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The Federal Government has approved a new arrangement under which the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will take over the processing of Higher National Diploma (HND) admissions in polytechnics and other relevant institutions, beginning from the 2026/2027 academic session. The development was disclosed by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) in a circular…
Canada has reminded foreign workers of three important steps they must take to maintain legal employment status in the country, including understanding their permit conditions, applying for extensions on time and requesting changes when their circumstances require it. The reminder was issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the federal department responsible for immigration…
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The Gunners maintain their perfect start to the 2026/27 campaign as Guimarães and Saka deliver a statement win at the Stadium of Light. Arsenal have continued their impressive defence of the Premier League title with a commanding 2-0 victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. The result marked the Gunners’ fourth consecutive…
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Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has expressed optimism that shares of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals business, being offered at ₦525 per share, could rise significantly in value in the future, potentially reaching ₦10,000. Dangote reportedly made the projection during an interview ahead of the company’s planned initial public offering (IPO), which…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opposed former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s attempt to amend his lawsuit seeking the disqualification of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the 2027 presidential election over an alleged forged National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate. The electoral commission, in a counter-affidavit filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja,…
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A United States-based political advisory and lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has intensified its campaign over decades-old drug-related allegations involving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, warning the Nigerian leader that it intends to continue pursuing the matter in the United States. The firm, in a recent statement published on its verified X account, claimed that its founder,…
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The Federal Government and state authorities across Nigeria are stepping up security measures around schools as students prepare to return for the 2026/2027 academic session, amid renewed concerns over the safety of learners and education personnel. The Federal Ministry of Education has confirmed that all Federal Unity Colleges nationwide will resume academic activities on Monday,…
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Nigerians who invested substantial sums of money in an online investment platform identified as PXES are reportedly counting their losses after the platform became inaccessible and withdrawals were said to have stopped, triggering anger among affected investors. PXES, described in reports as an investment and savings platform, attracted participants with different investment packages and promises…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised its gantry price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, by ₦85 per litre, moving the price from ₦1,265 to ₦1,350. The latest adjustment represents an increase of about 6.7 per cent and comes amid renewed pressure in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum market, with crude oil prices climbing…
Nigerian Bishop Taiwo Fakunle has been shot dead at his residence in Johannesburg, South Africa, in an incident that has triggered calls for a thorough investigation and renewed concerns over the safety of Nigerians living in the country. Fakunle, who was 58, was reportedly killed on Friday, September 4, at his home in Kensington, Johannesburg….
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