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka in honor of his 90th birthday. In a tribute titled “Professor Wole Soyinka at 90: Tribute to a National Treasure and Global Icon,” Tinubu praised Soyinka’s literary achievements and his dedication to human dignity and justice. He highlighted […]

Federal Government Predicts Food Price Crash by January 2025 

The Federal Government announced new measures to tackle high food prices nationwide, projecting a significant price drop by January 2025. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, outlined these measures, which include suspending duties, tariffs, and taxes on imported food commodities. Specifically, 500,000 metric tonnes of wheat and maize will be imported

NELFUND Onboards 12 More Institutions for Student Loan Program 

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) announced that 12 additional state government-owned tertiary institutions have been onboarded to the student loan application pool, increasing the total number from 36 to 48. Data from 121 institutions is still outstanding. NELFUND urged these institutions to submit their students’ data promptly to enable them to benefit

JAMB Warns Universities Against Admitting Underage Students 

Prof. Ishaq Oloyede speaking -ARDNig Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the Registrar of JAMB, has warned Nigerian universities to stop admitting underage students, calling it illegal. He highlighted a case where a 15-year-old applied for a postgraduate course in Europe, revealing issues with admission practices. Oloyede emphasized the need for accountability and data integrity in the